All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 7
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InterviewQ&A: John Lewis boss Peter Ruis on bringing back ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’
John Lewis executive director Peter Ruis today raised the curtain on the return of the retailer’s famous ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ price promise and put it front and centre of his plans to get the retailer back to the top.
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NewsJohn Lewis will revive its famous ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ promise
Department store business John Lewis is to bring back its famous price pledge – ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ – and apply it to online rivals too.
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NewsM&S turns to AI and social media spending to boost sales and attract Gen Z shoppers
Marks & Spencer is ramping up its growth strategy with an “accelerated pace of change” across digital, data and tech as it uses AI and social media spending to attract younger shoppers.
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NewsIkea exec says AI is ‘enhancing, not replacing’ creativity in its retail operations
An Ikea executive has said that AI is “enhancing, not replacing” creativity in its retail operations, as the technology can boost the customer experience.
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NewsAndy Clarke’s Farmison is beefing up its wholesale business with a top chef tie-up
Upscale online butcher Farmison is targeting wholesale growth and has teamed up with a top chef to create a specialist range for restaurants.
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NewsThe Very Group names ex-Matches boss as new non-executive
The Very Group, which owns and operates brands including Very and Littlewoods, has bolstered its board with two new non-executive appointments.
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AnalysisUnited Legwear & Apparel Co: Who is Ted Baker’s new UK and European operator?
Yesterday marked the end of a turbulent period for Ted Baker, since it collapsed into administration in March this year, with global manufacturer and distributor United Legwear & Apparel Co (ULAC) coming to its rescue. Retail Week takes a look at the brand’s new UK and European ecommerce operator, its history and what the future of Ted Baker might look like under the new partnership.
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NewsFruugo has appointed a former Amazon director as chief operations officer
Global online marketplace Fruugo has hired a former Amazon director to take on the role of chief operations officer.
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NewsVery is launching its first fashion TV campaign in seven years
Very is making a TV comeback with its first television advert in seven years, showcasing its autumn collection through the group’s Haus of Flamingo fashion platform.
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Opinion‘Gen Z are a different breed, and retail has historically mischaracterised them’
Gen Z will have the highest disposable income of any generation, so despite near-term turbulence, now is the time to reflect on how the landscape will change, advises OC&C’s Matt Coode
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AnalysisWhat can retailers learn from Frasers' online rebrand and multi-brand strategy?
As Frasers gives its department store website a makeover to mirror its in-store shopping experience, Retail Week takes a closer look at the strategy behind the move and wonders if other retailers should follow suit?
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NewsTemu group warns on ‘inevitable’ profit decline as results miss analyst expectations
Temu’s owner, PDD Holdings, has warned of an “inevitable” reduction in profitability as the group reports slow growth and rising competition.
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NewsOcado unveils its sixth round of price cuts across branded and M&S ranges
Ocado Retail has unveiled its sixth Big Price Drop since June 2023, giving customers price cuts across branded, own brand and M&S products.
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NewsTed Baker's owner announces its new UK and Europe ecommerce operator
Authentic Brands Group has unveiled United Legwear & Apparel Co (ULAC) as its choice to manage ecommerce operations for Ted Baker in the UK and Europe.
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Opinion‘We need to consider why Shein is a disruptor that delivers more than £1bn in annual UK sales’
Online fashion powerhouse Shein’s success raises uncomfortable questions about consumption, believes Charlotte Hardie
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NewsIkea is to trial a new resale website to meet the rise in second-hand furniture sales
Swedish furniture giant Ikea is trialling a resale website for customers looking to buy and sell second-hand Ikea products, The Financial Times has reported.
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NewsFrasers Group has revamped House of Frasers website and app
House of Fraser, the department store brand in Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, has been revamped as part of the retailer’s wider digital elevation strategy, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsShein has discovered child labour cases among suppliers
Fast-fashion giant Shein has revealed that it found two cases of child labour at suppliers last year.
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InterviewQ&A: Former NOTHS exec Ella d’Amato on disrupting social commerce with her new platform
Retail Week sits down with former Not On The High Street (NOTHS) executive Ella d’Amato to talk about her new review-based shopping platform which aims to disrupt the social commerce space.
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NewsNearly one in five shoppers are primarily using AI tools when purchasing products
Nearly one in five consumers now use AI tools as their primary source of information when choosing a product to buy, according to a new survey.