All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 21
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Retail VoiceRevealed: Four ways to combat fraud
With the retail sector in the full swing of the holiday season, Worldpay uncovers four strategies for protecting businesses from fraud whilst still ensuring a successful festive period for growth
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NewsFarfetch in talks with white knight investor to go private
Farfetch is attempting to finalise a rescue deal with a private equity-backed buyer that would see its shareholders get wiped out.
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NewsTemu sues Shein for alleged ‘mafia-style intimidation’ of suppliers
Online retailer Temu has filed a lawsuit against fashion giant Shein, alleging “mafia-style intimidation” of suppliers.
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NewsActivist investor Kelso urges THG to demerge business
Activist investor group Kelso Group Holdings has urged ecommerce giant THG to consider a demerger of its three business divisions “to maximise shareholder value”.
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NewsOnline fashion retailer Oh Polly launches rental collection
Online fashion retailer Oh Polly has announced a partnership with rental platform Zoa, marking a “pivotal moment in the group’s journey” to providing accessible fashion to customers.
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InterviewQ&A: Deliveroo’s Eric French on becoming more than just a takeaway platform
Following the unveiling of Deliveroo’s new non-food delivery platform, chief operating officer Eric French speaks to Retail Week about what the new service can offer customers, its new partnerships and becoming a destination for last-minute Christmas gifts
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Supplier InsightAI and Marketing: Three Secrets to Success
Unlock the power of AI in your marketing strategies. Discover three secrets to success with AI and transform your ecommerce marketing. By Carl Bleich, head of content, Bloomreach.
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NewsTHG acquires US skincare brand for $20m
THG, which owns Lookfantastic and Cult Beauty, has acquired skincare brand Biossance from US biotechnology group Amyris Inc for $20m (£15.8m).
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NewsChristmas retail sales tail off despite early Black Friday boost
UK retail sales growth slowed in November as cautious consumers continue to put off Christmas spending, despite Black Friday sales starting earlier, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsCurrys unveils retail media network
Currys has unveiled its first suite of products available through its new retail media network, Currys Connected Media.
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Retail VoiceWhat you might not know about digital wallets
Digital wallets have become a staple in the payments landscape over the past few years. Michael Bosshammer, Elavon Europe head of corporate retail, looks at the essential need-to-knows.
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NewsBershka partners with virtual try-on service in bid to reduce returns
Inditex-owned fashion retailer Bershka has announced a new partnership with AI-powered virtual fitting room platform 3DLOOK in its latest bid to reduce rising return rates and offer a more “seamless online shopping experience”.
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NewsIkea launches more Tesco car park pick-up locations
Ikea will roll out more mobile pick-up points following a successful trial in partnership with Tesco.
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InterviewQ&A: Castore boss Tom Beahon on the next steps after raising £150m
As Castore announced today that it has raised £150m in new capital investment, co-founder and chief executive Tom Beahon speaks to Retail Week about the sportswear retailer’s meteoric rise and expansion plans, the importance of global partners and the key to success moving forward
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Retail VoiceThe case for RFID to reduce shrink
With an overwhelming 42 different categories of loss associated with ecommerce, according to Professor Adrian Beck’s Total Retail Loss typology, it is crucial to find innovative and efficient ways to reduce shrinkage says TSC Printronix Auto ID’s Bob Vines
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NewsJollyes hails ‘strongest-ever first half’ as it eyes 100th store opening
Pet care specialist Jollyes has hailed a “record-breaking” first half as it eyes the expected opening of its 100th store ahead of schedule early next year.
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AnalysisCustomer 2024: Three trends shaping the digital strategies of H&M, Nike, Ikea and more
As customer expectations continue to rise, retailers must make every online touchpoint count. Building on consumer research, we explore where retailers are already investing to stay ahead of the curve – and what trends will stick.
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NewsDeliveroo teams up with Screwfix for DIY rapid delivery
Deliveroo has made a significant foray into non-food categories with the launch of ‘Deliveroo Shopping’.
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AnalysisTikTok Shop: three retailers nailing social commerce
Over 1.5 million UK businesses are now on the TikTok app, and the brand reports that the number of merchants joining its ecommerce platform is growing “rapidly”. We spoke to three social-savvy businesses that have made a success of it.
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NewsPets at Home to launch 'step change' app and website
Pets at Home is to unveil an upgraded app and website in the new year that will deliver a “step change” as the retailer burnishes its omnichannel credentials.