Latest online retail news – Page 203
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NewsTesco customers targeted in cyber attack
A list of more than 2,000 Tesco customers’ email addresses and passwords were posted online yesterday after data stolen from other sites was compiled by hackers.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis defies floods to deliver sales lift
John Lewis overcame the wet weather to record a 3.3% year-on-year rise in sales to £65.8m last week.
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NewsFormer Travis Perkins boss to chair Card Factory for IPO
Dunelm chairman and former Travis Perkins chief executive Geoff Cooper has been appointed chairman of specialist retailer Card Factory, which is expected to float.
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NewsLush trademarks Amazon UK boss' name for toilet products
Lush has registered the name of Amazon UK boss Christopher North as a trademark for toilet products, it has emerged following the cosmetics retailer’s High Court infringement battle with the online giant.
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NewsVente-Privee UK sales soar driven by m-commerce
Flash sales site Vente-Privee UK sales soared 22% in 2013 driven by m-commerce.
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NewsDunelm expands into furniture as first half profits rise
Value homewares retailer Dunelm is expanding into furniture as it seeks to expand the business.
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NewsAmazon loses High Court infringement battle with Lush
Amazon has lost a High Court case which ruled that it infringed the trademark of beauty firm Lush by diverting customers to similar products through online searches.
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NewsNew Look rules out IPO as it ramps up international expansion
New Look has ruled out joining the throng of retail IPO candidates as it focuses on ramping up its international expansion.
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NewsNew Look third-quarter sales rise driven by online
Fashion retailer New Look has reported an increase in sales in the third quarter when it defied “difficult” conditions.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Pets at Home, Amazon, Lush and retail sales
Retail news round-up on February 11, 2014: Pets at Home strengthens board ahead of expected float, retail sales growth steps up in January and Amazon infringes Lush’s copyright.
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NewsJanuary retail sales rise at strongest rate in four years
Retail like-for-likes rose 3.9% in January when total sales surged 5.4%, the strongest growth recorded since March 2010.
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NewsAo.com boss: 'IPO will give us the firepower for huge growth'
Ao.com chief executive John Roberts said its float next month would give it the “firepower” to realise huge growth as it gears up for international expansion.
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NewsPoundshop.com launch delayed until Tuesday
Poundworld’s transactional website Poundshop.com’s launch has been delayed three days until Tuesday.
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NewsAo.com confirms intention to float as Brian McBride joins
White goods etailer Ao.com has confirmed its widely speculated intention to float on the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsTerry Leahy and Bob Willett back fashion website Atterley Road
Former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy and former Best Buy international head Bob Willett have backed an investment in fashion etailer Atterley Road.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis posts 4.9% sales rise driven by online
John Lewis reported “solid” sales last week driven by a strong performance in its online and electricals divisions.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Monsoon Accessorize, Poundland, Atterley Road and New Look
Retail news round-up on February 7, 2014: Monsoon Accessorize back in the black, Poundland to open first stores in mainland Europe, Leahy and Willett back Atterley Road and New Look considers converting stores to menswear shops.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize 'back on track' under new boss John Browett
Monsoon Accessorize celebrated a happy anniversary after returning to the black last year under new chief executive John Browett.
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NewsOcado’s departing co-founder Jason Gissing sells shares worth £15m
Ocado’s departing co-founder and commercial director Jason Gissing sold three million shares in the online grocer the day he revealed his retirement.
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NewsMade.com staff sleep over to beat tube strike
Quirky London-based furniture etailer Made.com’s staff enjoyed some suite dreams this week as they bedded down at its Notting Hill showroom.