All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 234
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NewsPet Supermarket parent files notice of intention to appoint administrator
Kokoba, the parent company of pet product etailers MedicAnimal and Pet Supermarket, has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
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NewsHigh streets slip in July as consumers opt to spend on leisure
High street like-for-like sales fell 1.1% in July as consumers chose to spend in restaurants and bars, according to BDO.
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AnalysisIn the news: The Co-op’s new chief digital officer Mike Bracken profiled
The Co-operative has hired the Government’s chief data officer and executive director of digital Mike Bracken to lead its digital operations.
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OpinionComment: Creating an emotional connection is key to customer experience
Customer experience is a product of the digital age but retailers still need to create a personal, emotional connection with consumers.
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NewsOnly 3% of iPhone 6 owners use Apple Pay to make purchases in stores
Only 3% of iPhone 6 owners typically use Apple Pay when shopping, a survey by Pymnts.com and analysts InfoScout has revealed.
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NewsRetailers fear Sunday trading red tape nightmare
Retailers believe new Sunday trading rules could create a bureaucratic headache, after the prospect of ‘zoning’ was raised.
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NewsSofa.com parts with boss Gareth Williams six months after acquisition
Sofa.com is parting company with chief executive Gareth Williams six months after being taken over by a new owner.
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NewsVery launches shoppable YouTube music video starring Rizzle Kicks
Shop Direct’s Very has created a new shoppable YouTube music video-style advert starring pop duo Rizzle Kicks.
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NewsEtsy shares fall following warning that currency rates could hit results
Etsy shares tumbled 13% after the online marketplace warned that its third-quarter results could be hit by currency exchange rates.
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AnalysisPeople moves: John Dixon's exit, Gary Mills and all the moves in July
All change across the retail sector as John Dixon makes a surprise exit from M&S and Gary Mills becomes Morrisons’ retail director.
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NewsDawsons offers virtual tour of stores using smart glasses worn by staff
Customers are being offered virtual tours of a music retailer using immersive smart glasses tech in a bid to improve online conversion.
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NewsWickes profits rise as online sales and range reviews gain traction
Travis Perkins’ consumer arm, which is dominated by Wickes, has reported a 13.9% jump in adjusted operating profit to £41m for the first half of 2015.
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VideoWatch: Why social shopping is gaining traction with retailers in 60 seconds
Yahoo has purchased social shopping site Polyvore, and it is not the first retailer to make online shopping a social experience.
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NewsYahoo dives into social shopping trend with Polyvore acquistion
Yahoo is to acquire social shopping site Polyvore as it becomes the latest web giant to make a land grab within the retail sector.
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NewsNext generates £170m in interest charges from shoppers
Next made almost £170m last year from interest charges on its online and catalogue credit service.
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NewsArgos calls for digital 'revolution' as it backs Government's high street competition
Argos has called for a “revolution” as it throws its weight behind a government competition aimed at reinvigorating the high street.
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NewsAo.com appoints Mark Higgins to new standalone chief financial officer role
Ao.com has appointed Mark Higgins as chief financial officer in order to lighten the load of Steve Caunce following the retailer’s flotation.
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NewsElectricals goods to overtake fashion as biggest online market this year
Electricals goods are forecast to become the biggest online market by surpassing fashion sales this year, according to Mintel research.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Argos's mobile and tablet trade-in scheme
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Argos’s scheme that gives customers vouchers for trading in unwanted devices.
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NewsFindel reports 'solid' start to year as sales rise 1.9% in first quarter
Findel has reported a “solid” start to the year as total sales increased 1.9% in the 17 weeks to July 24.