All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 297
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NewsBoohoo launches German language website
Boohoo, the newly floated fashion etailer, has launched its German language website.
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NewsWhite Stuff sales and profits surge driven by multichannel and full-price trading
White Stuff has posted a “strong” full-year performance driven by its multichannel offer and full-price trading.
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NewsTimeline: The big moments during Philip Clarke's Tesco leadership years
As Philip Clarke’s three years as Tesco chief executive come to an end, Retail Week pinpoints the seminal moments of his tenure.
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GalleryStore gallery: Birchbox New York delivers with first store
Online beauty company Birchbox has opened shop – Retail Week looks at how they have translated online personalisation to an in-store format.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Mothercare, Tesco, Argos and more
Retail news round-up on July 21, 2014: Mothercare finance chief poised to join Debenhams, Tesco to build 4,000 UK homes, Argos to trial same day delivery and more
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NewsFootfall down 0.7% in June but out-of-town locations post sixth month of growth
Footfall dropped 0.7% in June, but out-of-town retail locations continued to outperform the market, posting growth for the sixth consecutive month.
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OpinionComment: Offer mums convenience and trust and retailers will earn their loyalty
It’s always bad news when companies have to lay off staff, and our thoughts are with the 700 or so Kiddicare workers who could lose their jobs if stores are closed.
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NewsExpress Gifts owner Findel reports sales decline of 2.2%
Findel’s sales decreased 2.2% for the 15-week period to March 31 despite Express Gifts increasing its sales for the period by 6.2%.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis posts sales surge as shoppers snap up clearance bargains
Sales at John Lewis department stores rocketed 20.1% last week to £77.1m, boosted by the summer clearance Sale.
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AnalysisApp review: Tesco Vs Waitrose
Danny Donovan, joint managing director of London MediaCom looks at the user personalisation of Tesco and Waitrose’s grocery apps.
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NewsMayor of London pledges further £9m to improve capital's high streets
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has committed a further £9m to rejuvenate the capital’s town centres, which are under pressure from etailers and retail parks.
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NewsMothercare’s first-quarter results: What the analysts say
Find out what the analysts make of Mothercare revealing a 0.9% rise in UK like-for-likes for the 15 weeks to July 12 as it welcomes new boss Mark Newton-Jones.
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NewsMothercare to take online sales hit as it shifts to full-price focus
Mothercare expects to take an online sales hit in the short term as new boss Mark Newton-Jones puts full-price sales at the heart of strategy.
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AnalysisGarden Centre Group rebrands back to Wyevale to align the brand
The Garden Centre Group is rebranding back to Wyevale Garden Centres in what’s thought to be the first instance of a retailer changing its name to reflect multichannel shopping habits.
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NewsAo.com quarterly like-for-likes jump 30% as it prepares for German launch
Electricals etailer Ao.com like-for-likes jumped 30% in the three months to June 30 as it prepares to launch Ao.de site in Germany.
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NewsSports Direct reports surging sales and profits in full year
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has reported retail like-for-like sales increased 10.5% and profits soared by 19.8% for its full year.
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NewsMothercare boss Newton-Jones unveils 'modernising' turnaround plan
Mothercare’s new chief executive Mark Newton-Jones has unveiled a turnaround plan to “fix the basics” at the maternity specialist.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, eBay and Tesco
Retail news round-up on July 17, 2014: Amazon improves Prime delivery, Ebay quarterly revenues surge 13% and Tesco apologises after Ramadan controversy
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NewsWinter is coming as Game of Thrones inspires new Ocado collection
Ocado has curated a range of meats fit for any Stark’s dinner table in their Game of Thrones-inspired collection at last week’s Christmas show.
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NewsKiddicare owner confident in revival and defends store closure plans
Kiddicare’s new owner Endless remains confident it can restore the maternity retailer to health and has defended store closure proposals.