All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 61
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Analysis
Deep dive: Tackling the fulfilment nightmare before Christmas
With online sales expected to remain high this golden quarter and the industry facing operational challenges as the first post-Brexit Christmas, Retail Week explores how retailers can shore up their operations and fulfilment to meet consumer demand ahead of peak.
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Opinion
‘Amazon’s symbolic swoop for Hoggett might not be its last raid on Tesco’
There are some stories that take on a much broader significance than the column inches they comprise.
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News
Walmart-backed Flipkart raises $3.6bn to power growth
Indian online retail powerhouse Flipkart has completed a $3.6bn (£2.6bn) fundraising to ”accelerate the growth of the consumer internet ecosystem in India”.
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News
Hotel Chocolat profits to beat expectations as sales climb
Specialist retailer Hotel Chocolat’s full-year earnings will exceed expectations after annual sales rose strongly.
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Analysis
Knowing your D from your I: How leading retailers are putting inclusion before diversity
When it comes to developing an effective diversity and inclusion (D&I) programme, it’s not enough to be diverse. Being inclusive is what’s really important. Find out more in Be Inspired’s new report.
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News
Asos launches joint venture with US giant Nordstrom
Asos has launched a joint venture with American retailer Nordstrom to boost its stable of brands in the US and Canada.
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News
ITV to trial shoppable TV with Love Island and Boots
ITV has partnered with Boots to launch its first foray into shoppable television, starting with reality show Love Island.
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Opinion
‘New retail is thriving, but many physical stores face a long haul back’
In the midst of the current uncertainty, it is inevitable that people dwell on the negatives caused by the pandemic and Brexit, but are blind to the fact that some parts of retail are thriving. It’s just not happening everywhere and to everyone.
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Retail Voice
The future of retail’s digital transformation: key drivers, trends and technologies
The pandemic has forced retailers to embrace digital technology – and those that haven’t risk being left behind, says Greg Petro, CEO of First Insight.
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News
H&M bounces back to profitability in first half
Swedish fashion giant H&M has returned to profitability in the first half of the year after enduring a bruising 2020 due to the coronavirus crisis.
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News
AO.com back in the black as Covid drives soaring sales and profits
Pureplay electricals specialist AO.com has reported a return to operating profit driven by a surge in sales and EBITDA.
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Analysis
Deep dive: Virtuous circle – how retail is cashing in on the resale and rental economy
From Depop to MusicMagpie to Ikea’s Buy Back scheme, the second-hand economy has proliferated over the past decade, but it is only during the last year or two that its business models have really begun to resonate with consumers and retailers alike.
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Analysis
Why Pinterest, TikTok and Snap are all betting big on social commerce
As consumers continue to embrace online shopping, social media sites are finding new ways to encourage online purchases. Retail Week analyses how three leading social media platforms are enticing users to buy.
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News
Decathlon adds Adidas and Speedo to its arsenal in shift to marketplace model
Decathlon UK will expand its website to include products from new brands in a fresh bid to help make sport more accessible to its customers.
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News
Asda wades into on-demand grocery battle with new one-hour Express Delivery service
Asda has become the latest established supermarket to move into the rapid grocery delivery space with the launch of its one-hour Express Delivery service.
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News
UK retail profits forecast to shrink by £8bn by 2025
UK retailers will see profits fall as the move towards ecommerce is accelerated by the pandemic.
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Data
Why checkout must change: six charts revealing how consumers want to pay online
How can retailers give today’s consumers the online checkout process they expect while following the latest compliance?
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News
Boots launches new Online Doctor service
Boots has launched an online consultation service for customers that will address 45 non-urgent health conditions.
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News
Former Ocado co-founder settles with retailer following lengthy legal battle
Two former Ocado employees, including one of the company’s co-founders, have settled with the company after a drawn out legal battle over information theft.