All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 422
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NewsLovehoney stars in dedicated Channel 4 show
Channel 4 viewers will get a glimpse into the day-to-day world of sex toy etailer Lovehoney when a television programme devoted to the retailer airs next month.
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AnalysisDebenhams’ Endless Aisle: What do retailers need to know?
By letting etail shoppers buy stock held in stores as well as its online stockroom, Debenhams’ Endless Aisle increases takings and cuts markdowns.
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Sites: Mulberry Vs Gap
Tom Ogle, Europe chief executive at Market Force, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: eBay, My Mix
EBay’s product mix is wide and varied, and its fashion advertising has always played on this.
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NewsNew Look to grow online business and roll out store revamp
Value fashion retailer New Look aims to double its online business within two years as it seeks ways of boosting turnover beyond its 600 store portfolio.
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NewsBeaverbrooks: Online investment boosts sales figures
The jeweller’s investment in online has helped its figures shine once again.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Warming up shoppers to the new Tesco
Transforming Tesco’s image and improving shopper experience are at the heart of boss Philip Clarke’s plan to return it to form.
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InterviewInterview: Asos' Nick Robertson defies doubters
For most retailers, posting soaring retail sales up almost 50% for the year-end would see analysts tipping their caps but pessimists have questioned Asos’ performance. Tiffany Holland asks Asos chief executive why he remains so bullish.
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NewsAsos sales up as international powers growth
Etail fashion giant Asos sales increased 34% in its fourth quarter with international sales driving much of the growth.
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OpinionRetail must return to first principles
Being of a certain age I am increasingly conscious of the way in which time appears to accelerate rather than remain a constant.
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OpinionTwitter success measured using Engagement Index
Most retailers will have a customer relationship management strategy in place already, but for many this doesn’t extend to social media.
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NewsAurora to launch foreign multi-branded websites
Fashion group Aurora is to launch multi-branded websites overseas including the US and Australia following the success of its dedicated German site, which went live last year.
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Amazon eyes expansion of global distribution network
Amazon is eyeing expansion of its global distribution network in Asia Pacific and is considering opening a local distribution centre in Australia.It is understood that company executives plan to visit Australia in the coming months to visit prospective sites. Opening a distribution centre in Australia would make sense for Amazon ...
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NewsAchica targets growth as it breaks even
Members only home and garden etailer Achica, set up by Asos co-founder Quentin Griffiths, is aiming for huge growth this year after it broke even in recent months.
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NewsUpdate online checkout, urges Rose backed venture
Retailers are being urged to overhaul and update their online checkout systems after a report showed retailers are losing £2.4bn in revenue as shoppers abandon purchases at the checkout.
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NewsOnline retailers set to gain from new trust mark
Online retail association Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG) has signed a deal with Trusted Shops which could allow UK retailers to benefit from a potential £1bn of sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What Amazon's publishing arm means for retail
Amazon’s latest venture – to develop a book publishing operation in the UK – is yet another example of the online giant’s ability to think long term.
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NewsDixons suffers websites crash
Electricals giant Dixons’ websites crashed this morning, at first reportedly as a result of traffic volumes for its Sale.
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NewsAmazon launches publishing venture
Amazon is to launch a publishing operation in the UK as it looks to fend off competition in the ebook market.
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NewsAurora: Focusing on growth
The fashion group is driving success by focusing on multichannel and overseas growth.