All Asos articles – Page 42
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NewsEtailer Vente-Privee heralds the end of pure online players
The founder of fashion etailer Vente-Privee has said that the future is multichannel and said that pureplays such as Asos will go into stores.
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NewsApple comes bottom in retail website rankings
Apple has come bottom of the rankings in a report studying the usability of the 25 top retail websites in the UK.
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OpinionComment: Time to recognise big retail’s role in economic recovery
Ed Miliband’s ideas to tackle the burden of business rates on small businesses should be welcomed and will help stimulate the more detailed debate that’s needed if a solution to this punitive cost on retail is to be found.
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NewsAsos director James Hart set to depart after 13 years
Asos director James Hart is set to leave the online fashion giant 13 years after starting as its first employee.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s Verdict: Asos - Amazingly strong online sales?
Back in the past, Asos stood for “As Seen On Screen”, but now it seems to stand for “Amazingly Strong Online Sales”…
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NewsAsos UK's revival down to self-help not economy, says Robertson
Asos’ soaring UK sales are down to self-help rather than any improvement in the economy, according to boss Nick Robertson.
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NewsAsos to beat profit forecasts after strong fourth quarter
Online fashion retailer Asos has raised full-year profit expectations after strong trading in the fourth quarter.
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NewsAsos promotes four of its senior executives to retail directors
Online retailer Asos has promoted four of its senior executives to newly created retail director roles.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asos, Debenhams, River Island, Cook and Dixons
Retail news round-up September 16, 2013: Asos expected to report strong fourth quarter; Debenhams’ full year like-for-like sales expected to jump; River Island under pressure to suport Bangladesh factory safety agreement; Cook sales surge; Dixons considers launching repair service
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NewsAsos poaches top Amazon director as it strengthens leadership team
Asos has poached Amazon finance boss Shaun McCabe as it further strengthens its management team.
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NewsPrimark to end Asos trial and insists it has no plans to launch own etail offer
Primark is to end its online trial with Asos and had insisted it has no plans to launch its own transactional website despite speculation that the value retailer was planning to.
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NewsAsos hires sourcing director from Blacks and Millets
Asos has hired Simon Platts from outdoors retailers Blacks and Millets as sourcing director.
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NewsAsos signs £100m contract for Barnsley distribution centre management
Asos has signed a £100m contract for the management of its global distribution centre with logistics provider Norbert Dentressangle.
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OpinionComment: Would Morrisons/Ocado merit a mention in Robert Peston Goes Shopping?
Robert Peston’s TV programme on shopping on Monday made enthralling viewing.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Burberry, Debenhams, Asos, Tesco and Kilian Kerner
Retail news round-up September 3, 2013: Burberry’s new fragrance campaign; Debenhams doubles advertising investment; Asos finds new logistics provider; Tesco appoints non-executive director; and Kilian Kerner grows with five House of Fraser shop in shops
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NewsHomewares retailer Brissi appoints Peter Williams and Patricia Burnett
Homewares retailer Brissi has appointed retail heavyweights Peter Williams and Patricia Burnett to its board.
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AnalysisIn pictures: The coolest retail offices in the UK
In-store design and theatre are increasingly important factors in retail, but does the industry boast equally inspiring headquarters for staff? John Ryan tours some of the coolest head offices.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waitrose, Tesco and Asos
Retail news round-up August 22, 2013: Waitrose is exploring using GPS tracking technology for shopper orders, a Tesco technical glitch has given shoppers 88% discount off ice creams and Asos has selected Innotrac for its US fulfillment
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OpinionComment: Department stores are being left behind in the global market
Waitrose has become a supplier to Eurostar, and fellow travelling Partners at John Lewis are moving into the departure lounge at Heathrow.
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NewsIn the news: Kate Bostock, Coast's new boss profiled
Kate Bostock, the former clothing boss at Marks & Spencer, is to join Coast next month as chief executive. Retail Week takes a look at the career of one of the biggest names in fashion.