All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 433
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NewsMy-Wardrobe debuts virtual shop window
Etailer My-Wardrobe.com has launched a virtual shopping window in Norway to coincide with its site launch in the country and is in talks to bring the concept to the UK.
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NewsHomewares push by French Connection
French Connection is to push into the homewares market with the launch of a premium home range in April.
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NewsMaplin signs deal for 90-minute delivery
Maplin has inked a deal with fulfilment specialist Shutl to launch 90-minute delivery slots and improve its customer offer.
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NewsThe Entertainer boosts multichannel
Toy retailer The Entertainer is to launch 30-minute click-and-collect services and a range of other multichannel offers, after it rolls out a new platform and website later this year.
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NewsIdeal Shopping snaps up etailer CreateToday
Ideal Shopping Direct has snapped up crafting etailer CreateToday.
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NewsMamas & Papas to tap mobile with free Wi-Fi
Maternity specialist Mamas & Papas is to roll out free Wi-Fi in all of its stores next month to help stimulate sales from leveraging customer reviews.
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OpinionRace for space must slow down
Mark Price became the managing director of Waitrose in 2007. He held numerous posts at the John Lewis Partnership since joining as a graduate trainee in 1982.
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NewsRepublic invests online as Bond fears for the high street
New platform will help in development of young fashion retailer’s multichannel offer.
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AnalysisFrench Connection: ‘It’s all about product’
French Connection boss Stephen Marks is sure product excellence will see the retailer through tough times. He tells Tiffany Holland why he remains confident and about a move into homewares.
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OpinionJohn Lewis implements recommendations
Victoria is online editor at Retail Week. She covers e-commerce, m-commerce, technology and social media.
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NewsFeather & Black launches transactional mobile site
Feather & Black has launched a transactional mobile website.
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NewsFormer Focus boss Grimsey joins Findel board
Home shopping group Findel has hired former Focus DIY boss Bill Grimsey as non-executive director.
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NewsBrandAlley to double mobile sales with site launch
BrandAlley has launched its first mobile-friendly site as it plans to double sales via mobile this year.
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Opinion
NRF 2012 sets out retail’s new rules
New York’s National Retail Federation (NRF ) 2012 conference theme was Retail’s New Rules, and it focused on how retailers and innovators are reshaping the conventional rules of the game.
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Staples to launch tablet-optimised transactional website
Office specialist Staples is to launch a tablet-optimised transactional website. Shoppers using a tablet device will be automatically routed to the site at T.staples.com. Its user interface has been designed to keep typing to a minimum in order to ensure that as much content is viewable on the screen at ...
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Amazon launches sports collectibles store
Amazon has launched a sports collectibles store offering more than two million items from major leagues and events. The etail giant has signed up providers including Professional Sports Authenticator, James Spence Authentication and Beckett Grading Services to sell items on the store on Amazon.com.Vice-president of Amazon Marketplace Peter Faricy said: ...
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AnalysisWhat price is right?
Consumer confidence is low and the battle for spend intense, retailers are slashing prices in a bid to attract shoppers. But is this the optimum pricing strategy, asks Rebecca Thomson.
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NewsValue retailer QD Stores targets online
Value retailer QD Stores will launch a fully transactional mobile-optimised website in time for Christmas.
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OpinionMothercare’s new man is a sign of the times
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer Smart TV app
If retailers wanted to reach an audience of 20 million a few years ago, it would have been enough to run an advert during Coronation Street.