All Amazon articles – Page 79
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Opinion
Comment: Dixons' multichannel model brings online sales success
As it prepared to merge with Carphone Warehouse, electricals giant Dixons looked in good shape as it issued prelims showing a rise in sales and profits.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on consumer confidence, JD Sports, Monsoon Accessorize and Amazon
Retail news round-up on June 27, 2014: Consumer confidence rises in June; Shareholders voice concern over remuneration at JD Sports; Monsoon Accessorize to overhaul store estate; Amazon accused of bullying small publishers
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AnalysisMy retail life: Philippe Chainieux, managing director, Made.com
Philippe Chainieux, managing director of Made.com, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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OpinionComment: Amazon’s Firefly sets the stage for next etail battleground
Not content with selling you everything from a Gangsta Rap colouring book to canned unicorn meat (yes, really), Amazon has revealed the latest step in its journey towards world domination.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How will retailers be affected by new EU changes to VAT regulation?
In January 2015, the VAT accounting rules for EU sales of electronic services such as music, books and games will change.
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NewsDixons boss James: Black Friday now a firm fixture on UK retail calendar
Black Friday, the day of shopper deals imported in a big way from the US by UK retailers last year, is now a retail red letter day Dixons bosses believe.
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NewsAmazon launches click-and-collect lockers in London Tube stations
Amazon is introducing its lockers in two London Underground stations to make picking up orders more convenient for shoppers on the go.
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OpinionComment: Retail’s future in the big data game
Retailers of all shapes and sizes will need to grab the opportunity to offer a digital, highly personalised and better service to their customers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Morrisons, Sports Direct and business rates
Retail news round-up on June 23, 2014: Amazon to use Doddle click-and-collect service, Morrisons slashes prices again, major Sports Direct shareholder to vote no to Mike Ashley bonus scheme.
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NewsAmazon enters smartphone market with shopping-friendly device
Amazon unveiled its first smartphone, Fire, yesterday which allows users to see images in 3D and buy items they see.
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InterviewQ&A: Lloydspharmacy owner Celesio UK managing director Cormac Tobin
Cormac Tobin, managing director of Lloydspharmacy owner Celesio, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Eight trends changing customer experience in retail
Delivering strong customer experience has never been more important. Retail Week looks at the top trends affecting shoppers’ interaction with retailers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who's who in the UK marketplace sector?
Following Tesco’s deal with House of Fraser to sell the latter’s products on its website, Retail Week takes a look at the key marketplace players.
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OpinionComment: Amazon is still right at the forefront of innovation
Amazon has revealed plans to stream a sci-fi drama called Extant, which stars Halle Berry.
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OpinionComment: Retail initial public offerings just keep on coming
Last week, video game retailer Game announced plans for an IPO.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Ten ways grocery retail will change for good
From the death of loyalty cards to double-decker stores, the food sector is facing new challenges to combat the discounters that continue to thrive.
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OpinionComment: Dixons and Carphone Warehouse earn a new lease of life
Dixons and Carphone Warehouse last week announced a merger deal to create Dixons Carphone, estimated to be worth £3.8 billion.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers link up customer services across channels
Do shoppers receive the same customer service when they buy online as in-store? Retail Week examines how retailers are unifying customer services across channels.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Shop Direct invests in its made-to-measure sites
From Asos to eBay and Amazon, etailers across the industry owe a significant portion of their success to the way they use IT.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, JD Sports, the Co-op and more
Retail news round-up on May 14, 2014: Amazon launches dress store, Co-op board member exits, Card Factory cuts IPO price and more.