All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 349
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OpinionComment: M&S can now make the most of multichannel
Marks & Spencer opened its new flagship store on Tuesday. Unlike its predecessors it’s built not of bricks and mortar, but of bits and bytes.
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OpinionComment: Why you should buy into virtual reality
Virtual reality is one of those terms we’ve heard for a really long time, but it has always seemed like tomorrow’s technology. However, it’s actually here, now, and starting to gain some real momentum.
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AnalysisInfographic: the impact of omnichannel on retail
Online is not cannibalising high street sales, according to an eBay study carried out by Deloitte. We surmise the main findings of the omnichannel retail report.
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AnalysisAnalysis: A breakdown of the BRC's business rates reforms
The BRC this morning unveiled details of its plan, compiled with accountancy firm EY, to reform the burdensome business rates system. Retail Week outlines the options the BRC has put forward.
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OpinionReview: Marks & Spencer's new website - editorial, shopper inspiration and good design
Marks & Spencer has launched its new ecommerce site, having spent two years moving from its Amazon platform. Rebecca Thomson takes a look.
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NewsFloat is 'start of the Poundland story' as Spanish launch nears, says boss McCarthy
Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy said the retailer’s float is the “start of the story” as it moves closer to opening its first Spanish stores.
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NewsJanuary inflation falls below 2% target for the first time in four years
Inflation fell below the Bank of England’s 2% target to 1.9% in January for the first time since November 2009.
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NewsVideo: Take a tour of Marks & Spencer's new website
Marks & Spencer has today taken a step towards achieving its multichannel ambitions. Take a tour around the new features such as magazine-style editorial presentation, greater range editing and curation, and enhanced product detailing.
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Rakuten opens first European research and development centre in Paris
Rakuten has opened its first European research and development centre in Paris to add to its research facilities in Tokyo and New York.
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News'Super Shoppers' contribute 70% of all UK retail spending, eBay study shows
Almost three quarters of the money spent on shopping comes from just 18% of consumers or ‘Super Shoppers’, a new by Deloitte and commissioned by eBay shows.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils new website as it switches from Amazon platform
Marks & Spencer has today taken a step towards achieving its multichannel ambitions with the much-anticipated relaunch of its website.
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NewsPoundland presses button on Stock Exchange flotation
Poundland has officially confirmed its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsOnline retailers record strong start to 2014
Online retail sales rose 18% year on year in January as etailers achieved a strong start to the year and shoppers spent an estimated £8.1bn online.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Freemans and Redcats are tackling the growth of online
Home shopping specialists Freemans Grattan and Redcats are both working to revamp their businesses as online sales grow. Retail Week takes a look at how the companies compare.
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NewsAsos’ Australian arm hit by technical glitch
Asos left its Australian customer base frustrated last weekend when an IT fault meant orders were delayed or were not delivered.
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NewsEtailer My-Wardrobe launches ‘try before you buy’ service
Luxury etailer My-wardrobe.com is to introduce a “try it, keep it, buy it” scheme which allows shoppers to receive items for free and only pay for them if they want the product.
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OpinionBlog: Home and DIY retailers cannot ignore the power of online
It was widely reported last month that online shopping saved Christmas, with fashion and electricals retailers in particular benefiting from consumers’ rising confidence in the channel.
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NewsPoundland, Pets at Home and Boohoo.com poised to float in next two weeks
Poundland, Pets at Home and online fashion retailer Boohoo.com are leading the race to float in the next two weeks.
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NewsVideo: Hobbycraft's Katherine Paterson unveils priorities for 2014
Hobbycraft has launched an exclusive new range with TV presenter and craft expert Kirstie Allsopp, as it focuses on refreshing its product offer this year.
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NewsPlay.com owner Rakuten acquires messaging app for $900m
Rakuten, the Japanese owner of Play.com, has acquired messaging app Viber for $900m (£538m).