All Amazon articles – Page 92
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AnalysisAnalysis: Etail ideas for the ultimate user experience
Ecommerce has come a long way in the last decade. Lucy Fisher finds out which retail sites are leading the way from the customer’s perspective.
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NewsMarks & Spencer pledges 'market-leading' online options
Marks & Spencer aims to set new standards in ecommerce from a customer point of view as it enhances its supply chain capabilities.
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Amazon plans distribution hub in Czech Republic
The US-based online giant has chosen the location over Poland because of the country’s modest wages and central European location, according to sources.The 1.1 million sq ft facility is expected to become operational this autumn.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Amazon set to dominate despite growth slowing
Amazon’s results last week gave some hope for multichannel competitors, particularly internationally, as growth slowed to 22% in its first quarter.
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OpinionComment: Argos proves to be Home Retail Group’s white knight
It’s just been announced that Home Retail Group’s annual sales have stayed more or less flat at £5.48bn, with pre-tax profits rising from £104m to £130m.
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NewsAmazon tax petition handed to Downing Street
Amazon is under pressure to pay corporation tax as a petition, set up by independent bookshop owners, signed by 160,000 people was handed in to Number 10.
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Amazon poised to launch services in Russia
US ecommerce giant Amazon is poised to launch its services in Russia, where it is opening an office.Amazon has reportedly hired Arkady Vitrouk, the former general director of publishing house Azbuka-Atticus, to head operations.It indicates the likelihood of Amazon initially entering the market with its Kindle ereader, as it did ...
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Amazon to launch Appstore for Android in almost 200 countries
Amazon has revealed plans to introduce its Appstore for Android to almost 200 countries in the coming months, as it seeks to boost digital content revenue and take on rivals such as Apple and Google.Developers are being invited to submit apps for distribution in countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, South ...
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NewsJohn Lewis reclaims customer satisfaction crown
John Lewis has reclaimed its title as the top retailer for customer satisfaction, knocking Ikea from the top spot.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Flipkart goes head-to-head with Amazon in India
Indian ecommerce group Flipkart has launched its long-awaited Marketplace platform for third-party sellers.
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NewsHMV market share stable as grocers grab entertainment custom
HMV has maintained a stable market share in the first quarter despite shuttering a number of stores after crashing into administration.
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Amazon China to link with convenience store operator FamilyMart
Amazon China is linking with convenience store operator FamilyMart on a payment and collection service for customers in Shanghai.Around 100 pick-up points will be introduced initially, covering most areas of the city and mainly in stores that are open 24 hours. The scheme could potentially be extended if successful. Amazon ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: Walmart gears up for the digital fight against Amazon
The retail giant has unveiled a raft of omnichannel initiatives, but will this push be enough for Walmart to gain ground after a slow online start?
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NewsAmazon's Ajay Kavan joins board of charity In Kind Direct
Amazon UK vice president of consumables Ajay Kavan has joined the board of In Kind Direct, a charity that redistributes products donated by retailers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Walmart's idea to crowd source online deliveries work?
As Walmart considers using a crowd-sourcing approach to deliver online orders, Retail Week looks at the practicalities and implications of the move.
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Amazon appoints vice-president of European operation
Amazon has appointed Ezequiel Szafir to the role of vice-president of its European operation.Szafir has been managing director of Spanish clothing retailer Cortefiel since 2009 and will take up his position at the end of March.The appointment is aimed at reinforcing the online giant’s position in Europe. It also hints ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: There’s more than one way to keep the tills ringing
Tesco turned up the pressure on price again this week with its Price Promise scheme. But price isn’t everything.
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AnalysisAsda and HMV: The pros and cons of a potential acquisition
The world of retail was surprised today by the news Asda is understood to have expressed an interest in collapsed entertainment retailer HMV.
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OpinionComment: Showrooming - the new buzz word for retailers
Just when you thought you had cracked one buzz word, along comes the next battleground in the war for the consumer – showrooming.
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NewsAmazon hires former Asda director Rob McWilliam as finance boss
Amazon has hired former Asda director Rob McWilliam as its UK finance director as the etail giant’s balance sheet remains under the microscope.