All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 276
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AnalysisAnalysis: How attractive are Tesco's international businesses to suitors?
Tesco is thought to be considering a spin-off of its Asian business to raise funds. Retail Week looks at the performance of its global operations.
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NewsInfographic: Etail Power List 2014 in numbers
The Etail Power List of this year’s most influential retailers in ecommerce has been announced – here are some interesting facts and figures from the list.
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NewsNumber of staff per store falls to record low as shopping habits change
The number of full-time staff per store fell to a record low in the third quarter as retailers shifted to smaller-format stores.
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NewsHomebase turns to Argos to transform itself into digital leader amid store closures
Homebase is to forge stronger links with sister retailer Argos as the DIY business transforms itself into a digital leader and prepares to close around a quarter of its stores.
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InterviewQ&A: Richer Sounds managing director David Robinson on a record year
David Robinson, managing director at Richer Sounds, on how the company has driven record profits and its new ‘360 degree installation service’.
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NewsRakuten launches UK site paving the way for global marketplace
Japanese etail giant Rakuten has launched its UK site today, which will next year enable merchants to sell across its global marketplaces.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Mobile payment service Yoyo
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week, mobile payment service Yoyo is in the spotlight.
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NewsOka Direct appoints Octavia Morley as chief executive
Furniture and interiors specialist Oka has appointed Octavia Morley as chief executive as it prepares for a new phase of growth.
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NewsRobertson: 'Asos still on track but zonal pricing is not a silver bullet'
Asos boss Nick Robertson insisted that it is still on track despite its profits fall but warned actions to lower prices overseas are not a silver bullet.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The future of retailers' returns in a multichannel world
Retail Week’s white paper, in partnership with Clipper, explores how retailers’ existing returns handling capabilities are under mounting pressure as the popularity of ecommerce grows.
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NewsEtail Power List 2014: What do you need to become the ultimate etailer?
The Etail Power List of this year’s most influential retailers in ecommerce has been announced – here is Retail Week’s ultimate etailer.
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NewsShop Direct’s data changed its view of competitors and customers
Shop Direct used data analytics to gain a clear picture of is competition, its customer director told the Retail Week Customer Experience event.
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OpinionComment: Why data security breaches in the US should matter to UK retailers
Another month, another two data security breaches – this time for Sears Kmart and now possibly Staples. But that’s just the USA’s concern, right?
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OpinionComment: Why are retailers not rolling out beacons?
Despite being billed as the next big thing in retail tech, uptake of beacons across the UK has been pretty slow. Why has this been the case?
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AnalysisAsos full-year results: What the analysts say
What the City is saying about Asos following its preliminary results
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OpinionComment: Why Asos was right to promote Nick Beighton
There have not been many ‘lolz’ at Asos this year – the fashion etailer has been trolled by the City after a series of profit warnings.
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NewsAsos full-year profits fall 14% as it promotes finance boss Nick Beighton
Asos full-year pre-tax profit fell 14% to £46.9m as it promotes chief financial officer Nick Beighton to chief operating officer.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Mulberry and eBay
Retail news round-up on October 21, 2014: Amazon hires 13,000 Christmas staff, Mulberry launches click-and-collect and eBay board member steps down.
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NewsB&Q invests £60m in responsive website for all devices
B&Q has ploughed £60m into its responsive website that it describes as the most “functionally advanced” website of its kind in the country.
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NewsBenefit Cosmetics launches digital 'festive village' on Instagram
Benefit Cosmetics is using Instagram to create a digital “festive village” filled with Christmas products that aim to inspire shoppers.