All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 228
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NewsShop Direct boss denies two-week long Black Friday is 'vanity exercise'
Shop Direct boss Alex Baldock says the retailer has “big plans” for its two-week long Black Friday and denies it is a “vanity exercise”.
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NewsOnline delivery volumes on course to surpass forecasts in 2015
Online delivery volumes are poised to exceed forecasts for 2015, boosted by a sharp rise in September, new figures reveal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will UK apartment operators refuse to accept online orders?
As ecommerce deliveries grow they are becoming problematic in offices and even apartment buildings. Will UK housing operators ban them?
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AnalysisAnalysis: What can retailers learn from the Talk Talk data hack?
Last week Talk Talk chief executive Dido Harding found herself making an announcement no boss ever wants to make: online hackers had accessed sensitive customer information.
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NewsShop Direct profits surge after focus on personalisation and big data
Very owner Shop Direct has reported full-year pre-tax profits up 78% to £71.7m, driven by investment in big data and personalisation.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Walmart and Darty
Retail news round-up on October 27, 2015: Walmart seeks permission to test drones for home delivery and Darty has two weeks to discuss buyout with Fnac.
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NewsMajestic Wine to scrap six bottle minimum purchase rule
Majestic Wine is scrapping its six bottle minimum purchase rule as it strives to make the shopping experience “simpler and easier” for customers.
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AnalysisMoonpig's new boss Sturrock on battling 'boring' with continued innovation
Moonpig’s boss James Sturrock is determined to keep innovation at the heart of the business as it celebrates its 15th anniversary this year.
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NewsNick Bubb's verdict: Did Sharp jump from Debenhams or was he pushed?
There had been rumours that investor unrest at Debenhams would claim the scalp of its boss, but is that the real reason for Sharp’s exit?
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NewsWaitrose targets kitchen market with launch of specialist website
Waitrose has launched a new website dedicated to kitchen products as the supermarket chain bids to muscle its way in to the growing market.
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NewsAmazon and Kindle Entertainment settle out of court after trademark dispute
Amazon has settled out of court with children’s TV production company Kindle Entertainment after suing it for a trademark infringement.
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News‘Our technology has overtaken PayPal’s,' says China payments boss
Chinese payments supremo Sun Taoran believes the balance of power has swung to China and claims his firm’s tech has overtaken PayPal’s.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Black Friday is not right for all retailers
Black Friday is not right for all retailers
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NewsAsos Rewards loyalty and engagement programme to be rolled out
Fashion etailer Asos is to roll out a loyalty scheme after an enthusiastic reaction from shoppers to a trial.
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AnalysisAsos looks well placed for growth as Nick Beighton takes the helm
In contrast to some new chief executives, Asos’s Nick Beighton won’t be indulging in any kitchen-sinking.
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NewsAmazon launches fresh rebuttal over New York Times expose
Amazon has gone on the offensive to refute a New York Times expose into its working practices claiming the piece does a disservice to the newspapers’ readers.
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AnalysisWalmart warning over profits and sales growth as ecommerce investments bite
Profit predictions might have been downgraded, but behind Walmart’s forecast is solid investment in its etail buisness. Here Planet Retail analyses the numbers.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Amazon rival Jet.com drops subscription model
Just three months since its inception, online marketplance and Amazon rival Jet.com has changed strategic course.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Predictive marketing platform Yieldify
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Yieldify is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisComment: How new technology is making shopping personal again
Smart new kids on the block are using technology to make grocery shopping the local and personal experience it once was.