All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 8
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Analysis
Black Friday: How can retailers stand out to capture the wallets of cautious shoppers?
As Black Friday weekend nears, Retail Week takes a look at what retailers can do to stand out from a very busy crowd.
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Interview
Q&A: Pinterest UK MD on changing the conversation around social ecommerce
Retail Week spoke to Pinterest UK’s managing director, Beth Horn on the future of social ecommerce, building a Gen Z user base, and challenging the duopoly of Google and Meta.
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Retail Voice
Five ways retailers can succeed this holiday shopping season
With spending around Black Friday forecast to surpass last year’s levels, Shopify’s Deann Evans examines how retailers can capitalise on the potentially positive shopper sentiment this golden quarter
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News
Asda appoints new interim ecommerce boss bringing over two decades of expertise
Asda has today announced the interim appointment of Barney Burgess as vice president of online, as it waits for David Devany to join the business later in 2025.
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News
GoPuff launches Aldi price match on 50 essential items in time for Christmas
On-demand delivery brand GoPuff has launched an Aldi price match scheme on 50 essential items just in time for Christmas
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News
Richer Sounds has partnered with Just Eat for on-demand delivery
Audio and tech retailer Richer Sounds has become the latest partner of delivery platform Just Eat, offering rapid delivery of electronics.
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Innovation of the Week
Benefit has launched its first virtual 3D shopping experience
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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News
Global marketplace AliExpress launches Singles Day shopping event in the UK
Alibaba-owned global marketplace AliExpress is launching its Singles Day event in the UK from November 8 to November 18 with exclusive deals on offer.
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News
Toolstation takes on Screwfix Sprint with 60-minute delivery service
Toolstation is launching a rival rapid-delivery service that aims to match Screwfix Sprint’s 60-minute guarantee for the same delivery fee.
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News
Fanatics enters exclusive retail partnership with World Rugby
Fanatics has struck a new exclusive partnership with World Rugby to launch a global licensed merchandise programme for fans of the sport.
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Analysis
Why Marks & Spencer is confident on growth despite £60m Budget ‘double whammy’
After smashing interim results expectations, Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Machin sees plenty of opportunity to keep up momentum across the board – despite unwelcome extra costs following the recent Budget.
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Interview
Q&A: Chelsea Peers founder on continuing to capitalise on the loungewear boom
Retail Week sat down with premium pyjama and loungewear brand Chelsea Peers founder Tom Pyne, to discuss the ongoing boom of loungewear, the importance of a broad customer base, and how third-party partners have been the key to success.
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News
Zalando’s sales and profits are up after ‘strong start’ to new season
Online fashion giant Zalando has reported a “strong” third quarter as sales and profits surged amid “increasing consumer demand”.
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News
‘Disappointing’ Budget will cost Primark ‘tens of millions’, says ABF boss
The “disappointing” Budget for UK high streets will cost fashion giant Primark “tens of millions” of pounds, according to Associated British Food’s (ABF) chief executive George Weston.
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Video
Amazon celebrates acts of kindness with show-stopping Christmas ad
Amazon has released its Christmas advert for 2024, with a singing janitor at the heart of the campaign.
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News
Asos to shift focus after laying foundations for profitable growth
Online fashion specialist Asos has reported that it has met strategic turnaround targets and can now ‘focus on taking actions to delight customers’.
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News
Rixo is launching a new product category that blends ‘artistry and function’
Fashion retailer Rixo is launching a new product category that blends “artistry and function” as it gears up to unveil its debut collection launch next week.
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News
Dune has swung to a loss in ‘challenging’ year
Footwear and accessories retailer Dune has swung to a loss for the full year despite a resilient sales performance amid a “challenging and unpredictable” market.
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News
Next makes moves in luxury fashion market with launch of new Seasons website
Fashion giant Next is making moves in the luxury market with the launch of its new premium fashion platform Seasons in a bid to serve “overlooked” customers.
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News
Ocado names new chair with tech and international experience
Online grocer Ocado has appointed a new chair with a background in the technology industry and international businesses.