All articles by Grace Bowden – Page 108
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NewsBoohoo.com sales surge as etailer increases full-year revenue expectations
Fashion etailer Boohoo has delivered significant sales growth across its UK and international markets over the final quarter.
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NewsRetailers suffer disappointing Christmas as like-for-likes edge up 0.1%
Retailers suffered a disappointing Christmas as December like-for-likes increased by just 0.1%, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsUniqlo owner Fast Retailing cuts profits forecast as warm weather hits sales
Fast Retailing’s first-quarter group profits have dived after mild weather hampered sales at its Uniqlo business.
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NewsSocial media advertising gains popularity but still disruptive, says Mintel
While social media users are increasingly likely to engage with advertising many still consider it distracting, research from Mintel shows.
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NewsMasterCard and Samsung partner on connected fridge grocery app
MasterCard and Samsung have partnered on an integrated app that will enable customers to buy groceries directly from their refrigerators.
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NewsThe Entertainer reveals Christmas sales up as online drives trade
The Entertainer had a strong Christmas trading performance as sales were driven by a 40% uplift in online revenues.
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NewsOnline review platform Feefo introduces video feedback capabilities
Feefo has introduced video reviews as a standard part of its feedback service, allowing shoppers to record testimonials for retail products.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Bricks-and-mortar analytics solution SimpliField
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week SimpliField is in the spotlight.
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NewsMade.com Christmas sales soar led by rise in mobile purchases
Online furniture retailer Made.com has revealed a jump in revenue over the Christmas period driven by sales through mobile devices.
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NewsFormer Bonmarché boss Tim Mason appointed as chairman of Eagle Eye
Bonmarché’s former boss Tim Mason will take over from Bob Willett as chairman of online customer loyalty specialists Eagle Eye.
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NewsHarvey Nichols full-year profits fall 30% after ‘challenging’ conditions
Harvey Nichols has revealed a 30% drop in full-year operating profits and flat sales as it invests in its store and technology offer.
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NewsEtail giant Amazon offers monthly payment option to UK shoppers
Amazon is bidding to woo shoppers from furniture and electricals retailers by offering loans to customers making big-ticket purchases.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales jump as shoppers buy last-minute Christmas bargains
Department store John Lewis sales continue to climb in the run-up to Christmas as shoppers snap up video games and Star Wars merchandise.
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NewsEtail giant Amazon predicts biggest-ever Christmas Day sales
Amazon is preparing for its busiest Christmas Day ever, as sales on December 25 have grown more than six-fold over the past five years.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: The most memorable retail quotes of 2015
Retail is full of colourful characters weighing in on developments in the sector – here’s a list of our top quotes this year.
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NewsHabitat redesigns website for mobile shoppers as m-commerce soars
Habitat has revamped its website with mobile shoppers in mind as it looks to boost its multichannel offer.
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NewsConsumer confidence stays positive for full year for the first time
Consumer confidence was up overall in December as shoppers felt optimistic about their personal finances and the economy throughout the year.
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NewsPinterest adds price drop notification to its app to drive purchases
Pinterest has added price drop notifications to its platform that will let users know when their pinned products have been reduced in price.
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NewsCastorama opens store that produces more energy than it uses
Kingfisher-owned DIY retailer Castorama has unveiled a new green store in France that produces more energy than it consumes.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Star Wars merchandise hits the retail shelves with full force
As Star Wars’ latest instalment hits screens across the UK, we take a look at what retailers are doing to cash in on the sci-fi saga.