All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 3
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AnalysisWhy Marks & Spencer is confident on growth despite £60m Budget ‘double whammy’
After smashing interim results expectations, Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Machin sees plenty of opportunity to keep up momentum across the board – despite unwelcome extra costs following the recent Budget.
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InterviewQ&A: Chelsea Peers founder on continuing to capitalise on the loungewear boom
Retail Week sat down with premium pyjama and loungewear brand Chelsea Peers founder Tom Pyne, to discuss the ongoing boom of loungewear, the importance of a broad customer base, and how third-party partners have been the key to success.
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NewsZalando’s sales and profits are up after ‘strong start’ to new season
Online fashion giant Zalando has reported a “strong” third quarter as sales and profits surged amid “increasing consumer demand”.
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News‘Disappointing’ Budget will cost Primark ‘tens of millions’, says ABF boss
The “disappointing” Budget for UK high streets will cost fashion giant Primark “tens of millions” of pounds, according to Associated British Food’s (ABF) chief executive George Weston.
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VideoAmazon celebrates acts of kindness with show-stopping Christmas ad
Amazon has released its Christmas advert for 2024, with a singing janitor at the heart of the campaign.
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NewsAsos to shift focus after laying foundations for profitable growth
Online fashion specialist Asos has reported that it has met strategic turnaround targets and can now ‘focus on taking actions to delight customers’.
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NewsRixo is launching a new product category that blends ‘artistry and function’
Fashion retailer Rixo is launching a new product category that blends “artistry and function” as it gears up to unveil its debut collection launch next week.
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NewsDune has swung to a loss in ‘challenging’ year
Footwear and accessories retailer Dune has swung to a loss for the full year despite a resilient sales performance amid a “challenging and unpredictable” market.
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NewsNext makes moves in luxury fashion market with launch of new Seasons website
Fashion giant Next is making moves in the luxury market with the launch of its new premium fashion platform Seasons in a bid to serve “overlooked” customers.
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NewsOcado names new chair with tech and international experience
Online grocer Ocado has appointed a new chair with a background in the technology industry and international businesses.
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NewsJigsaw sales have risen but profits fell in ‘disappointing’ year
Fashion retailer Jigsaw’s sales have risen during the full year as its store estate continues to thrive despite declining profits.
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NewsNext is predicting profit of £1bn as cold weather drives sales
Fashion giant Next has reported a rise in sales for the third quarter and upped its profit guidance for the full year to more than £1bn.
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NewsDeichmann has posted ‘strong’ sales growth as it continues UK store expansion
Footwear retailer Deichmann has reported “strong” sales growth in the UK for the 2023 financial year as it plans to expand its UK store footprint.
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NewsMajestic Wine has launched a rapid delivery partnership with Just Eat
Majestic Wine has launched a rapid delivery partnership with Just Eat allowing customers to order beers, wines, and spirits in as little as 30 minutes.
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NewsShein and Temu’s growth rates are predicted to plummet in 2025
Online retail giants Temu and Shein are set to see their respective growth rates plummet in 2025, according to a report by market research firm Forrester.
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NewsBoohoo has set out its view on Frasers’ bid to set new direction
Fashion retailer Boohoo has issued a response to Frasers Group’s attempt to shape the business, including a demand that Mike Ashley be installed as chief executive.
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NewsAmazon has expanded its same-day delivery service to 80 UK towns and cities
Pureplay giant Amazon has expanded its same-day delivery service to more than 80 towns and cities across the UK.
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InterviewQ&A: Astrid & Miyu founder Connie Nam on how experiential retail has fuelled the jewellery brand’s success
As Astrid & Miyu ramps up its expansion plans and the key gifting season looms, founder and chief executive Connie Nam sits down with Retail Week to discuss the jewellery retailer’s journey and why the in-store experience has been vital to its success
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DataWhat shoppers really think about retail’s use of AI
Interviews with 1,000 consumers for Retail Week’s new report indicate whether AI is incentivising spending and how shoppers want to interact with the technology
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NewsVirgin Wines boss credits ‘really encouraging’ performance of value brand for return to profitability
Virgin Wines boss Jay Wright has credited the “really encouraging” performance of Warehouse Wines for the retailer’s return to profitability.