All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 282
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NewsDixons Carphone to reimburse customers who ordered iPhones at Phones 4u
Dixons Carphone is stepping in to reimburse customers who pre-ordered an iPhone 6 with Phones 4u after its administrator reported pre-orders would not be refunded.
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NewsHMV reports profits of £17m in 11 months after administration
HMV is set to report operating profits of nearly £17m during the 11 months after it fell into administration last year.
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NewsMobile location start-up Localz wins John Lewis’s JLab
Localz, a start-up specialising in micro-location technology, has won John Lewis’ technology incubator competition JLab.
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OpinionComment: The insight new leaders need to face the changing retail world
With new developments in retail technology and attitudes coming thick and fast, retailers need proper context to create the right strategy.
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GalleryIn pictures: Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards winners
The Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards 2014 recognise innovation and excellence in the retail supply chain.
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InterviewQ&A: EBay’s head of retail customer experience, Marty Ellis
Marty Ellis, eBay’s head of retail customer experience speaks to Retail Week about his first job and retail’s omnichannel future.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: The global etailers big enough to rival Amazon
Powerful online retailers are emerging globally and giving the etail giant Amazon a run for its money. Retail Week takes a closer look.
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NewsInfographic: Fashion sales fall at John Lewis as weather puts off shoppers
Department store John Lewis’s clothing sales plunged 6.9% last week as the warm weather put people off buying autumn stock.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, House of Fraser, Tesco and Phones 4u
Retail news round-up on September 26, 2014: Sainsbury’s cuts prices, House of Fraser launches click-and-collect service at Caffè Nero and small investors buy Tesco shares,
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OpinionComment: Why Apple Pay could be a retail game changer
Apple’s iPhone 6 has grabbed a lot of headlines, but it is the company’s entry into mobile payments that may cause the biggest market disruption.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I effectively target consumers in real time?
Targeting consumers in real time is a focus for many retailers, but how should they approach it?
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NewsPowaTag app enables sales direct from Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Mobile technology business PowaTag has updated its software to enable shoppers to buy directly from social media.
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NewsValue retailer Hema launches ecomm site but admits it won't turn profit
Dutch value retailer Hema has launched its transactional UK website but its boss has said he does not expect it to generate a profit.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Tesco - it’s the hypermarkets, stupid
It is often said that “it’s the economy, stupid”, but the root of Tesco’s current predicament is its over-exposure to hypermarkets.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Is there any such thing as a global consumer?
As more retailers expand internationally, Retail Week investigates whether a global retail consumer exists - or if each country needs a different approach.
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AnalysisEmerging retailers: Box Upon A Time, childrenswear personal shopper service
Shoppers have become used to weekly deliveries of boxed organic veg. Might they now be ready for monthly deliveries of specially chosen kids’ clothing?
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NewsFeelunique hires former Fragrance Shop MD in new commercial director role
Feelunique.com has appointed former Fragrance Shop managing director Nigel Lawmon in the newly-created role of commercial director.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Online personal styling company Stylit
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Stylit is in the spotlight.
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NewsDreams forecasts return to profit as it eyes brand extensions
Dreams is confident it can turn a profit this financial year after reporting a loss in its most recent trading period.
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NewsHouse of Fraser first-half EBITDA grows as online and own brand power sales
House of Fraser adjusted EBITDA rose from £7.5m to £8.6m in its first half as online and own-brand growth drove a 4.2% uplift in like-for-likes.