All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 17
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AnalysisShein vs Temu: battle of the ecommerce beasts
Two online behemoths, one fierce fight. Shein and Temu have dominated headlines as they lock horns to win popularity, market share and customers. These rivals are changing the retail landscape as we know it, but which one will come out on top?
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InterviewListen to World Retail Congress’ new podcast
World Retail Congress has launched its first podcast to take its world-class content beyond the conference stage to give you year-round insight from retail leaders across the globe.
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NewsRetail sales steadied in February despite downturn
Retail sales were flat in February despite wet weather and continued economic insecurity.
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NewsExclusive: Waitrose to close warehouse putting 545 jobs at risk
The grocery arm of the John Lewis Partnership has proposed closing its delivery warehouse in Enfield in the summer, putting over 500 jobs at risk.
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AnalysisTech meltdowns: what can retailers learn from Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Greggs’ woes?
After Greggs became the fourth major business in the UK to face disruptions due to IT issues in less than a week, what can retailers do differently to avoid such issues in the future?
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NewsTemu owner's revenues and profits surge in ‘pivotal’ year
Temu owner PDD Holdings has recorded a massive surge in full-year and fourth-quarter profits and revenue.
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InterviewQ&A: Spoke founder Ben Farren on the importance of the right fit
As menswear retailer Spoke continues to prioritise making clothes “built for fit with real craftsmanship”, founder and chief executive Ben Farren talks to Retail Week about how he turned his tailoring travails into a booming brand.
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AnalysisWhere does the collapse of bid interest leave Currys?
Currys today banished any disappointment at the collapse of bid interest by raising profit forecasts for the second time this year. As talk of a potential sale cools, what next for the electricals giant?
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NewsAmazon unveils new ‘Spring Deal Days’ Sales period
Amazon has unveiled the launch of its first spring Sales event, which is due to kick off later this week.
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NewsSainsbury’s boss apologises after deliveries cancelled over tech issues
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has been forced to apologise to customers after the supermarket giant had to cancel thousands of online deliveries due to technical issues.
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Supplier InsightRevealed: Four ways retailers can reduce omnichannel friction
Simplifying sign-ins, prioritising privacy and delivering consistency can all help build consumer trust and have a knock-on positive impact on a retailer’s bottom line
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NewsFreemans launches first credit offer in 13 years
Freemans has announced the launch of a new credit offer, its first in 13 years, in a bid to continue offering value and flexibility to shoppers.
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NewsDeliveroo posts narrowing losses in ‘resilient year’
Deliveroo has reported narrowing losses and an increase in revenue in what the group described as a “resilient year of growth” amid tough macroeconomic conditions.
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DataRanking: Meet the UK’s top 30 ecommerce retailers
Asda, Next, Amazon and Screwfix have been named among the UK’s biggest ecommerce power players in a new report out today. Discover who they are and explore their winning strategies for sustainable growth
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NewsPrimark CEO Marchant: Belief in bricks-and-mortar retail ‘at the heart’ of success
Primark chief executive Paul Marchant has said the fashion giant’s belief and passion in bricks-and-mortar retail “lie at the heart” of its strategy and success.
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NewsZalando adopts new strategy designed to power growth
International fashion pureplay Zalando expects to return to growth as it follows a new strategy.
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News‘Online is the new car boot sale’, says Charity Super.Mkt founder
Charity Super.Mkt co-founder Maria Chenoweth has said “online is the new car boot sale” when speaking about the role of pre-loved in the fashion market, alongside Depop, eBay and River Island at LIVE 2024.
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NewsAmazon UK boss Boumphrey: Gen-AI the ‘most transformational technology since the internet’
Amazon UK country manager John Boumphrey has said the generative AI will probably be the “most transformational technology for the retail industry since the arrival of the internet”.
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Opinion‘Recent retail volatility has created M&A bargains’
The stock market’s lacklustre interest in retail is beginning to reflect in bid activity from investors attracted by some extremely low valuations, observes Matt Truman
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NewsExclusive: Deliveroo expands Screwfix partnership to 15 locations
Deliveroo has expanded its partnership with Screwfix to reach 15 locations since its launch, Retail Week can reveal.