All Pure play articles – Page 18
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NewsRobertson’s Asos delivery hits a wall
Everyone has had problems with online deliveries at some point, and it seems etail chief executives are no exception.
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NewsEtailer Worldstores tie up with Wonga for new payment scheme
Worldstores.com, has partnered with digital finance company Wonga to offer customers a new online payment tool allowing them to spread the cost of a purchase across three months.
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OpinionComment: Reinvent your high street to avoid its demise
Last year, I highlighted the uneven playing field for store-based retail in relation to pure play, which does not face onerous rent and rates bills and is not even expected to make a profit.
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NewsCompany profile - Etailer, Net-a-Porter
Having led the way in online innovation, Net-a-Porter continues its global expansion. Founded by Natalie Massenet 13 years ago, it helped revolutionise the way women shopped.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will the music stores of the future look like?
When HMV fell into administration, the future of record stores on many British high streets was thrown into question. How can retailers adapt to today’s entertainment consumers?
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: Asos - From coal to global fashion fulfilment in a generation
Back in 1984, the coal-mining village of Grimethorpe became famous for its violent clashes between the miners and the police. But today it is the peaceful hub of Asos’s global logistics operation.
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OpinionComment: UK retailers sense stability in consumer sentiment
The positive results last week from retailers including Asos, Dixons and Home Retail Group demonstrate the dangers of viewing UK retail as a single, endangered entity.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Challenges faced by UK retailers in the Chinese market
China remains high on retailers’ expansion agendas but few have cracked the country. Caroline Parry finds out
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers’ new Sales strategies to meet consumer demand
Promotional activity has altered over the past few years. Retailers push online discounts and break from traditional January Sales, so what’s the best tactic to pursue?
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NewsSurge in use of multichannel services at Christmas
Christmas demand soars for retail’s multichannel services such as click-and-collect and speedy delivery as consumers increasingly take advantage of the different ways to shop.
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NewsPlay.com to shut down retail business
Play.com is to shut down its retail business to become a marketplace in March.
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AnalysisSites: Target Vs Amazon
Tim Ash, Creative partner at Movement, shares his view of good and bad apps.
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Amazon ventures into Brazil with Amazon.com.br
Amazon has made its first foray into Brazil with the launch of ebook site Amazon.com.br. The site offers more than 1.4 million Kindle books priced in Brazilian Reals, including more than 13,000 Portuguese-language titles. Amazon says its Kindle ereader will be available within weeks priced at BRL299 (£89). Meanwhile, Brazilian ...
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NewsAsos’ UK business has ‘turned a corner’ as sales rocket 24%
Asos boss Nick Robertson said the fashion etailer has “turned a corner” in the UK after a focus on price drove a sales surge in its first quarter.
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AnalysisSites: Net-a-Porter Vs Farfetch
Katie Bell, Global director of business development at Stardoll Media, shares her view of good and bad apps.
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Opinion
Blog: eBay is putting the fun into Christmas shopping
It’s not Christmas without an eBay festive themed pop-up shop.
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GalleryIn pictures: eBay's social media pop-up shop
Online giant eBay opened the door to it Social Shopping pop-up store in Covent Garden today, which features screens displaying up to the minute social media trends for the top gifts this Christmas.
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Apple launches eBay store
Consumer electronics specialist Apple has launched a store selling refurbished devices on eBay.The trial has been kept under wraps and has not been publicised by the retailer. The products are sold for the same price as equivalent items in Apple’s refurbished store on Apple.com.While Apple charges a sales tax in ...
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Otto Group acquires Neckermann.de. brand name
Otto Group has acquired the brand name and private labels of insolvent pure-play retailer Neckermann.de.The purchase includes the right to use the Neckermann trademarks, logos and internet domains in Germany. Otto Group also has the right to use Neckermann’s mailing list in Germany, although that is still subject to certain ...
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NewsEBay to launch social media pop-up store
EBay is opening a social media-led pop-up shop on Friday on what the retailer expects to be its busiest online shopping weekend.