All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 318
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Facebook wanted virtual reality headset firm Oculus Rift
Facebook is on the acquisition trail at the moment – a few weeks after buying messaging app Whatsapp for $19bn, it has now bought virtual reality headset company Oculus Rift for $2bn.
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NewsN Brown signs for Oxford Street flagship for Simply Be and Jacamo
N Brown-owned plus sized retailers Simply Be and Jacamo are to open their first London store, a flagship on Oxford Street.
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NewsMoss Bros reports an increase in full-year sales and profits
Men’s formalwear specialist Moss Bros has reported a rise in full-year profits and sales and a strong start to the new financial year.
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Opinion
Comment: Top 8 Twitter-savvy retailers
Twitter celebrated its eighth birthday last week – so what does the future have in store for the social media “fad” that has taken over?
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NewsRetail sales growth slows in March but retailers forecast stronger April
Sales growth slowed in March but retailers expect Mother’s Day and Easter to give April sales a boost.
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NewsVisa grows V.me digital wallet scheme as payment providers sign up
Visa has partnered with 15 European payment service providers for its V.me digital wallet service as builds its digital wallet infrastructure.
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NewsHobbs launches in the US with Bloomingdale's tie-up
Hobbs has launched in the US after joining forces with department store group Bloomingdale’s.
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NewsKingfisher profits rise as it seeks strategic partner for B&Q China
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported a rise in full-year profits as it plots further overseas expansion and seeks a partner for its Chinese business.
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OpinionBlog: Westfield launches Snap Fashion site to inspire shoppers
Westfield has launched a microsite and free app called #editme. The property firm created the “style discovery trend hub” in collaboration with Snap Fashion, the search engine that uses images to search for products.
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NewsSainsbury’s group development director Luke Jensen steps down
Sainsbury’s group development director Luke Jensen has left the grocer after six years.
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NewsPayPal launches innovative payment options for its mobile app
PayPal has unveiled two new mobile payment services that are available through its app - an order ahead feature and a ‘pay at table’ feature for restaurants.
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AnalysisPeople: The 7 highest profile job moves in February
Simon Calver, Jon Rudoe and Nicky Dulieu all announced they were leaving or taking up new roles in February - here are the 7 highest profile job moves from last month.
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AnalysisHeadset shopping: What do retailers need to know
As technology advances more retailers are trying wearable technology, such as Google Glass. Retail Week takes a look at headset shopping.
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OpinionComment: In-store tech must offer shoppers benefits they can’t get on a phone
Planet Retail global research director Rob Gregory warns that jumping on the in-store technology bandwagon needs careful consideration.
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OpinionComment: Letting the film crew behind the scenes at Lovehoney
Lovehoney was asked to expose itself in a forthcoming documentary, says Richard Longhurst.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales increase 5.3% as spring beckons
John Lewis sales rose 5.3% in the week to March 15, compared with the same week last year, as shoppers responded to the fine weather.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on H&M, J Crew and eBay
Retail news round-up on March 21, 2014: H&M launches French site, J Crew in talks to open more London stores, eBay urged to sell 20% of PayPal
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AnalysisWebsite review: Made.com Vs Thesofaandchair.co.uk
Nick White, online advertising and projects manager at creative and media agency TTMV
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AnalysisMorrisons' sale of Kiddicare: What do retailers need to know?
Morrisons has put Kiddicare up for sale three years after buying it, during which time the maternity retailer’s fortunes have plummeted sharply.
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NewsArcadia overhauls IT systems to support online and international growth
Arcadia is embarking on a three-year £50m plan to overhaul its buying and merchandising, warehouse management and supply chain systems.