All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 142
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AnalysisHow unified retail will transform shopping as we know it
‘Unified retail’ is the latest term to be batted around boardrooms but – as our new digital guide finds – it is more than just a buzz phrase.
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NewsDunelm digital director leaves
Dunelm digital director Joe Murray has left the homewares retailer after just 18 months in the role.
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OpinionNick Bubb: Does HoF's new plan have a chance?
House of Fraser’s new management team want a chance to prove that a slimmed down business can be viable, but do they deserve a chance?
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AnalysisWhat do Apple’s latest innovations mean for retail?
Following Apple’s developer conference WWDC 2018 in San Jose last week, we look at what the new tools and upgrades it unveiled could mean for retail.
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NewsBoohoo sales surge as multibrand strategy pays off
Boohoo has reported rocketing revenues in its first quarter and expects continued growth throughout the year.
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OpinionOpinion: Customer-centricity is only way for retail to thrive
The recent spate of high profile retail failures has highlighted the challenges facing legacy store-based organisations trying to survive and thrive in a digital world.
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NewsAmazon slammed over working conditions in China
Amazon has been attacked by a labour watchdog over working conditions at a plant in China where its smart speakers and e-readers are manufactured.
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AnalysisThe disruptors: The shake-up in retail delivery
Delivery has long been a key battleground for retailers. In Retail Week’s latest instalment of ‘The Disruptors’ series, we profile the companies shaking up delivery.
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Retail VoiceFive ways high street retailers can appeal to Gen Z
For Generation Z, self-service checkouts and contactless payments are among the most desirable features when it comes to in-store tech, according to YouGov research.
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NewsTesco’s Lewis voices business rates concerns
Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis has blamed the burden of business rates for the collapse of some retailers.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet ecommerce director departs
Notonthehighstreet ecommerce director Ollie Scheers has left the online gifting platform after less than 18 months in the role.
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NewsAmazon seeks 2,500 more UK staff
Amazon is to increase UK staff numbers by 10% this year as it creates 2,500 permanent jobs.
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AnalysisFive trends changing how people eat, shop and spend
In an uncertain retail climate, change is the only constant, driven by shifting consumer behaviour.
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NewsSainsbury's names Moriarty chief digital officer
Sainsbury’s has promoted its online boss Clodagh Moriarty to the newly created role of chief digital officer.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail lessons from Apple’s $1trn valuation
Tech giant Apple stands on the cusp of being the highest valued American company ever, close to a capitalisation of $1trn.
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NewsAO overhauls top team ahead of brand and services push
Electricals etailer AO World has reshaped its top management as it seeks to make the most of existing business strengths and chase new opportunities.
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AnalysisIn pictures: China’s Alibaba and JD.com reinvent stores
Retailers are looking East, not West, for the future of retail. John Ryan goes to China to see the tech-enabled stores of ecommerce giants Alibaba and JD.com.
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AnalysisVodcast: are retailers investing in the wrong areas?
Retailers need to shift tech investment away from front-end capabilities and focus on back-end capabilities, former House of Fraser CIO Julian Burnett has warned.
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Retail VoiceWhy back-office functions are an investment priority
Retailers should start their investment plans with back-office technology and recruitment, rather than prioritising front-end functions.