All Multichannel articles – Page 151
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AnalysisAnalysis: Smartphones ring the changes in retail
As Sainsbury’s tries out Mobile Scan & Go, smartphones are becoming a crucial part of the buying process in store. Rebecca Thomson looks at the latest developments
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AnalysisAnalysis: Predicting the future of retail technology
Augmented reality and interactive TVs could be about to change how people shop. Retail Week and eBay gathered retailers to discuss their future. Nick Hughes reports on what was said.
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NewsWalden unveils digital vision for Argos
Queues in Argos stores would become a thing of the past under the ambitious vision of new managing director John Walden as he reinvents the business as a “digital retail leader”.
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NewsPlay.com launches online marketplace
Online entertainment retailer Play.com has launched a marketplace where merchants will be able to open own-branded online shops.
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AnalysisArgos: What the analysts say
Analysts give their reaction to the much-anticipated Argos business review in which it outlines plans to move away from its famous catalogue to reposition itself as a digital retail leader.
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AnalysisArgos’ four-point change strategy: Key points
Argos has revealed the findings of its strategic review and intends to reinvent itself as a “digital retail leader”. Here are the cornerstones of the new approach.
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NewsArgos to leave catalogue heritage behind
General merchandise giant Argos is to move decisively away from its catalogue heritage as it bids to reinvent itself as a “digital retail leader”.
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NewsSportsdirect.com replatforms to cope with 83% growth
Sportdirect.com is consolidating more than 100 web platforms and content management systems into one to cope with high post-Olympic traffic.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Amazon's Kindle wipe sparks cloud debate
Amazon encountered some bad press for its heavy handed approach yesterday after a Norwegian customer wrote a blog claiming the etail giant had deleted her account, including all her Kindle books, without providing a reason.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The future of supply chain solutions
Supply chain directors need an innovative mindset to meet the challenges posed by the multichannel retail landscape. Gina Lovett reports on how they are responding.
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NewsAnalysis: Hobbs set for international expansion
The retailer is launching international websites as a precursor to physical overseas expansion.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Iceland’s bullish boss holds the grocer steady
Despite a tough six months, Iceland founder Malcolm Walker insists the frozen food retailer can excel and explains why staff should think of him as Father Christmas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Homewares retailers move with the times
The homewares and furniture sector has faced trying times, and difficult trading conditions have hit retailers unprepared for change. Anna Richardson Taylor speaks to those who see opportunities for innovation and growth.
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NewsClintons to launch loyalty card next year
Clinton Cards is developing a loyalty card for launch next year as ramps up its multichannel plans with a website rebrand next week.
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NewsDebenhams online boss Simon Forster to join Selfridges
Debenhams online boss Simon Forster is to exit the department store to join rival Selfridges.
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OpinionComment: Encouraging trends reported at N Brown
Andy Higginson will have been pretty pleased with his first set of figures as chairman of home shopping group N Brown.
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InterviewQ&A: N Brown chief executive Alan White
As home shopping giant N Brown revealed a dip in pre-tax profits in its half year to September 1, Gemma Goldfingle speaks to chief executive Alan White about the retailer’s performance.
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AnalysisInfographic: Tablets versus smartphones
Shopping and browsing on a tablet device is more popular than on a smartphone, research from industry bodies eDigitalResearch and IMRG has shown.
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NewsB&Q sublets store to Asda as part of multichannel overhaul
DIY giant B&Q is set to launch a series of multichannel initiatives next year including kiosks and an overhauled website as it sublets store space for the first time to Asda as part of its plan to reduce its footprint as multichannel sales grow.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Using warehouses to promote multichannel
Retailers are using warehouses to promote their multichannel credentials in out-of-town schemes.