Latest online retail news – Page 204
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NewsKPMG resigns as Poundworld auditor after highlighting "misleading" stocktaking
Poundworld’s auditor KPMG resigned in December after it qualified the retailer’s annual accounts, it has emerged.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on SuperGroup, Superdrug, Argos, eBay, House of Fraser and more
Retail news round-up on February 6, 2014: SuperGroup “on track for the full year” as like-for-likes edge up, Superdrug owner AS Watson considers relocation of corporate headquarters to UK and more.
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NewsOcado boss confident on Morrisons’ success online
Ocado boss Tim Steiner has defended Morrisons’ fledgling online grocery service after early research indicated the much-hyped launch in the Midlands failed to entice customers.
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NewsFirst online pound shop launches ahead of Poundshop.com debut
An online pound shop has launched this week for the first time, pipping Poundland co-founder Steve Smith’s Poundshop.com venture to the post.
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NewsTopshop and Topman to open giant flagship on Fifth Avenue
Topshop and Topman are set to launch on Fifth Avenue in New York this autumn with a giant flagship store.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, BRC shop prices, Argos, Homebase and more
Retail news round-up on February 4, 2014: Kantar shows Sainsbury’s strongest performer over Christmas, BRC says shop prices down 1% in January, Argos and Homebase send supplier letters and more.
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NewsSally targets 25 new format stores to drive its retail offer
Beauty retailer and wholesaler Sally is targeting opening up to 25 UK stores in its new format which combines retail and trade areas.
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NewsThe easy days of ecommerce are over, says former Wiggle boss
The easy days of ecommerce are over, according to former Wiggle chief executive Humphrey Cobbold.
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NewsRetail has only seen the tip of the iceberg with mobile, says Carphone Warehouse boss
Retail has only seen the ‘tip of the iceberg’ of the effect mobile will have, according to Carphone Warehouse chief executive Andrew Harrison.
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NewsHouse of Fraser redesigns website with touchscreens in mind
Department store House of Fraser has relaunched its website and has designed it with touchscreen devices in mind.
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NewsOverseas online shopper numbers surge, BRC reports
UK retailers have experienced a surge in online searches from key overseas markets including the Netherlands, France, Germany and the US.
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NewsAmazon UK sales slow as competitors up their game
Amazon UK sales growth slowed last year as retailers such as John Lewis and Dixons raised their game.
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NewsOcado co-founder Gissing retires as full-year losses widen
Ocado co-founder Jason Gissing is to retire from the retailer it was revealed as the online grocer reported widening pre-tax losses.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ocado, Game, Amazon, Sports Direct, Morrisons and more
Retail news round-up on February 4, 2014: Ocado co-founder Gissing retires and pre-tax losses widen, Activist investor Elliott revealed as Game backer, Amazon UK sales growth suffers slowdown and more.
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NewsTwitter eyes partnership for ecommerce venture
Twitter is mulling an ecommerce venture that could allow users to buy products directly from the site.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on B&M, DFS, Waterstones and Twitter
Retail news round-up on February 3, 2014: B&M and DFS step up plans to float, Twitter mulls commerce venture, Waterstones’ profits narrow and House of Fraser infringes Jack Wills’ copyright
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NewsWaitrose sales jump 6.8% in second half as online and service drive growth
Waitrose second-half sales excluding petrol grew 6.8% as the grocer’s myWaitrose loyalty scheme, online and “outstanding” customer service propelled growth.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis delivers 'decisive' market share gains as full-year sales rise 7.4%
John Lewis reported strong market share gains in its full year as sales rose 7.4% and 16 stores delivered record years.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hobbs, John Lewis and Amazon
Retail news round-up on January 31, 2014: Hobbs’ owner 3i writes down investment value by 40%, John Lewis Partnership plans switch to hybrid salary pension scheme, UK consumer confidence surges in January, Amazon turnover jumps 20% in fourth quarter
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NewsAbel & Cole reports sales rise under new owner
Sales at Abel & Cole have risen after the organic veg box retailer enticed new customers and increased loyalty among existing shoppers.