Latest online retail news – Page 137
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NewsArgos hit by website glitch as Christmas shopping period gets under way
Multichannel retailer Argos suffered problems on its website over the weekend just as the festive shopping period gets under way.
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NewsWatch: M&S goes ‘mobile-first’ with special moments Christmas campaign
M&S will launch its Christmas ad today, starting with a preview to members of its Sparks loyalty scheme followed by online and social media.
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NewsAmazon offers free same-day delivery to Prime members in Southeast
Amazon has launched same-day delivery to Prime members across 1 million items in London and parts of Hertfordshire and Berkshire.
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NewsHelloFresh teams up with Jamie Oliver on new range of recipes
Food delivery service HelloFresh has partnered with Jamie Oliver on a range of recipes that will be available to customers next year.
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NewsFarfetch rolls out same-day delivery as investment in fulfilment continues
Luxury fashion etailer Farfetch has rolled out same-day delivery as it presses ahead with expansion plans and investment in operations.
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NewsAsda in radical rethink over Black Friday involvement
Asda has radically rethought its Black Friday strategy and is likely to massively dial down its involvement in the promotional frenzy.
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NewsM&S signs up 1.8m Sparks members as customers shrug off data fears
M&S has so far signed up 1.8 million shoppers to its Sparks membership scheme and a website data scare has not hit applications to join.
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NewsComment: Retailers must adopt transparency over online reviews
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reportedly investigating Sports Direct over allegations it has blocked bad reviews.
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NewsAmazon opens first physical bookshop to combine offline and online experience
Amazon is launching its first physical bookstore today in its hometown of Seattle as it dips its toe into bricks-and-mortar retailing.
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NewsFashion veteran Gifi Fields launches Scarlett & Jo ecommerce site
Fashion veteran Gifi Fields aims to carve out share in the plus-size market with the launch of etail business Scarlett & Jo.
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NewsSelfridges posts record profits as it embarks on Oxford Street investment
Department store business Selfridges has posted record annual profits and expects continued strong performance as it overhauls its flagship store.
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NewsChristmas retail sales expected to jump 2.5% to £42bn, Mintel finds
UK retail sales are projected to increase 2.5% year on year in December to £42bn, according to market research firm Mintel
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NewsGear4music revenues surge 43% as it records maiden interim results
Musical instruments retailer Gear4music has reported a 43% surge in first-half revenues in its maiden results since floating.
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NewsShop Direct boss denies two-week long Black Friday is 'vanity exercise'
Shop Direct boss Alex Baldock says the retailer has “big plans” for its two-week long Black Friday and denies it is a “vanity exercise”.
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NewsOnline delivery volumes on course to surpass forecasts in 2015
Online delivery volumes are poised to exceed forecasts for 2015, boosted by a sharp rise in September, new figures reveal.
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NewsShop Direct profits surge after focus on personalisation and big data
Very owner Shop Direct has reported full-year pre-tax profits up 78% to £71.7m, driven by investment in big data and personalisation.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Walmart and Darty
Retail news round-up on October 27, 2015: Walmart seeks permission to test drones for home delivery and Darty has two weeks to discuss buyout with Fnac.
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NewsMajestic Wine to scrap six bottle minimum purchase rule
Majestic Wine is scrapping its six bottle minimum purchase rule as it strives to make the shopping experience “simpler and easier” for customers.
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NewsNick Bubb's verdict: Did Sharp jump from Debenhams or was he pushed?
There had been rumours that investor unrest at Debenhams would claim the scalp of its boss, but is that the real reason for Sharp’s exit?
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NewsWaitrose targets kitchen market with launch of specialist website
Waitrose has launched a new website dedicated to kitchen products as the supermarket chain bids to muscle its way in to the growing market.