All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 328
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OpinionBlog: Retailers battle it out in Retail Week's 2014 Omni-lympics
As the world turns its attention to the Winter Olympics, today sees the launch of our own retail-specific games - The 2014 Omni-lympics.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Monsoon Accessorize boss John Browett reveals four-year growth strategy
Monsoon Accessorize boss John Browett reveals how he plans to drive growth at the fashion retailer after he pulled it back into the black in its 40th year.
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NewsLush trademarks Amazon UK boss' name for toilet products
Lush has registered the name of Amazon UK boss Christopher North as a trademark for toilet products, it has emerged following the cosmetics retailer’s High Court infringement battle with the online giant.
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AnalysisAmazon’s trademark infringement: What do retailers need to know?
Amazon is adjudged to have infringed Lush’s trademark by diverting customers to similar products through online searches, Retail Week looks at the implications.
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NewsVente-Privee UK sales soar driven by m-commerce
Flash sales site Vente-Privee UK sales soared 22% in 2013 driven by m-commerce.
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NewsDunelm expands into furniture as first half profits rise
Value homewares retailer Dunelm is expanding into furniture as it seeks to expand the business.
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InterviewQ&A: Andrew Robb, chief operating officer at Farfetch, on how to innovate
Andrew Robb, chief operating officer at Farfetch, talks about innovation at the online retailer
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OpinionComment: Will investors make a £1bn bet on Ao.com as it lines up IPO?
White goods etailer Ao.com has made its presence keenly felt in the industry over the last few years, whether for the way it has put customer service at its heart or its amusing ads.
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NewsAmazon loses High Court infringement battle with Lush
Amazon has lost a High Court case which ruled that it infringed the trademark of beauty firm Lush by diverting customers to similar products through online searches.
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NewsNew Look rules out IPO as it ramps up international expansion
New Look has ruled out joining the throng of retail IPO candidates as it focuses on ramping up its international expansion.
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NewsNew Look third-quarter sales rise driven by online
Fashion retailer New Look has reported an increase in sales in the third quarter when it defied “difficult” conditions.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Pets at Home, Amazon, Lush and retail sales
Retail news round-up on February 11, 2014: Pets at Home strengthens board ahead of expected float, retail sales growth steps up in January and Amazon infringes Lush’s copyright.
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NewsJanuary retail sales rise at strongest rate in four years
Retail like-for-likes rose 3.9% in January when total sales surged 5.4%, the strongest growth recorded since March 2010.
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NewsAo.com boss: 'IPO will give us the firepower for huge growth'
Ao.com chief executive John Roberts said its float next month would give it the “firepower” to realise huge growth as it gears up for international expansion.
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NewsPoundshop.com launch delayed until Tuesday
Poundworld’s transactional website Poundshop.com’s launch has been delayed three days until Tuesday.
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AnalysisPeople: The 7 highest profile job moves in January
It wasn’t just Justin King who announced he was leaving - January was a busy month for retail job moves.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must consider new technology's return on investment
Across the retail sector a lot of effort is going into finding creative ways of using technology to create new customer experiences.The question is, will that investment trickle down into a return for the business, or is it just window dressing?Marc Jacobs recently revealed that it plans to open a ...
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NewsAo.com confirms intention to float as Brian McBride joins
White goods etailer Ao.com has confirmed its widely speculated intention to float on the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsTerry Leahy and Bob Willett back fashion website Atterley Road
Former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy and former Best Buy international head Bob Willett have backed an investment in fashion etailer Atterley Road.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis posts 4.9% sales rise driven by online
John Lewis reported “solid” sales last week driven by a strong performance in its online and electricals divisions.