Latest online retail news – Page 101
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NewsFinery hires new boss to replace co-founder Raithatha
Finery has appointed John Hind as its new chief executive to succeed current boss and company co-founder Nickyl Raithatha.
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NewsCo-op extends membership scheme to electricals business
The Co-op has extended its membership scheme to allow shoppers to redeem and earn rewards through its online electricals business.
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NewsPhysical music sales decline slows, helped by Ed Sheeran
The rate of physical music sales’ decline has slowed to 0.5%, the latest industry data showed.
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NewsYoox Net-a-Porter profits climb in first half
Yoox Net-a-Porter has reported a rise in sales and earnings in the first half of the year.
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NewsNext full-price sales edge up in second quarter
Next has posted a 0.7% rise in full-price sales in the second quarter, helped by warm weather.
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NewsToday in retail: Do Amazon’s profits really matter?
Amazon’s volatile profits have become a fact of retail life – and this quarter was no exception, with profits crashing.
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NewsAmazon’s profits plunge as sales continue to rise
Amazon’s profits fell sharply in its second quarter, as the etail giant continued to sacrifice its bottom line in favour of rapid expansion.
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NewsMatchesfashion.com owners explore sale options
Matchesfashion.com’s owners are reportedly exploring potential sale options, hunting for advisers to manage the process.
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NewsMove of the week: Jo Whitfield made Co-op Food boss
Having taken on the role of interim chief executive of Co-op Food six months ago, Jo Whitfield now has been appointed on a permanent basis.
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NewsMySale profits jump as customer numbers increase
Online flash sales business MySale has registered a jump in full-year earnings, driven by a spike in customer numbers and gross margin gains.
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NewsTesco rolls out same-day online delivery nationwide
Tesco is extending its same day online grocery delivery service to 300 stores across the UK in a move it says will cover 99% of UK households.
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NewsAsda casts slide-rule over variety store group B&M
Asda is mulling a £4.4bn bid for variety store star B&M, it has been reported.
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NewsShop Direct sale scrapped by Barclay brothers
The Barclay brothers have decided not to sell or float Shop Direct due to declining investor appetite.
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NewsArcadia merges bricks and clicks with in-store ordering
Topshop owner Arcadia has rolled out a new system across 1,400 stores that allows customers to order products online while out shopping.
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NewsExclusive: Bertrand Bodson to exit Sainsbury's Argos
Sainsbury’s Argos chief digital and marketing officer Bertrand Bodson is leaving the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsZalando sales rise as it launches membership scheme
Zalando has posted surging half-year sales and launched a new premium membership scheme in its native Germany.
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NewsMissguided chief financial officer departs
Missguided’s chief financial officer Paul Masters has left the business after two years in the role.
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NewsAsos sales spike as it ploughs investment into tech
Asos has posted a jump in third-quarter sales, bolstered by a leap in its active customer and total order numbers.
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NewsFeelunique launches unlimited next-day delivery service
Feelunique is rolling out a new service called Unlimited Delivery, which will allow shoppers to pay an annual fee for free next-day delivery.
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NewsOpinion: Amazon’s Prime Day is changing how people shop
This week consumers were expected to go into overdrive as smartphones were swiped, laptops desperately booted up and orders barked into Echo devices as online Goliath Amazon staged its third Prime Day.