All Multichannel articles – Page 92
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NewsTech & Ecomm Summit: ‘Mobile is key to our strategy,’ says Lyst
Fashion retailer Lyst’s head of product says that by 2017 consumers will primarily make online purchases via their mobiles.
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NewsIn pictures: N Brown's Simply Be and Jacamo Oxford Street store
N Brown has opened a flagship dual branded store for its Simply Be and Jacamo fashion brands on shopping mecca Oxford Street.
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NewsTech & Ecomm Summit: Wearables and robots five years away, says Tesco’s McNamara
Wearable technology such as internet-connected clothing is only five years away from being used in-store at Tesco, chief information officer Mike McNamara said at Retail Week’s Tech & Ecomm Summit.
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OpinionComment: Dixons Carphone and the secret to a happy retail marriage
In the wake of Dixons Carphone’s merger, what lessons can retailers learn to ensure their mergers are successful long term?
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NewsThe Works launches click-and-collect across entire store estate
Discount retailer The Works is launching a click-and-collect service across all of its stores as it seeks to build on strong like-for-like growth.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Completely Retail & Leisure Marketplace three years on
Completely Retail & Leisure Marketplace has established itself as a key date in the property calendar and retail interest is on the rise.
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AnalysisComment: Are retailers ready for connected Christmas shoppers?
With Christmas fast approaching and customers more digitally connected than ever, how will retailers rise to the challenge of engaging consumers?
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NewsN Brown sales fall as it realigns business in 'transitional year'
Multichannel retailer N Brown has reported its first-half group revenues were down by 0.6% while like-for-likes slipped 0.5%.
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AnalysisWebsite review: Selfridges.com Vs Debenhams.com
Sandra McDill, managing partner of direct clients at iProspect compares the simplicity of Selfridges and Debenhams respective websites.
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OpinionBlog: What does a multichannel supply chain mean for store staff?
Returns are a long-term problem for online retailers. The proportion of returned products can reach 40% in some categories, with fashion particularly affected.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I make the most of the growing ‘webrooming’ trend?
Many retailers will already be aware of retail’s latest trend: webrooming.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I best utilise location-based technology?
The customer relies on their smartphone to make life simple, including their shopping.
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NewsPrices could rise if Scotland votes 'Yes', warns John Lewis Partnership boss
John Lewis Partnership chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield has warned that a ‘Yes’ vote for Scottish independence could lead to higher prices in the country.
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OpinionComment: Apple's NFC iPhone can leapfrog the competition
Is Apple’s near-field-communication (NFC) smartphone another example of the retailer allowing others to pioneer a technology before presenting an accessible solution?
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NewsSt David's shopping centre and Trinity Leeds launch click-and-collect hubs
Cardiff’s St David’s shopping centre and Trinity Leeds are launching click-and-collect hubs with Collect+, enabling customers to pick up online orders from the centres.
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OpinionComment: How physical retailers can succeed against etailers
In the face of etailers, brick and mortar retailers show that in-store experience is a powerful resource but that online offer is still key.
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NewsLloydsPharmacy rolls out click-and-collect across store estate
LloydsPharmacy is rolling out next-day click-and-collect across its stores in a bid to boost its multichannel offer.
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NewsTwitter debate: Harnessing the power of online branding
Retailers and leading retail analysts discuss how engagement with an online community leads to increased omnichannel revenue.
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NewsAsda overhauls online business and buys click-and-collect pod technology
Asda has overhauled its online business as it acquires a fully automated click-and-collect pod technology to make it even more convenient for customers to shop.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail's new entrepreneurs - three businesses taking the industry by storm
Retail is home to many entrepreneurs determined to build great businesses. Retail Week talks to three up-and-coming retail stars.