All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 372
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NewsJohn Lewis online sales reach £1bn as revamped website unveiled
Department store John Lewis’ online sales have broken through the £1bn barrier as the retailer unveils a new £40m web platform.
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NewsRetail search volumes up 16% in first quarter
Total retail search volumes grew 16% in the first quarter of 2013 according to the BRC-Google Online Retail Monitor.
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AnalysisInfographic: How mobile has impacted shopping habits
Mobile shopping has transformed the consumers approach purchasing goods. Affiliate Window looks at some on the trends both in the UK and globally.
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OpinionComment: Trust in franchise partners is vital in international ecommerce
Franchising remains a popular option for retailers looking to expand internationally, but ecommerce has unsettled this model in recent years.
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NewsCompany profile: Moss Bros
The suit retailer has pulled its socks up in recent years, and there is still plenty of growing room.
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OpinionComment: Brand recognition rules in the United States
Fifty Shades tie-up will open bedroom doors for us in the United States, says Lovehoney co-founder Richard Longhurst.
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Analysis
Analysis: How retailers can cope with ongoing weather storms
Debenhams has blamed a drop in profits on unseasonable weather, but what can retailers do to battle against the elements as they have this winter?
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Flipkart goes head-to-head with Amazon in India
Indian ecommerce group Flipkart has launched its long-awaited Marketplace platform for third-party sellers.
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NewsBrandAlley challenges perceptions of discount sites with new ad
Etailer BrandAlley has unveiled an ad campaign designed to improve the perception of discount fashion.
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Opinion
Blog: Mixing business with pleasure
Accessories retailer Claire’s uses next generation technology to reach next generation consumers.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco needs to bring sparkle back to the UK
Tesco boss Phil Clarke was on good form yesterday, despite unveiling the biggest fall in profits for nearly 20 years. And while the numbers in themselves are horrible, what Clarke is trying to do is set the business on a path towards its next big growth trajectory.
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NewsAnn Summers eyes wholesale growth as it reports profits jump
Ann Summers is plotting wholesale growth after its tieup with Shop Direct helped to drive a profits rise in its last financial year.
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NewsTesco UK boss Chris Bush: I’ll rekindle shoppers’ love affair with Tesco
Tesco UK managing director Chris Bush has vowed to rekindle the British consumer’s affection for the grocer by making it the supermarket of choice rather than a default option.
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Rakuten signs up to MasterCard's new digital wallet service
Japanese ecommerce business Rakuten has signed up to MasterCard’s new digital wallet service,MasterPass, for its US site.Customers will be able to use the service to buy online or via their mobile using stored payment credentials. Those using the service will receive additional promotions to encourage repeat visits.Roger Andelin, president and ...
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NewsClaire's gears up for European ecommerce launch
Accessories retailer Claire’s is launching its first transactional European website next week as its turnaround gathers pace.
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OpinionBlog: Uniqlo launches video app
Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo has created a video app to promote a series of events it is running at a pop-up location in London this month.
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OpinionBlog: The BT Retail Week Technology Awards shortlist is out
The BT Retail Week Technology Awards shortlist is out, highlighting some of the best retail technology projects of the last year in UK retail.
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NewsOnline fashion sales jump 15% in March despite cold snap
Online retail revenue soared 16% year on year last month as fashion etail sales jumped despite the unseasonable weather.
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OpinionComment: Hilco has work to do to get HMV back on song
Few retail failures have inspired the level of public regret that greeted HMV’s fall into administration earlier this year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Restructuring firm Hilco begins HMV turnaround
After buying HMV, Hilco faces the task of rebuilding the fallen entertainment retailer’s position on the high street and online.