All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 366
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OpinionBlog: Etailers should not be penalised for having cost-effective business models
Sofa.com’s letter to the Treasury earlier this week warned an online retail tax would “hit at the heart of the UK’s world-leading online retail industry”.
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OpinionComment: Retailers need to focus on tackling the rates burden, not attacking online players
It is no surprise that, when faced with something as unfair as the ever increasing burden of the rates bill, retailers should want to share the pain.
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NewsOnline fashion retailer Boohoo considers a sale as its hires advisers
Online fashion retailer Boohoo has hired private equity and advisory firm Zeus Capital as it mulls a sale of the business, it is understood.
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NewsJohn Lewis chairman Charlie Mayfield recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
John Lewis Partnership chairman Charlie Mayfield led the field for retail in the Queen’s Birthday Honours receiving a knighthood for his services to business.
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NewsOnline retail tax would stunt business growth, etailers warn
A tax for online retailers would be a “barrier to entrepreneurship” in the UK, the Treasury has been warned by the founders of online retailer Sofa.com.
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NewsVery.co.uk launches product placement deal with Big Brother
Very.co.uk customers will be able to purchase items via reality show Big Brother’s house thanks to a product placement deal.
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NewsThe Hut moves into the black as sales surge 30% last year
Online retailer The Hut has moved into the black at pre-tax level after making operational improvements and shifting out of low margin categories.
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Opinion
Blog: The smaller they are, the harder they fall
At Fat Face, we’re no strangers to excitement and danger. A sense of adventure runs through the whole company, originally set up to support two friends skiing in the Alps.
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NewsAchica poaches B&Q's Steve Robinson as its chief operating officer
B&Q director Steve Robinson has left the DIY retailer to join furniture and homewares etailer Achica as its new chief operating officer.
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OpinionComment: The online shopping experience needs human interaction
Burberry has just unveiled its latest attempt to humanise the online experience by allowing consumers to seal their electronic messages with a real kiss. ‘
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NewsThorntons trials kiosks in store for online orders
Thorntons has begun a trial of kiosks which will allow shoppers to browse its online offer in store and is set to offer customers the ability to create their own hampers online.
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NewsOriginal Factory Shop profits surge as new boss prepares to take reins
The Original Factory Shop has achieved a 30% surge in EBITDA as outgoing boss Angela Spindler prepares to hand the baton over to former Woolworths boss Tony Page.
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NewsAnalysis: Premium fashion retailer LK Bennett plans overseas expansion
The regular endorsement of one of the world’s most famous women has helped keep British premium womenswear retailer LK Bennett in good shape.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Amazon marketplace makes debut in India
Amazon has launched a new online marketplace in India as it seeks to further establish itself in one of the world’s fastest growing ecommerce markets
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AnalysisAnalysis: What can we learn from Walmart’s AGM?
Walmart shareholders gathered in the world’s largest retailer’s home in Bentonville, Arkansas last week for the annual meeting. Alex Lawson reports on developments there and at UK subsidiary Asda.
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NewsB&Q to create emotional link with Unloved Rooms adverts
DIY retailer B&Q is to launch a marketing campaign designed to create a more emotional connection between its brand and customers and put the retailer “front of mind” as a source of advice and inspiration.
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OpinionComment: Now is the time for UK retailers to head abroad
While the UK economy remains difficult for retailers, it may be tempting to simply wait for the storm to pass and think expansion should be off the agenda.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What qualities should a retailer look for in a mobile payment processor?
What qualities should a retailer look for in a mobile payment processor?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can you plan for the growing influence mobile will have on retail?
How can you plan for the growing influence mobile will have on retail?
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GalleryIn pictures: PayPal Etail Awards 2013 VIP reception and after party
Photos from the PayPal Etail Awards 2013 VIP reception and after party.