All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 468
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NewsRetail suffers as bad news hits confidence
The overall market was up but retail shares were down over the week, with a raft of bad news and concern about consumer confidence hitting the stores sector.
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AnalysisHow to best use the data you’ve got
Every business has piles of data, and some of it isn’t being put to as much use as it could be. Jessica Twentyman finds out how to make use of the data you already own.
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AnalysisA single customer view
Linking up customer data across the different shopping channels is still a challenge for retailers. Rebecca Thomson finds out how they can approach it depending on their business’ needs.
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AnalysisMaking sense of unstructured data
Unstructured data holds endless possibilities, as retailers such as Macy’s are proving. Rebecca Thomson finds out why it’s worth using.
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OpinionWHSmith pushes the envelope
WHSmith has never been the most exciting of retailers. In the last few years its City updates have followed the same reassuring yet predictable path – rising profits as further cost savings are found, and falling sales, particularly in its high street arm.
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OpinionThe importance of start-up spirit
New businesses and job creation will be driven by entrepreneurs, says David Wild.
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AnalysisWiggle room
From humble roots Wiggle has grown to be a multinational etail pioneer – and now it is even considering stores. Nicola Harrison reports.
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NewsEbay predicts surge in m-commerce sales
Ebay has forecast m-commerce will swell 20% higher across this year than it originally expected as it revealed strong third quarter figures.
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NewsNew Oddbins owners plot comeback strategy
Wine and spirits retailer Oddbins, which has been relaunched under new owners, will focus on product range, pricing and store layout under a new management team.
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NewsCSL plots interactive online sofa site
Furniture specialist CSL is developing a virtual shop that customers can browse online while speaking with a trained personal shopper who will guide them through their purchases.
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NewsMobile sales jump as confidence in the channel grows
Mobile sales have jumped over the past year as retailers push the channel more aggressively in response to new consumer buying habits.
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NewsShop Direct to launch Very overseas as it cuts group losses
Shop Direct is to launch Very overseas as it cuts group losses to £7.8m over the past year.
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NewsOnline sales climbed 15% year-on-year in September
Online sales climbed 15% year-on-year in September as customers spent £5.5bn.
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NewsOnline grocery market to double in five years says IGD
The online grocery market will almost double in value to £11.2bn by 2016, according to industry analysts IGD.
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Opinion
Lipsy invests in Facebook app
Fashion retailer Lipsy has launched a ‘Golden Ticket’ Facebook app to promote their latest Pixie Lott collaboration.
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NewsOnline retail searches rise 35% in the third quarter
Total retail searches rose at the fastest rate this year during the quarter to September at 35% as thrify Brits scoured the web for a bargain.
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Opinion
eBay signs up to use Facebook data
Facebook is keen for retailers to link up their customer data with its own social data on users, and eBay has become one of the first to step up.
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Opinion
Game goes on loyalty drive as it develops customer insight
Entertainment retailer Game is on a drive to get more from its loyalty card after it signed up an extra 1 million members over the last year.
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NewsUK sales growth slows at Asos
Online fashion specialist Asos has posted a sharp slowdown in UK sales but overseas revenues continue to soar.
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NewsMatalan hires dedicated head to drive web sales
Value retailer Matalan has hired its first dedicated head of online and has appointed a former Sainsbury’s executive as part of plans to drive web sales and focus on its value offering.