All Amazon articles – Page 102
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NewsRetailers weigh up impact of Channel Islands VAT changes
Chancellor hopes tackling Low Value Consignment Relief will help struggling entertainment stores
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NewsApple sues Amazon over ‘app store’ name
Apple is suing Amazon over its use of the name ‘App store’ to attempt to stop the online retailer from using the term.
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AnalysisChannel Islands VAT rules
Big name retailers capitalising on the Channel Island VAT loophole is seen by some as an unfair advantage. Will George Osborne’s Budget change the status quo?
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AnalysisThe start of a new era for Tesco
Phil Clarke has a hard act to follow succeeding Sir Terry Leahy. As he takes over the hottest seat in UK retail, Jennifer Creevy looks at the big issues he faces
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NewsAsda sells e-reader for half the price of Kindle
Asda has launched an e-reader for £52 that is likely to spark a price war in the growing market.
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NewsBrian McBride joins venture capital firm
Brian McBride, former managing director of Amazon UK, is to join venture capital firm Scottish Equity Partners.
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AnalysisLoyal to the last
Loyalty cards are back in fashion but gaining competitive edge from the rich source of customer data they generate is easier said than done.
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NewsAmazon bolsters fashion offer with lingerie launch
Online giant Amazon launched a lingerie range on its UK site last week as it seeks to widen its fashion offer.
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AnalysisChristmas Trading: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Terrible weather hit retail hard this Christmas, but some managed to prosper regardless. Rebecca Thomson wraps up Christmas 2010 with the help of OC&C’s Christmas trading index
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AnalysisChristopher North
With a keen eye for data and background in publishing the new Amazon UK managing director seems the perfect fit for the online giant.
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NewsAmazon agrees takeover of Lovefilm
Online giant Amazon has agreed the full acquisition of film rental specialist Lovefilm.
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Opinion
Amazon Remembers
In December Amazon updated its free iPhone app to include an intriguing experimental feature called Amazon Remembers.
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AnalysisWhat makes websites work?
Minor tweaks to transactional websites can have a major impact on customer engagement and conversion rates.
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AnalysisRose: the legacy
After almost seven years, Sir Stuart Rose has finally cut his links to Marks & Spencer. How big an impact did he have on the retailer, asks George MacDonald
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NewsMcBride quits Amazon for health reasons
Amazon UK managing director Brian McBride has stepped down from the business for health reasons.
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NewsAmazon MD Brian McBride steps down
Amazon UK managing director Brian McBride has stepped down from his role for health reasons.
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NewsAmazon eyes £200m Lovefilm deal
Online retail giant Amazon is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy Lovefilm which could value the movie rental service at nearly £200 million.
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NewsBad weather prompts retailers to rein in online delivery options
Retailers are changing online order and delivery options to avoid disappointing customers at Christmas as a result of renewed cold weather.
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AnalysisIn need of specialist treatment
Across games, music, sport and electricals, specialist retailers are suffering, but what is the diagnosis and can they be brought back to health, asks Nicola Harrison
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NewsChristmas on ice
High street could benefit at the expense of out-of-town shops if the bad weather continues