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Amazon ventures into Brazil with Amazon.com.br
Amazon has made its first foray into Brazil with the launch of ebook site Amazon.com.br. The site offers more than 1.4 million Kindle books priced in Brazilian Reals, including more than 13,000 Portuguese-language titles. Amazon says its Kindle ereader will be available within weeks priced at BRL299 (£89). Meanwhile, Brazilian ...
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NewsUK shoppers are biggest online spenders, OfCom reveals
UK shoppers spend more money online than any other “major” country, a report by OfCom has revealed.
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OpinionBlog: Digital windows - the sign of a Very good Christmas
With many shoppers still hitting the high street, are pure-play etailers really just losing out this Christmas?
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OpinionComment: Retail predictions for 2013
As the new year approaches, here are my retail predictions for 2013.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who is Ride-Away?
Online equestrian retailer Ride-Away, newly acquired by Pets at Home, may not be a well-known brand outside of its strong Yorkshire base but it is set for rapid expansion as its new owner seeks to take the brand nationwide.
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Spar Austria plans online grocery shop
Spar Austria is planning an online grocery shop for its hypermarket and superstore banner Interspar in the Czech Republic.The retailer intends to make more than 40,000 products available online, it is reported.Rewe Group’s supermarket division Billa in the Czech Republic is also working on ecommerce for its full food and ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: The click-and-collect battle heats up
As Asda sizes up opening collection points in travel hubs, Retail Week takes a look at the increasingly vital click-and-collect battleground in grocery.
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NewsAsda mulls opening collection points in train stations
Asda is considering opening click-and-collect hubs in train stations and will launch same day delivery next year as the grocer looks to tap into the commuter market for online shopping.
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OpinionComment: 12 top tips for successful Christmas trading
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me, a messenger bag from Mulberry (pronounced Mulbe-ree).
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NewsArgos rolls out Shutl speedy delivery
Argos has rolled out its partnership with delivery specialist Shutl across the UK.
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GalleryIn pictures: Very.co.uk takes first step into physical retail with shopping wall
Online retailer Very is making the most of empty space on the high street to launch digital shopping walls.
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NewsM&S prepares for peak mobile shopping hour during X Factor final
Marks & Spencer predicts the peak shopping hour for mobile devices will hit at 8pm in Sunday, during the X Factor live final.
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NewsJessops launches mobile e-gift card service
Photography retailer Jessops has launched an e-gift card service that allows shoppers to redeem vouchers in store via their mobile device.
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NewsBrightHouse sales up ahead of etail push
Weekly payment electricals and furniture retailer BrightHouse has recorded strong growth in its first half as it prepares to launch an ecommerce offering.
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OpinionComment: Every retailer should know who their customers are
It feels almost odd talking about customer insights being central to a modern-day retailer.
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OpinionComment: Customer insight has never been more important
With competition hotter than ever in retail, and customer loyalty faltering, insight into shopper behaviour has never been more important.
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NewsAnalysis: Store revamps and transactional website help Fenwick regain momentum
Family owned retailer Fenwick may be one of the most low-profile department store groups in the UK, but it is one of the most profitable.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers battle it out to offer first-class delivery
Convenience and speed are increasingly important to consumers when ordering goods, meaning retailers offering the best fulfilment options have a competitive Christmas edge.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Digging out the customer data
What are the best sources of customer insight and how do retailers evaluate and select them?
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AnalysisAnalysis: The path to social media success
Social media platforms offer a wealth of consumer insight, but turning that data into an effective brand building and sales tool remains a challenge.