Latest online retail news – Page 200
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on February retail sales, eBay and HMV
Retail news round-up on March 11, 2014: Retail sales down 1% in February as food price inflation slows, EBay boss John Donahoe’s total compensation cut by more than half, HMV to ditch pre-owned game sales
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NewsEvans Cycles profits rocket as it plans to ramp up store openings
Evans Cycles pre-tax profit rocketed last year as investment in stores and systems paid off.
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NewsDavid Cameron announces £45m funding for internet of things
David Cameron has announced there will be an extra £45m worth of funding up for grabs for companies developing ‘internet of things’ technologies.
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NewsNext to launch branded fashion spin-off website Label
Next is launching a spin-off website called Label which stocks branded fashion including Warehouse, Oasis, Nike and Superdry.
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NewsMoonpig.com owner Photobox plans IPO
Moonpig.com owner Photobox plans to join the swathe of retailers floating on the stock market.
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NewsDebenhams promotes Ross Clemmow to ecommerce director
Debenhams has promoted Ross Clemmow to the role of ecommerce director.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Poundland, Tesco, Morrisons, Amazon and Sainsbury's
Retail news round-up on March 10, 2014: Poundland to float with £750m valuation, Tesco finance boss McIlwee set to exit, Morrisons to sell off property, Amazon to develop computer games and Sainsbury’s staff take home £8m windfall.
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NewsAsos appoints Hilary Riva and Rita Clifton to board as non executives
Asos has appointed former Arcadia director Hilary Riva as non-executive director along with advertising executive Rita Clifton.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise 6.9% as weather improves
John Lewis sales increased 6.9% on a year ago in the week to March 1, just ahead of the retailer’s performance in the year to date.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Majestic Wine, Waitrose, Hilco and Boohoo.com
Retail news round-up on March 7, 2014: Majestic Wine hires new CRM agency, Waitrose plans more Scottish stores, Hilco bids for Elverys, Boohoo to begin trading on March 14.
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NewsBoohoo valued at £560m as it plots to use funds for overseas growth
Fashion etailer Boohoo has been valued at £560m as its management team plans to use the proceeds to drive its international growth.
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NewsJohn Lewis gunning to topple home furnishings market leader Ikea
John Lewis is gunning to become the largest home retailer as it seeks to topple market leader Ikea.
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NewsEbay launches customer curation tool on UK site
EBay UK has launched a curation tool allowing shoppers to create their own collection of must-have items that can be shared with others for shopping inspiration.
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NewsAo.com angers suppliers by asking them to clarify terms with rival Dixons
Online white goods retailer Ao.com is understood to have written to suppliers asking them to clarify whether Dixons gets better terms than they do.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, AO.com, House of Fraser and more
Retail news round-up on March 6, 2014: Amazon inks Mexican food deal; AO.com writes to suppliers over Dixons terms; House of Fraser to open 12 click and collect shops; and consumer confidence in Ireland up
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NewsTesco cuts delivery charges to woo online grocery shoppers
Tesco has stepped up its plans to drive delivery prices down as part of its fight-back against fierce competition.
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NewsBoohoo to be valued at £500m as Ao.com exercises over-allotment option
Boohoo shares are expected to sell at 50p, valuing it at more than £500m, as Ao.com exercises its “over-allotment” option.
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NewsMPs call for urgent overhaul of the business rates system
The Government must act in order for high streets not to “wither” and become “social deserts” said the chair of the Retail Inquiry MP Adrian Bailey.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches technology incubator JLab for start-ups
John Lewis is launching a start-up incubator, JLab, in a bid to tap into innovative ideas from smaller technology companies and start-ups.
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NewsBoohoo adds Zoopla finance boss to board as it confirms float
Boohoo has added Zoopla chief financial officer Stephen Morana to its stellar board as it confirms its float plans.