All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 263
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, ScS and Boohoo
Retail news round-up on January 12, 2015: Ninth Tesco director suspended, White Company profits soar, ScS appoints chairman ahead of IPO, Boohoo bosses buy shares, Lidl reports strong Christmas week.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis reports strong start to Sale as revenues rise 9.6%
Sales at John Lewis department stores climbed 9.6% year on year to £124.3m last week as the Sale got off to a “bumper start”.
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NewsStrong start for Dreams and Oak Furniture Land in January Sales
Furniture retailers’ January Sales have got off to an encouraging start as they carry the momentum they built up last year into 2015.
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NewsJaeger posts Christmas sales rise as turnaround makes progress
Fashion retailer Jaeger put in a strong sales performance over the crucial Christmas period as its turnaround strategy bore fruit.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Signet and Irish sales
Retail news round-up on January 9, 2015: Morrisons to sponsor Great North Run, Signet posts Christmas sales rise, Irish retail sales edge up in November.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How will digital technology change shopping in 2015?
Using digital technology to offer a tailored experience to shoppers is not necessarily a new trend, but it’s one that’s yet to reach its full potential.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: No jam for M&S today – maybe tomorrow?
Marks & Spencer continues to promise that things will soon get better for the struggling retailer, but somehow they never do.
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AnalysisVideo: Takeaways from Marks & Spencer's Christmas trading update
Following Marks & Spencer’s Christmas update, Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald assesses the bellwether retailer’s performance.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose-backed Taggstar raises funding from VC firm Ariadne Capital
Real-time data tool Taggstar, which is backed by Sir Stuart Rose, has received £500,000 in funding from venture capital firm Ariadne Capital.
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NewsMissguided expands its offer with activewear range
Fast fashion etailer Missguided is tapping into demand for on-trend activewear with a collection of gym and leisurewear.
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NewsM&S boss Bolland: no turning back from Black Friday
Black Friday is here to stay and retailers must get used to it, Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland believes.
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NewsTed Baker reports strong Christmas after remaining steadfast on price
Premium fashion brand Ted Baker has reported retail sales up 22.8% in the 8 weeks to January 3 after avoiding promotions before Christmas.
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NewsMarks & Spencer sales hit by warm autumn and online delivery woes
Marks & Spencer has delivered a poor Christmas trading performance after the warm autumn and fulfilment troubles hit womenswear sales.
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OpinionComment: Better Bathrooms’ online presence improves customer experience
An online presence allows retailers to better cater to their customers by communicating with them quickly and effectively.
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NewsUS private Sales etailer Zulily examines UK options
US private Sales etailer Zulily is considering its options in the UK less than three years after it first entered the market.
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OpinionComment: Retailers should prepare for another year of change
Black Friday and increased online trading made 2014 a tumultuous year in retail – and the pace of change looks set to continue into 2015.
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NewsFoyles and Waterstones reap rewards of print resurgence as online slows
Booksellers Foyles and Waterstones have both recorded bumper Christmas sales of print books as online trading growth slows.
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NewsBoohoo.com issues profit warning after heavy discounting on high street
Boohoo.com has issued a profit warning after investing in a marketing push that failed to pay off due to heavy promotional activity on the UK high street.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Online video streaming provider Whisbi
Start-ups in retail technology are growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Whisbi is in the spotlight.
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NewsSamsung boss calls for collaboration to fulfil 'internet of things' potential
Samsung Electronics chief executive BK Yoon has called for industry-wide collaboration to help fulfil the internet of things’ full potential.