All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 468
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NewsOnline sales expected to be 16% up at Christmas
Online sales at Christmas are expected to be 16% higher than last year as shoppers hunt for bargains, according to IMRG.
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OpinionRetail surgery: It’s expensive to use a lot of product imagery and video on our website. What should we do to maximise sales?
It’s expensive to use a lot of product imagery and video on our website. What should we do to maximise sales?
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AnalysisWord of mouth marketing: good or bad?
Word of mouth marketing is claimed to be the coming thing, but can this powerful tool do as much ill as good?
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NewsWHSmith and Dixons join forces for ebook download app deal
Bookseller WHSmith has struck a deal with Dixons to embed an ebook download app on e-readers and tablet devices sold by the electricals group.
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NewsHalfords set to cut space as web sales accelerate
Retailer to cut space by at least 15% as online allows it to downsize its portfolio.
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Amazon acquires Spanish ecommerce company BuyVIP for £61.4m
Amazon has announced it has completed the acquisition of the Spanish ecommerce company BuyVIP for about €70m (£61.4m). BuyVip offers overstock items from brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton and Levi’s at steep discounts. The company doesn’t buy the stock itself but acts as a broker between fashion ...
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NewsAsos launches mobile site
Asos has launched its first mobile site to allow customers to buy products on the go.
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Opinion
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
Retailers should be just as proud of a well-executed copycat idea as a truly innovative one, heard the delegates at this week’s Internet Retailing conference.
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Opinion
Matalan upgrades warehouse system in e-commerce drive
Matalan is pushing its expansion into e-commerce by upgrading its warehouse management system.
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Opinion
SPONSOR POST: The Google Product Extensions Feature: What is it?
Some of our customers who used the new Google Product Extensions feature in beta experienced better click-through and conversion rates.
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Opinion
Mind the Gap
Gap’s u-turn on its logo is the funniest thing that’s happened in retail in ages
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NewsOcado confirms plans for second warehouse
Ocado has confirmed plans to open a second distribution centre, signing a deal for a 350,000 sq ft warehouse in the Midlands.
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NewsNet-a-Porter snaps up Koodos.com
Luxury etailer Net-a-Porter has acquired the assets of discount fashion etailer Koodos.com which has been put in to administration.
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Opinion
John Lewis launches mobile site
John Lewis has launched the mobile-optimised version of its website.
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Opinion
What we’re reading: Monday
Retail technology stories we found worth reading on the web today
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Opinion
Welcome to Retail Bytes
Introducing Retail Bytes, the new e-commerce and technology blog from Retail Week.
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NewsAccessorize launches standalone website
Accessorize, the accessories chain owned by Monsoon Accessorize, has launched a standalone website.
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NewsTheo Fennell tipped for return to profitability
Luxury jeweller Theo Fennell is being tipped to return to profitability thanks to a programme of investment in its stores and website and the introduction of an entry-level range.