All Multichannel articles – Page 42
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NewsDixons Carphone invests in cloud technology to boost IT efficiency
Dixons Carphone is implementing cloud technology to bolster its back-end operations against seasonal peaks in customer demand.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet hires new finance boss to bolster executive team
Notonthehighstreet has snapped up drinks supplier Matthew Clark’s former finance boss David Philips to head up its financial operations.
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NewsHotel Chocolat sales climb as stock market debut gets off to “a good start”
Hotel Chocolat has unveiled a full-year sales increase “slightly ahead of market expectations”, driven by rising online sales.
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NewsAsos sales soar spurred by international growth and jump in customer numbers
Asos continued the strong run of sales in its third quarter driven by rising sales in the UK and abroad as well as soaring shopper numbers.
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NewsIceland to open first dark store in Tipton as online business expands
Iceland is preparing to open its first dark store to serve online shoppers as the grocer’s ecommerce operations continue to grow.
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NewsFigleaves rebrands and upgrades its online offer to drive mobile sales
The specialist lingerie and swimwear retailer has rebranded and upgraded its ecommerce site in response to increased mobile traffic and sales.
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NewsJohn Lewis extends visual search technology following successful trial
John Lewis has added the ‘Find Similar’ clothing style discovery button to all of the fashion product pages on its iPad shopping app.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Social sharing and luxury fashion mobile app Knomi
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Knomi is in the spotlight.
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NewsWaitrose partners with British Corner Shop to drive international sales
Waitrose has launched a partnership with online retailer British Corner Shop as part of a drive to sell more of its products overseas.
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OpinionAnalysis: Three trends that will dominate retail in 2026
As the merging of the physical and online worlds continues to gather pace, CACI’s Alex McCulloch examines how retail will look in ten years’ time.
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NewsAlibaba launches online system to crack down on counterfeit goods
Alibaba has kick-started a fresh drive to stamp out fake goods on its sites by urging retailers and brands to back its anti-piracy campaign.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What new technologies will future-proof the stores of tomorrow?
To meet and exceed consumer expectations it’s vital retailers keep an eye on the emerging tech that will undoubtedly impact future customer journeys.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Carrefour trials one-hour grocery delivery in French capital
Carrefour is to debut a new delivery service from three stores in Paris, in a trial programme that has been dubbed ‘Carrefour Now’.
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NewsKoovs drafts in new finance boss as Roy Naismith steps down
Indian etailer Koovs has named Robert John Pursell as its new finance boss as Roy Naismith steps down from his role with the business.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: The future for retail is all about getting personal
‘Personalisation’ is a ubiquitous term in the retail industry and one which poses as many challenges for retailers as it does opportunities.
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OpinionOpinion: The true cost of omnichannel and the importance of data
To keep up with Amazon, many retailers have made knee-jerk moves into omnichannel retail at the cost of profit. Can data deliver both?
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NewsOcado boss Steiner: Amazon Fresh launch has had 'no impact' on sales
Ocado boss Tim Steiner has insisted the launch of Amazon Fresh has had “absolutely no impact so far” on the online grocer’s sales.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: How is fresh thinking future-proofing the stores of tomorrow?
Intu explores why the convergence of the physical and digital shopping experience is vital for landlords to get right.
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NewsAgenda: Dixons Carphone, Ocado and Carpetright post financial results
Dixons Carphone and Carpetright reveal full-year results, plus interim figures from Ocado are all on the agenda this week.
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NewsSnapchat and Instagram users drive rise of purchases on mobile, says report
Users of social media platforms Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook are significantly more likely to buy retail products on their mobile.