All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 365
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NewsBurberry partners with Google to help users send virtual kisses
Burberry has partnered with Google to launch ‘Burberry Kisses’, which allows users to capture and send their real kiss to anyone in the world.
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NewsPrimark's Asos trial to grow to 140 items as value drives etailer's sales
Primark will extend its trial with Asos to 140 items according to the etailer’s chief executive Nick Robertson, up from the 20 SKUs it launched with last week.
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NewsAsos sales soar 45% in third quarter driven by international sites
Asos retail sales surged 45% in its third quarter to May 31 after it invested in lower prices and its country-specific websites generated “stronger growth”.
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NewsArgos hires new head of customer fulfilment at stores as it drives multichannel
Argos has hired former Tesco.com business programme director Andy Brown to a newly created role to help improve store product availability.
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NewsFormer Topps and Tile Giant directors launch tiles etailer
A team of highly experienced retailers aims to shake up tile retail with the launch of a specialist online business.
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NewsScott Weavers-Wright to step back from Morrisons role
Morrisons chief architect for food Scott Weavers-Wright is to step back from his day-to-day role in the business following the grocer’s tie-up with Ocado, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTesco promotes Blinkbox founder to become group digital boss
Tesco has promoted the founder of its Blinkbox video-on-demand service, Michael Comish, to the new role of group digital officer.
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Opinion
Blog: Applying lessons from Olympic success to retail
Topping off a fantastic first day at the recent BT for Retail Summit 2013, after dinner speaker Katherine Grainger shared some of the secrets of her success.
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AnalysisSites: Fenwick Vs Notonthehighstreet.com
Craig Lawrie Director of integrated planning, Initials Marketing, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How innovative retailers are embracing technology hackathons
Innovation events such as hackathons are becoming more popular among retailers. Nick Hughes finds out how they can bring business benefits.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I combat showrooming in my store?
How can I combat showrooming in my store?
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AnalysisAnalysis: A snapshot of the Australian retail market
River Island wants to open stores in Australia following the launch of a dedicated website for the country yesterday. Retail Week takes a look at the retail market Down Under.
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AnalysisThe pets market: What do retailers need to know?
Competition in the growing pets market is likely to step up as etailer Ocado launches a standalone site.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The security concerns surrounding mobile payments
Some retailers are embracing mobile payment but others are holding back because of security concerns.
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NewsEtailer Kitbag to launch overseas to target foreign football fans
Findel is to expand its online sportwear etailer Kitbag overseas amid surging demand from foreign football fans.
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OpinionComment: Primark turns to clicks but won’t abandon bricks
Value fashion giant Primark’s decision to experiment with etail on Asos’ website justifiably prompted much interest.
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NewsMoss Bros posts flat like-for-likes after "difficult" start to the year
Menswear retailer Moss Bros like-for-like sales were flat for the 18 weeks to June 1, as it experienced a “difficult” start to the year.
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NewsThe Entertainer full year profits soar as it eyes ELC share
The Entertainer revealed a jump in pre-tax profits to £5.5m from £1.3m the previous year as it looks to fill the gap created by the closure of Early Learning Centre stores.
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OpinionComment: Primark partnership is a winner for Asos
Primark’s decision to start selling online through Asos is yet another indication that chances of retail success are improved by having a good multichannel strategy.
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NewsAnalysis: How Alistair McGeorge revived New Look's fortunes
Just over two years ago Alistair McGeorge took charge of a battered and bruised New Look.