All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 189
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NewsSainsbury's to launch contactless payments in c-stores
Sainsbury’s has revealed it will launch contactless payments in “the majority” of its convenience stores by Christmas.
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NewsAsda slammed for poor hygiene of home delivery vans
Asda has vowed to improve standards of its home delivery service after an investigation slammed the level of hygiene in its fleet of vans.
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OpinionOpinion: Why fewer followers means greater success
With retailers clamouring to sign social media influencers ahead of Black Friday, it seems logical that those with the biggest followings will achieve the best results.
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NewsHMV steals entertainment market share from Amazon
HMV has overtaken Tesco to reclaim second place in the physical entertainment market, while Amazon’s share of the CD, DVD and games market shrunk.
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AnalysisOnline secret shopper: John Lewis’ ecommerce strategy
John Lewis has taken a number of risks with their omnichannel strategy that could ultimately determine overall performance.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Morrisons, BHS and more
Retail news round-up: Morrisons ups Marmite price, Dominic Chappell 'bled BHS dry', and Spar promotes Ian Taylor as retail director
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DataData: Top 50 retailers by online traffic in the UK
Retail Week exclusive: Department stores enjoy positive results in IMRG’s quarterly ranking of the top 50 retailers by website traffic.
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NewsMajestic uncorks click and collect and next day delivery
Majestic Wine is rolling out click and collect and next day delivery propositions as it continues its multichannel drive.
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NewsToday in retail: Zero Christmas profits from Amazon?
Imagine a quoted UK retailer telling the City that it might make no money over the peak Christmas trading period. Zilch. Not a sausage.
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NewsAmazon sales soar but profits lower than expected
Amazon has revealed lower than expected profits despite soaring sales in its third quarter.
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NewsBHS adds new fashion ranges to its offer
BHS.com is launching menswear and womenswear today, and has plans to significantly expand its fashion offering in the coming months.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How to win sales online this Christmas
How can retailers win online sales this festive season?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Amazon, BHS and more
Retail news round-up: Amazon hit by rising costs, BHS.com to unveil its first clothing range, and Debenhams hires ex-BHS lighting buying team
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NewsTesco trials paperless receipt payment technology
Tesco is testing contactless, paperless receipt technology which will link a shopper’s purchases to the grocer’s mobile app.
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OpinionOpinion: Reimagining retail stores for mobile shoppers
As mobile commerce becomes increasingly commonplace, what purpose does the bricks-and-mortar store serve for retailers and shoppers?
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NewsChristmas sales rise expected to be sluggish
Christmas sales are expected to rise marginally this year as grocery and health and beauty items drive purchases.
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OpinionOpinion: John Lewis sets pace with Nickolds’ promotion
Congratulations to Paula Nickolds, who this week was named managing director of John Lewis.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How AI tackles retail’s ‘unsolvable problems’
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology may sound like science-fiction novel fodder, but it’s fast becoming an increasingly attractive investment to retailers.
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NewsM&S and Asos 'use Syrian refugees to make clothes'
Syrian refugee children have been making clothes for Marks & Spencer and Asos, it has been claimed.
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OpinionOpinion: How can modern department stores thrive?
Independent department stores have been part of Britain’s retail landscape for generations, but now face more challenges than ever to not just survive, but thrive.