All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 15
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Opinion‘The barriers between retail channels are fading and we’re moving into a new era’
The first ecommerce transaction took place three decades ago this month and online went on to revolutionise retail. Shopify’s Deann Evans considers what comes next as retailers move beyond an omnichannel model
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Retail VoiceUnderstanding Gen Z’s back-to-campus spending priorities
From the tech-savvy to the trend-conscious, UNiDAYS’ Derek Morrison explains how brands can tap into students’ spending choices to maximise engagement during the crucial pre-semester event
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NewsAmazon has teamed up with Barclays to launch a credit card
Ecommerce giant Amazon has teamed up with Barclays to launch a co-branded credit card in the UK to allow customers to earn rewards when they spend.
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NewsCard Factory is rolling out on demand delivery with Just Eat
Specialist retailer Card Factory has partnered with Just East in a move that will give customers access to cards, gifts and celebration essentials on demand.
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NewsVinted has backtracked on delivery changes following a user backlash
Secondhand marketplace Vinted has backtracked on an update to its delivery options following backlash from users.
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NewsZalando’s sales and profits have soared thanks to the summer of sport
Online fashion giant Zalando has reported a surge in profits and sales during the second quarter and maintained its full-year guidance as the summer of sport paid off.
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FeatureRetail goals: The business of football and what the rest of the industry can learn from it
As football fans gear up for the Premier League to kick off this month, Retail Week looks at how much the sport is worth to the world of retail.
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InterviewQ&A: Alibaba.com president on its Olympics venture, the age of AI and supporting SMEs
On the day Alibaba.com announced the launch of a new AI tool and a venture with the International Olympic Committee in Paris, Retail Week caught up with president Kuo Zhang to discuss AI, helping athletes start businesses and other tech innovations in the works
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NewsTesco has more than doubled the size of its marketplace in under two months
Tesco has more than doubled the number of SKUs available from third-party sellers on its marketplace less than two months since it launched.
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NewsExclusive: TikTok Shop is increasing seller fees in drive to be ‘marketplace of the future’
TikTok Shop is increasing its seller base commission fees in the UK from 5% to 9%, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion‘Amazon is feeling the heat from Temu – the question is what to do about it’
Amazon’s latest update shows it is at a tipping point, believes Lisa Byfield-Green
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NewsAmazon sales have surged but customers remain cautious and are seeking bargains
Sales at ecommerce giant Amazon have surged during its second quarter despite customers remaining cautious and trading down amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsB&Q is trialling robot deliveries
Shoppers in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, can have DIY supplies delivered by a robot as part of a B&Q trial.
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NewsDeliveroo unveils latest non-food retail partnership with B&Q
Deliveroo has announced its latest non-food retail partnership with home and DIY giant B&Q.
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NewsNext has increased profit guidance as sales exceed expectations despite bad weather
Next has increased its full-year profit guidance as sales grew in the second quarter despite bad weather dominating most of the summer.
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AnalysisWhy JD Sports is doubling down on its world-leading Stratford store
As JD Sports’ store in Stratford, east London tops its sales charts to become its best-performing retail location with the highest turnover in the world, Retail Week finds out more about the blueprint for the future from global managing director, Mike Armstrong
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NewsMorrisons expands Just Eat partnership to include supermarkets nationwide
Supermarket giant Morrisons has expanded its delivery partnership with Just Eat to include supermarket groceries as well as deliveries from its cafes and Daily c-stores nationwide.
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NewsParcel delivery giant Evri has been snapped up by a private equity firm
Parcel delivery giant Evri is set to be sold to private equity firm Apollo.
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NewsDeliveroo has partnered with The Perfume Shop for rapid delivery
Deliveroo has partnered with The Perfume Shop, offering customers a selection of designer perfume brands for delivery in 25 minutes.
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AnalysisMerry clickmas: How social selling is shaping Christmas 2024
There’s no better time to elevate your retail offering than Christmas. Here we explore the key innovations and trends set to drive festive spending in 2024 – and how you can get in on the action
