All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 427
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Opinion
'Omnichannel' is the new buzzword
My first ever visit to The Cloud Retail Week Conference a fortnight ago proved to be something of a revelation.
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News
Baby goods etailer Zulily launches UK site
US online private Sales site Zulily has launched in the UK today.
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Opinion
The biggest retail technology prize of the year – and we helped win it!
It’s been a rollercoaster ride with Oasis recently as they keep pushing the boundaries in terms of using consumer technology to boost the customer experience and bridge the online and in-store worlds.
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Next cautious over China growth hopes
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson has said global powerhouse China offers limited opportunities for the fashion and homewares retailer and others like it.
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Analysis
Global ambitions for Karen Millen
Karen Millen’s move to hire a global retail director is part of a bold overseas strategy that is propelling growth. Gemma Goldfingle reports.
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Opinion
Game must bridge the trust gap to power up
The immediate aftermath of Game’s collapse into administration – 2,000 jobs slashed and 277 stores closed – makes it the most significant failure of a listed retailer since Woolworths.
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News
Strong website helps Ryman bounce back
A stronger website and wider product range have helped the retailer’s profits to bounce back.
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Analysis
Video games market: What do retailers need to know?
The total games market is set to grow to £3bn this year as digital downloads drive sales, but the downturn and lack of new consoles have hit consumer spend.
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Opinion
Mapping retail’s changing landscape
At AlixPartners, we work with retailers around the world, both healthy and successful, and also those under operational and financial pressure.
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Analysis
Retail Week Supply Chain Summit: Chain reactions
The importance of supply chain dynamics as a way to drive efficiency through the downturn and finding out how other retailers operate is more vital than ever. Liz Morrell talks to key speakers attending Retail Week’s Supply Chain summit in May.
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News
Brand Alley sales soar 60% in 2011
Brand Alley sales soared 60% in its full year to December 31, 2011.
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Analysis
Driving logistics efficiency
Faced with the challenge of cutting costs, supply chain teams should scrutinise logistics efficiency because even small changes can bring big savings. Alison Clements reports.
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News
Cocosa drafts in Harrods director as Milligan exits
Cocosa, the luxury etailer owned by Mohamed Al Fayed, has shaken up its management team.
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Analysis
Sites: Starbucks.co.uk Vs Caffenero.com
Gregory Roekens, Chief technology officer for Wunderman, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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News
Go Outdoors poaches Halfords digital boss in online push
Go Outdoors has poached Halfords digital boss Jon Asbury as its first multichannel director.
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Cath Kidston: Booming sales for the kitsch retailer
Booming sales at the retailer reflect two years of rapid growth under its private equity owner.
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Early spring drives up Debenhams’ sales
Debenhams reported that its early spring season launch helped drive like-for-like sales growth in the first half.
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News
Amazon begins trial with Poste Italiane
Amazon has begun a trial with the Italian postal service, Poste Italiane, to deliver goods from Amazon.it and accept credit card payments on delivery, it has been reported. As part of a test operating from 6,500 post offices, postal workers are being equipped with palm-sized card-reading devices.The pilot, which began ...
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Opinion
Facebook 'timeline' improves look of brand pages
Earlier this month Facebook rolled out its ‘timeline’ pages for brands, after doing so earlier this year for personal users.
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News
Online sales growth slows in February
Online sales rose 10% in February, the lowest annual growth rate since January 2010.