All Amazon articles – Page 82
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NewsAmazon loses High Court infringement battle with Lush
Amazon has lost a High Court case which ruled that it infringed the trademark of beauty firm Lush by diverting customers to similar products through online searches.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Pets at Home, Amazon, Lush and retail sales
Retail news round-up on February 11, 2014: Pets at Home strengthens board ahead of expected float, retail sales growth steps up in January and Amazon infringes Lush’s copyright.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Valuable lessons global supply chain leaders can teach retailers
Who are the global supply chain leaders and what can the retail industry learn from them? Laura Heywood picks the ultimate line-up and discovers what skills are needed to avoid being left on the bench.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What impact will wearable technology have on retail?
Wearables, or wearable technologies, are different to mobile devices.
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NewsAmazon UK sales slow as competitors up their game
Amazon UK sales growth slowed last year as retailers such as John Lewis and Dixons raised their game.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ocado, Game, Amazon, Sports Direct, Morrisons and more
Retail news round-up on February 4, 2014: Ocado co-founder Gissing retires and pre-tax losses widen, Activist investor Elliott revealed as Game backer, Amazon UK sales growth suffers slowdown and more.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 14 mobile payment services Amazon's Kindle would compete with
The mobile payment market is one of the most innovative sectors in retail and last week it emerged Amazon is considering trying its hand, by turning the Kindle into a till.
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NewsWaterstones narrows full-year losses despite sales fall
Waterstones’ full-year losses narrowed last year after slashing costs and slowing the rate of its sales decline.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hobbs, John Lewis and Amazon
Retail news round-up on January 31, 2014: Hobbs’ owner 3i writes down investment value by 40%, John Lewis Partnership plans switch to hybrid salary pension scheme, UK consumer confidence surges in January, Amazon turnover jumps 20% in fourth quarter
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NewsAmazon considers using Kindles as checkouts
Amazon is considering adapting its Kindle tablet to allow bricks-and-mortar retailers to use them as checkouts.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Tesco, House of Fraser and Iceland
Retail news round-up on January 30, 2014: Amazon plans Kindle checkout system, Tesco poaches Aldi executive, House of Fraser rolls out queuing technology, My-Wardrobe bolsters management team and Iceland bins case dropped.
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NewsTesco and Waitrose to open online collection points at tube stations
Tesco, Waitrose and automated parcel locker specialist InPost will follow Asda in opening grocery online collection points at London Underground stations.
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OpinionAnalysis: Finding a buyer for Early Learning Centre will be a challenge
The Early Learning Centre, which has been owned by Mothercare for seven years, continues to lack destination appeal for mothers due to its inaccessibility and higher price architecture compared to the rest of the increasingly competitive toy market.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Carpetright, Amazon and Morrisons
Retail news round-up on January 28, 2014: Carpetright profits to come in at lower end of expectations, Morrisons operations director quits weeks after joining and Amazon takes over £1 in every £4 spent on entertainment.
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NewsWestfield London launches click-and-collect hub with fitting rooms
Westfield London has today launched a click-and-collect hub in partnership with Collect+ that will allow shoppers to pick up their online orders from the centre.
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OpinionComment: Amazon is winning the race in retail innovation
This week, Amazon revealed that it is developing a system to send items to shoppers before they have actually ordered them.
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OpinionComment: Playing a new retail game
The England cricket team’s Ashes performance provides lessons for retail, says Peter Williams
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NewsAmazon to send packages before customers have ordered them
Amazon is planning to send packages to shoppers before they have ordered them.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Amazon and Victoria Beckham
Retail news round-up on January 20, 2014: Tesco eyed Mothercare acquisition, Amazon to offer Sunday deliveries and Victoria Beckham to open debut store in Dover St
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AnalysisWebsite review: Amazon Vs Wowcher
Tim Ellis, business development manager at Momentum Instore, shares his view of good and bad sites.