All Asos articles – Page 39
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OpinionComment: Some of the retail IPO valuations are beyond belief
Barracuda Search co-founder and joint managing director Jamie Zuppinger is staggered by the valuations of recent retail IPOs
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AnalysisAnalysis: The rise of the hybrid retail store
As Argos pilots its new generation of digital stores, Mark Faithfull looks at the rise of a hybrid format and the implications for distribution and online fulfilment.
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NewsBoohoo adds Zoopla finance boss to board as it confirms float
Boohoo has added Zoopla chief financial officer Stephen Morana to its stellar board as it confirms its float plans.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The state of play in retail property
From flagship openings and international arrivals, to trials of store formats and the first click-and-collect hub in a shopping centre, Laura Heywood recaps the latest retail-focused property news making the headlines
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NewsAsos improves fulfilment with more delivery options
Asos has made a raft of fulfillment improvements including an option to deliver to a safe place such as a porch or shed.
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NewsBoohoo set to hire former Asos director Peter Williams as chairman
Fashion etailer Boohoo.com is set to hire former Asos non-executive director Peter Williams as its chairman as it finalises plans for its £500m float.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Asos is unlocking the value of real time data
Real time data has big potential in retail, and Asos is one of the first to make use of it. Rebecca Thomson assesses the possibilities.
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NewsAsos’ Australian arm hit by technical glitch
Asos left its Australian customer base frustrated last weekend when an IT fault meant orders were delayed or were not delivered.
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OpinionComment: Will investors make a £1bn bet on Ao.com as it lines up IPO?
White goods etailer Ao.com has made its presence keenly felt in the industry over the last few years, whether for the way it has put customer service at its heart or its amusing ads.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose and Stefano Pessina among chairmen expecting growth in 2014
Optimism about the UK’s economic outlook has surged in the past year among retailers, according to a survey of retail chairmen.
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NewsAo.com confirms intention to float as Brian McBride joins
White goods etailer Ao.com has confirmed its widely speculated intention to float on the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsTerry Leahy and Bob Willett back fashion website Atterley Road
Former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy and former Best Buy international head Bob Willett have backed an investment in fashion etailer Atterley Road.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sir Terry Leahy and Nick Robertson on why delivery has become so crucial
Few would have predicted a decade ago that fulfilment would become the difference between making a sale or not but few would contest now that it plays a huge role.
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NewsAsos boosts sales by 33% using real-time data
Asos increased sales by 33% in the four months to December 2013 using real-time pricing software that pulls in data from across the web to inform buying and merchandising decisions.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Twitter faces an uphill battle to make its ecommerce venture a success
Twitter is trying to succeed where Facebook failed in selling directly to consumers, however it may face an uphill battle according to ecommerce experts.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reported to be planning Australian launch
Marks & Spencer has made appointments at an Australian holding company, sparking speculation about an imminent launch in the country.
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NewsWestfield London launches click-and-collect hub with fitting rooms
Westfield London has today launched a click-and-collect hub in partnership with Collect+ that will allow shoppers to pick up their online orders from the centre.
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NewsCity opens door to retail IPOs as Poundland and Pets at Home head the queue
The City has given the green light to retail IPOs after poring over the industry’s Christmas performance.
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OpinionComment: Playing a new retail game
The England cricket team’s Ashes performance provides lessons for retail, says Peter Williams
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AnalysisIn numbers: Round-up of retail's Christmas trading updates
Dozens of the biggest retailers have updated the market on their all-important Christmas trading in the last few weeks. Here’s a glance at the headline numbers.