All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 422
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AnalysisProfile: Jonathon Brown, chief executive, M and M Direct
John Lewis’s online boss is making a big step to head M and M Direct, but given his multichannel successes he should be a good fit at the etailer.
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AnalysisTarget’s Kindle decision reflects Amazon threat
It emerged last week that US-based retailer Target is to stop selling Amazon’s Kindle e-readers and tablet PCs in recognition of the growing competition from the ecommerce retailer.
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OpinionHMV's fortunes are looking up
Entertainment group HMV’s shares were top of the pops last week as it flagged a likely return to profitability this financial year.
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OpinionFrench retail: Vive la différence
The view, admiringly or not, that the French differ intractably from their neighbours, is enshrined in cliche.
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NewsMaplin poaches new multichannel boss from Comet
Maplin has poached a senior Comet executive to become its first multichannel director as it bolsters its top team ahead of an eventual sale.
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NewsBetter Capital says changes will rejuvenate Jaeger
Premium fashion retailer Jaeger’s new owner Better Capital is focusing on tackling logistics issues to put more stock into stores as it seeks to conclude a business review of the retailer by the end of the summer.
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NewsReiss hires ex-Cocosa boss Milligan as trading director
Reiss has hired former Cocosa managing director Gwynn Milligan to the newly-created role of trading director.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: The demise of Clinton cards
High street retailers that are losing money and have a lot of debt need the support of their banks, their suppliers and their landlords to keep going.
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NewsShop Direct to close two customer service centres in outsource move
Shop Direct, which operates brands including Littlewoods and Very, has outsourced its customer service operation in a move which could see two of its four contact centres close.
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NewsEBay Fashion launches colour matching app
EBay Fashion has updated its app for the iPhone to feature Image Swatch technology which allows shoppers to find items that match the colour or pattern of images they scan in.
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NewsWet weather leads to April retail sales washout
Retail sales were washed out last month as the wettest April on record took a heavy toll, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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AnalysisHow to survive administration
In the past few years a raft of formerly big names have been bought out of administration. Can these businesses be saved, or is it just delaying the inevitable?
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NewsFeelunique.com earnings rocket 120%
Health and beauty etailer Feelunique.com has reported that EBITDA soared 120% to £1.98m in the year to the end of March 2012.
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Amazon reports strong sales results
Amazon reported better than expected results for the three months ended March 31. Sales rocketed 34% to $13.18bn (£8.1bn), driven by strong sales of Kindle products and digital media. Net income declined 35% to $130m (£80m) compared with $201m (£123m) in the same period last year as it invested in ...
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NewsHobbs prepares for international growth
Hobbs will embark on a major international push including store openings in France, Germany and Australia following the expected appointment of corporate adviser PwC.
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NewsVision Express focus on product and value to lift profits
Vision Express has delivered a 20% increase in pre-tax profits, generating £18.5m in 2011 as it drove sales volume and highlighted value across the year.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers keep pace with increasing consumer demands?
How can retailers keep pace with consumer demand for product variety and availability, competitive pricing and flexibile delivery time slots?
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AnalysisWalmart launches ‘pay with cash’ online option
Walmart is to launch a ‘pay with cash’ option for online shoppers.
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NewsRiver Island tests external womenswear brands
River Island is to introduce external womenswear brands for the first time as it seeks a low-risk way to diversify its product offering.
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NewsAsda considers Walmart ‘pay with cash’ initiative
Asda is mulling implementing a version of its parent Walmart’s ‘pay with cash’ initiative, which allows customers to order online and pay using cash in store.