Latest online retail news – Page 141
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NewsRetail Week Hackathon: Find out more about the teams competing
Nine teams have been selected by a panel of judges to take part in the Retail Week House of Fraser Hackathon, in association with Infosys.
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NewsAmazon boss Jeff Bezos denies etailer is a 'dystopian workplace'
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has denied the etailer is a “dystopian workplace” after allegations over employment practices were reported on Saturday.
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NewsSamsung picks UK as first European country for Samsung Pay launch
Samsung has revealed the UK will be the first European country to gain access to its payment system, which will launch in the “near future”.
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NewsWalmart-backed mobile payment platform CurrentC could postpone roll-out
CurrentC, a mobile payment platform backed by retailers including Walmart and Target could delay its US roll-out until next year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda and Alibaba
Retail news round-up on August 14, 2015: Asda commits to pay more for its milk supplies and Alibaba posts a 28% rise in quarterly revenues.
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NewsZalando increases revenue guidance as it attracts more customers
Zalando has recorded a huge surge in revenues for the first half of the year and raised its revenue guidance for the rest of the year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, Macy’s and TK Maxx
Retail news round-up on August 13, 2015: Sainsbury’s launches clothing website and Macy’s plots ecommerce trial in China.
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NewsStuart Rose backs online marketplace Fruugo as part of £1.4m funding round
Online marketplace Fruugo has raised £1.4m including a “significant” investment from former Marks & Spencer boss Lord Stuart Rose.
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NewsCard Factory sales climb in first half as return of capital to investor nears
Greetings card specialist Card Factory generated an 8% sales uplift in its first half, when it also opened its 800th branch.
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NewsGame confident ahead of peak following improved second-half trading
Game has reported “robust trading” in its second half and said it is well-positioned for the forthcoming peak trading period.
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NewsNew Look posts earnings rise and details menswear store plans
New Look has reported a rise in first-quarter sales and earnings, and detailed plans for standalone menswear stores.
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NewsAlibaba acquires 20% stake in electricals retailer Suning in £2.9bn deal
Chinese etail giant Alibaba is investing $4.6bn (£2.9bn) in electronics chain Suning, one of the country’s largest bricks-and-mortar retailers.
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NewsAmazon deal on former Tesco warehouse thought to signal launch of Fresh in UK
Amazon has agreed a 10-year lease on former Tesco warehouse in a signal that the etailer is gearing up to launch its grocery operation in the UK.
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NewsPet Supermarket parent files notice of intention to appoint administrator
Kokoba, the parent company of pet product etailers MedicAnimal and Pet Supermarket, has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
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NewsHigh streets slip in July as consumers opt to spend on leisure
High street like-for-like sales fell 1.1% in July as consumers chose to spend in restaurants and bars, according to BDO.
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NewsOnly 3% of iPhone 6 owners use Apple Pay to make purchases in stores
Only 3% of iPhone 6 owners typically use Apple Pay when shopping, a survey by Pymnts.com and analysts InfoScout has revealed.
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NewsRetailers fear Sunday trading red tape nightmare
Retailers believe new Sunday trading rules could create a bureaucratic headache, after the prospect of ‘zoning’ was raised.
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NewsSofa.com parts with boss Gareth Williams six months after acquisition
Sofa.com is parting company with chief executive Gareth Williams six months after being taken over by a new owner.
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NewsVery launches shoppable YouTube music video starring Rizzle Kicks
Shop Direct’s Very has created a new shoppable YouTube music video-style advert starring pop duo Rizzle Kicks.
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NewsEtsy shares fall following warning that currency rates could hit results
Etsy shares tumbled 13% after the online marketplace warned that its third-quarter results could be hit by currency exchange rates.