All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 343
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NewsVideo: Dixons gears up for tablet Christmas
Dixons expects to sell one million tablets this festive season as the electricals specialist braces itself for an explosion of online deliveries over Christmas.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Asos and Christmas price cuts
Retail news round-up November 26, 2013: Tesco losing market share in Ireland, Asos non-executive director departs and small and medium online retailers to cut prices for Christmas
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OpinionComment: The retail competition for transport hubs has begun
This week it was revealed that London Underground will offer a 24-hour service on Fridays and Saturdays from 2015.
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NewsRetail sales forecast to hit £40.3bn this Christmas
Retail sales are set to grow 3.5% to £40.3bn this Christmas with convenient online delivery options likely to be key in determining where the bulk of shopping is spent.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales exceed £100m for second successive week
John Lewis’ sales rose 2.1% year on year last week as it notched up £111.9m in sales.
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NewsDebenhams sets up shop on eBay
Department store Debenhams has set up shop on etail giant eBay as it looks to build its online business.
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OpinionBlog: Revealing the secrets of contactless payments
Last week I impressed my wife. And all I did was pay via contactless payment.
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NewsAmazon in talks to open collection lockers in tube stations
Amazon is in discussions with Transport for London (TfL) to install collection lockers for its orders in London Underground stations.
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NewsIkea plans to double market share by 2020 as sales rise 3.1%
Sales at Ikea UK grew 3.1% to £1.27bn in the year to August 31, 2013 as the furniture giant gears up to double turnover and market share by 2020.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Game, Asos and Ebay
Retail news round-up November 22, 2013: Game considers stock market return, Asos says big brand dominance is falling, Retailers asked to top-up wages
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NewsWaitrose forecast early Christmas as online sales soar
Shoppers have begun Christmas preparations earlier than last year, according to Waitrose, which said online delivery slots for grocery’s busiest day will be filled this week.
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AnalysisWebsite review: Asos Vs Zara
Mark Grainger, digital sales and marketing manager at Oxygen8 Ireland, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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OpinionComment: How different will Morrisons’ online grocery offer really be?
Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips today revealed the look, feel and services which will make up the grocer’s much anticipated online launch, but will it stand out in a crowded market?
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OpinionComment: Retailers need to get more serious about m-commerce
In 2011, Tesco HomePlus launched a ‘virtual supermarket’ on a Seoul subway station wall. It was a bold, brave, creative experiment and it swiftly became the global poster child for how people shopped via their mobiles.
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AnalysisIn pictures: 9 up-and-coming retail entrepreneurs you may not know
Who’s the next Sir Philip Green or Nick Robertson? We take a look at the entrepreneurs lining up to take their place.
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NewsMorrisons.com to focus on freshness with virtual butcher
Morrisons is to flex its fresh food muscle when it launches online in January with initiatives including a virtual butcher.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why understanding data is key to winning and retaining customers
A Retail Week and Cognizant roundtable revealed the key things retailers must get right to effectively use shopper data to personalise offers.
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NewsClarks to roll out iPad app to measure children's feet
Shoe specialist Clarks is rolling out iPads to measure children’s feet as it works to evolve its in-store services.
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NewsAsda to offer click-and-collect service at London tube stations
Asda is to give online grocery shoppers the option to collect orders from tube stations on the London Underground as it targets commuters.
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NewsMyWardrobe.com returning founder targets profit next year amid product revamp
MyWardrobe.com returning co-founder Andrew Curran is to re-adjust its brand position as he insists it will be in profit next year.