All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 281
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AnalysisAnalysis: Cautious optimism in uncertain times for the retail sector
Retail 2015, produced by Retail Week in association with Kurt Salmon, reveals what industry chiefs really think about prospects for 2015.
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OpinionComment: Homage to Catalonia’s remarkable retail arena
At the heart of Barcelona’s vibrant retail scene department store El Corte Inglés is a monument to shopping in the modern era.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Do Amazon stores signal the death of the pure-play?
As Amazon reportedly prepares to buy RadioShack stores, Retail Week examines whether this is the end of pure-play etailing.
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NewsMacy's to acquire luxury beauty retailer Bluemercury for $210m
US department store Macy’s has agreed to buy luxury beauty retailer Bluemercury for $210m (£138m) in cash as it seeks to broaden its offer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does McNamara’s departure mean for Tesco’s tech future?
Chief information officer Mike McNamara is the latest executive to leave Tesco, but where does this leave it in terms of IT and technology?
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NewsCo-operation could create new purpose for BHS, argues former M&S boss Rose
Former Marks & Spencer boss Lord Stuart Rose believes that co-operation between retailers could create new opportunity for BHS, which is being sold by Sir Philip Green.
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NewsLord Rose on Labour row: ‘Let’s air the policies and have a good debate’
Lord Rose argues Labour should stop personal attacks on Boots boss Stefano Pessina and instead focus on a debate around policies.
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OpinionComment: Are Waitrose’s January results a sign of things to come?
If Waitrose’s recent results are any guide life in the supermarket industry seems to have got a bit tougher again since Christmas.
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NewsTesco IT boss Mike McNamara departs for US retailer Target
Tesco’s global IT chief Mike McNamara is leaving the grocer to join Target as the US retailer’s executive vice-president and CIO.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on food prices, Tesco, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up on February 4, 2015: food prices fall in January, Target poaches Tesco CIO, Sports Direct hit by bonus claim, Allan Leighton could donate Co-op pay and Ao boss on Black Friday
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NewsOcado boss Steiner 'confident' of signing international deal this year
Ocado boss Tim Steiner is “confident” the online grocer will pen a deal with an international retailer this year as he bids to create “the biggest retail platform in the world”.
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NewsAmazon in talks to take over RadioShack stores in the US
Etail giant Amazon is in talks to acquire some of troubled US electricals retailer RadioShack’s stores, it has been reported.
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OpinionComment: Ocado’s first annual pre-tax profit is tribute to Tim Steiner
It still starts with an o and it ends in an o, but at last online grocer Ocado has recorded a full-year statutory profit.
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NewsOcado's first full-year pre-tax profit: What the analysts say
Ocado has reported its first full-year pre-tax profit after it revealed it was £7.2m in the black. Here’s what the analysts say.
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AnalysisIn the news: Incoming Foyles chief executive Paul Currie
Incoming Foyles boss Paul Currie has ambitious plans for the bookseller and believes its ecommerce offer could eclipse its bricks-and-mortar business.
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NewsOcado reports first annual pre-tax profit in its 15-year history
Ocado has reported its first annual pre-tax profit in almost 15 years as it claims it will “continue to lead the grocery revolution in the UK and overseas”.
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NewsOcado: The online grocer's long road to its first full-year pre-tax profit
Ocado has revealed its first full-year pre-tax profit, almost 15 years since it was founded. We take a look at twists and turns in the etailer’s long road to profitability.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Dixons Carphone, Morrisons and more
Retail news round-up on February 2, 2015: Tesco convenience head cleared, Dixons Carphone to launch mobile services, Morrisons pensions changes and more.
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NewsStore gallery: Made.com's new flagship London showroom
Furniture etailer Made.com will open the doors to its new interactive showroom in London this weekend. Retail Week takes a look.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can retailer's supply chains cope with seasonal surges?
What can retailers learn from Black Friday 2014’s supply chain woes, and how can they better prepare for future seasonal surges?