Latest online retail news – Page 127
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Yoox Net-a-Porter and Next
Retail round-up on April 20, 2016: UAE's Alabbar Enterprises takes 3% stake in Yoox Net-a-Porter and Next's chief executive's yearly bonus slashed.
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NewsThe Hut Group profits jump 33% as international sales soar
The Hut Group has unveiled a 33% jump in full-year profits as international sales accounted for more than 50% of revenue for the first time.
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NewsOnline sales made via smartphones double in March as m-commerce booms
The value of retail sales made through smartphones more than doubled in March as the m-commerce trend continued to gain traction.
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NewsAmazon mulls airport acquisition to accelerate logistics ambitions
Amazon is mulling a move to acquire an airport in Germany as it accelerates plans to operate its own fleet of delivery aeroplanes.
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NewsTesco trials automated shopping app for online customers
Tesco has launched an automated shopping service that allows online customers to replenish groceries and monitor price changes.
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NewsHarveys owner Steinhoff UK profits jump 32% after online sales boost
Steinhoff UK - the owner of Harveys and Bensons for Beds - has recorded a 32% jump in annual profits after investment in its online offering bore fruit.
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NewsPoundland boss positive on ecommerce but admits sharp learning curve
Poundland boss Jim McCarthy has claimed its ecommerce site has a “good future”, but admitted there is still work to do to make it the “finished article”.
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NewsMothercare UK sales advance but overseas revenues slump in tough conditions
Mothercare has reported a sales improvement at its core UK business but overseas trading has been challenging.
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NewsEBay partners with Facebook on automated messenger trial
EBay is piloting Facebook’s automated messaging technology to alert shoppers when an auction for an item they have bid on is ending.
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NewsMusic revenues surge but digital subscriptions outstrip physical sales
Music sales grew at the fastest rate in almost two decades last year as digital subscriptions outstripped physical revenues for the first time.
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NewsAsos pre-tax profits rise as retail sales and mobile traffic surge
Asos has unveiled an 18% jump in half-year pre-tax profits as retail sales and mobile traffic soared during the period.
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NewsOpinion: Retail destinations must find 'magic ingredient' to beat online
As ecommerce continues to impact retail footfall, developers are relying on food outlets and leisure to attract and retain consumers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Iceland, Amazon and The Range
Retail round-up on April 11, 2016: Iceland to add to Food Warehouse format, Amazon and Barclays team up and The Range plots German expansion.
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NewsShop Direct group customer director Dene Jones exits etailer
Shop Direct group customer director Dene Jones has parted company with the business after two and a half years, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsOcado appoints US logistics adviser as Publix rumours swirl
Ocado has appointed logistics outfit Mace to advise on its US debut amid rumours that it is in talks with grocery chain Publix Super Markets.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on N Brown and grocery prices
Retail news round-up on April 04, 2016: N Brown vows to pay living wage to all workers, regardless of age and grocery prices fall for the fourth straight month in March.
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NewsWalmart rivals Alibaba and Amazon in China with new Global Shop
Walmart is going toe-to-toe with online rivals Alibaba and Amazon in China after launching an online platform selling international products.
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NewsBoohoo launches standalone menswear site to personalise offer
Fashion etailer Boohoo.com has launched a dedicated menswear site as it looks to capitalise on the evolving menswear market.
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NewsAo.com posts better-than-expected performance in fourth quarter
Electricals etailer Ao.com has reported a better-than-anticipated fourth-quarter performance, with revenue and earnings ahead of expectations.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Notonthehighstreet, BHS and more
Retail news round-up on March 29, 2016: Notonthehighstreet seeks capital funding, BHS close to cashing in on Oxford Street flagship deal, and bad weather hits Easter trade