Latest online retail news – Page 217
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's and business rates
Retail news round-up September 24, 2013: Sainsbury’s hires Conversocial to bolster its social media strategy; Ed Miliband pledges business rates freeze for small firms
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NewsAsos director James Hart set to depart after 13 years
Asos director James Hart is set to leave the online fashion giant 13 years after starting as its first employee.
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NewsTesco boss hails generational shift in consumer behaviour
Consumer behaviour is undergoing the biggest generational change since the 1960s and only retailers that adapt will survive, according to Tesco boss Philip Clarke.
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NewsBoden profits jump 36% as international sales surge
Boden pre-tax profits jumped 36% to £24.3m in its year to December 31, 2012 as international sales continued to grow.
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NewsShop Direct hires first customer director to drive personalisation strategy
Littlewoods and Very owner Shop Direct has hired its first customer director who will help drive its aim of developing the world’s best personalised website.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on TK Maxx and Littlewoods
Retail news round-up September 20, 2013: TK Maxx launches first cross platform ad campaign and Littlewoods unveils its £3m autumn campaign starring Myleene Klass and Mark Wright.
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NewsShoppers shun m-commerce as retailers hope for mobile Christmas
The majority of shoppers are yet to embrace m-commerce and have no plans to over the next year despite retailers forecasting a “mobile Christmas” this year.
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NewsAsos UK's revival down to self-help not economy, says Robertson
Asos’ soaring UK sales are down to self-help rather than any improvement in the economy, according to boss Nick Robertson.
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NewsAugust retail sales growth 'exceptionally high' driven by online
August retail sales volume growth was “exceptionally high” against last year, up 2.1%, as consumers continued to spend online.
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NewsAsos to beat profit forecasts after strong fourth quarter
Online fashion retailer Asos has raised full-year profit expectations after strong trading in the fourth quarter.
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NewsIn pictures: Kathmandu to launch commuter targeted ad campaign as part of rebrand
Outdoor retailer Kathmandu will next week launch a new campaign targeting commuters fed up with the rat race as part of a rebrand of the outdoor specialist.
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NewsJML to launch new TV shopping channel The Store next month
Home shopping retailer JML is to launch its first TV channel on October 1 called The Store, broadcasting seven days a week.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco and M&S
Retail news round-up September 18, 2013: Tesco to unveil own-brand Hudl tablet device; M&S to use mobile technology to communicate directly with workers in Asian factories
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NewsThe Hut Group targets 50% overseas sales by 2014 as it mulls IPO
Half of fast-growing etail group The Hut’s sales are set to come from overseas by the beginnning of 2014 as it continues to mull an IPO.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Harrods, Net-a-Porter and Christopher Kane
Retail news round-up September 17, 2013: Tesco found to be selling Dutch pork labelled as British while it plans new Irish stores; Harrods’ Marigay McKee is set to become president of Saks Fifth Avenue; Net-a-porter launches new social networking app; and Christopher Kane to open first London store
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NewsEtailer Mobile Fun's full-year sales rise 15%
Mobile phone accessories etailer Mobile Fun’s full-year sales jumped 14.7% to £11.5m driven by its international roll-out.
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NewsMoonpig owner Photobox full-year EBITDA jumps 19%
Online retail group Photobox, owner of greetings card etailer Moonpig, EBITDA jumped 19% to £19.7m as sales increased 13.3% to £147.6m in its year to April 30.
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NewsThe Hut records strong first half profit growth
The Hut has reported strong growth in first half profits after sales increased more than 30% year on year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asos, Debenhams, River Island, Cook and Dixons
Retail news round-up September 16, 2013: Asos expected to report strong fourth quarter; Debenhams’ full year like-for-like sales expected to jump; River Island under pressure to suport Bangladesh factory safety agreement; Cook sales surge; Dixons considers launching repair service
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NewsDixons to allow shoppers to compare prices with rivals in store
Dixons is to tackle showrooming head on with a new app which encourages shoppers to compare its prices with rivals.