All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 55
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DataLeague table: The UK’s busiest retail websites – Black Friday 2021
The shape of Black Friday changed dramatically this year, as what has traditionally been a predominantly online event drove shoppers back into physical stores.
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NewsTesco reopens talks with union in bid to end planned Christmas strike action
Tesco has agreed to reopen talks with Usdaw after members across its distribution centres voted overwhelmingly to go on strike from December 20.
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NewsExclusive: TikTok UK launches new ‘On Trend’ two-day shopping event
TikTok has unveiled a two-day shopping event called ‘On Trend’ which will allow users to purchase directly from brands on the platform during a series of live streaming sessions.
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Opinion‘Tesco strike action will have other grocers fearing their own nightmare before Christmas’
While the spreading strike action at Tesco distribution centres is currently only affecting the UK’s largest grocer, the other supermarket chains will be watching on in fear
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NewsLeading retailers reveal mega-sale-day strategy
Retailers are now offering a more varied approach to mega-sale-day [MSD] events such as Black Friday, with heavy discounting not the only means of drawing in customers, Retail Week’s latest virtual panel discussion will reveal on Wednesday.
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DataData: Grocery sales fall as inflation jumps to highest level in over a year
Grocery sales in the past month slumped as food inflation jumped to its highest level since last summer and the average cost of Christmas dinner surged.
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Opinion‘Retailers must rethink their supply chain strategy for the long term’
The supply chain challenges currently facing the retail sector have been well documented, but taking a longer view of the situation is crucial, says Erin Brookes, managing director for European retail and consumer at Alvarez & Marsal.
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OpinionKatie Bickerstaffe: 'This year, back-to-the-floor means packing online orders for M&S HQ staff'
Over the past 18 months, we have seen five to seven years’ worth of change in this industry, so we’ve had to change, to be bolder, braver, and more committed to reshaping M&S.
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NewsAsda sales slip as grocer charters cargo ship to ensure Christmas availability
Asda’s like-for-like sales in the third quarter slipped as the grocer outlined the measures it was taking to ensure good availability for customers heading into Christmas.
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AnalysisRevealed: The 32 female leaders behind retail’s digital revolution
Retail Week’s Tech 100 is the who’s who of the world’s most influential digital leaders. This year’s list features more women than ever before shaking up ecommerce and pioneering innovative solutions.
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AnalysisBlack Friday bounce for bricks and mortar as online sales slow
Stores have emerged as the biggest beneficiary on Black Friday so far as online traffic and sales lag behind last year’s figures.
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AnalysisThe rise of the cyber attack – how retail became a prime target for hackers
As the world of retail moved online during the pandemic, so too did the thieves. These cybercrooks are hunting for customer data – and lots of it. Retail Week examines the increased volume of cyberattacks against retailers and how companies can protect themselves
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Opinion‘Black Friday will be the first big test of a fragile retail supply chain’
The first Black Friday since the end of lockdown should be cause for celebration among us retailers.
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NewsRapid grocery delivery firm Getir snaps up UK rival Weezy
Turkish fast grocery delivery company Getir has signed a deal to purchase UK rival Weezy in a move that ’further solidifies Getir’s long-term commitment to the UK market.’
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NewsMarks & Spencer buys stake in Nobody’s Child in brand push
Marks & Spencer has acquired a 25% shareholding in Nobody’s Child as it builds a platform of brands to complement its core offer.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Perkins to lead In The Style growth journey
Sam Perkins describes himself as being “at my best in highly ambitious, entrepreneurial and collaborative organisations with a strong emphasis on data and technology”.
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NewsAmazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UK
From next year, Amazon will no longer accept Visa credit card payments on its UK site.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches clothing rental service
Marks & Spencer has become the latest fashion giant to offer clothing for rent as well as sale as retailers increasingly embrace new sustainable business models.
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NewsAmazon eyes hundreds of UK c-stores to rival Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Co-op
Amazon has thrown down the gauntlet to Tesco, Sainsbury’s and the Co-op with aggressive plans to launch 260 convenience stores across the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who will succeed Beighton as Asos bids to crack America?
The fashion sector was left reeling last month by the shock exit of Asos boss Nick Beighton, but attention has quickly turned to who will fill his sizeable fast fashion shoes.