Latest online retail news – Page 228
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NewsClaire's gears up for European ecommerce launch
Accessories retailer Claire’s is launching its first transactional European website next week as its turnaround gathers pace.
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NewsOnline fashion sales jump 15% in March despite cold snap
Online retail revenue soared 16% year on year last month as fashion etail sales jumped despite the unseasonable weather.
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NewsTesco etail sales surge as it vies for online dominance
Tesco’s online grocery sales are expected to have hit £2.5bn in its last financial year as the retailer pushes forward in its quest to become a global dotcom business.
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Otto Group to expand ecommerce operations
Otto Group is to invest E300m (£255.2m) in the expansion of its ecommerce operations over the next two years, according to managing director Rainer Hillebrand.The retailer aims to increase online revenues from E5.7bn (£4.8bn) in 2012 to E8bn (£6.8bn) in 2015.A key project is a new online brand, dubbed Collins, ...
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NewsAmazon's Ajay Kavan joins board of charity In Kind Direct
Amazon UK vice president of consumables Ajay Kavan has joined the board of In Kind Direct, a charity that redistributes products donated by retailers.
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NewsSir Terry Leahy-backed tyre etailer’s eyes European deal as sales soar
Online tyre retailer Blackcircles.com, which is backed by former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy and operates Tesco Tyres, is in talks to buy or partner with rival European firms as it looks to expand its relationshp with the grocer.
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NewsOnline sales rocket in March amid poor weather conditions
Poor weather last month drove shoppers online as etail sales rocketed 12%, but shoppers shunned visits to physical stores amid the ice and snow.
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NewsLovehoney starts US marketing push as it launches Fifty Shades range
Online sex toy retailer Lovehoney has kickstarted a major marketing push in America as it starts selling the official Fifty Shades of Grey collection in the country.
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NewsFat Face installs new till system to cope with double-digit growth
Clothing retailer Fat Face said its new electronic point of sale (epos) system helped it cope with double-digit sales growth over peak period.
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NewsHic and collect
It is the tradition of British boozers to binge on the strong stuff then pass out on the sofa.
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Multichannel retailer Otto Group reveals preliminary figures
Multichannel retailer Otto Group has revealed preliminary figures for the year to February 28.Consolidated revenues rose 1.7% to E11.8bn (£9.94bn).The group’s multichannel retail earnings rose 0.4% to E10.07bn (£8.48bn). Ecommerce revenues increased 7% to E5.7bn (£4.8bn), representing 57% of total retail turnover.In Germany, online sales were E3.7bn (£3.12bn).Chairman of the ...
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NewsJacques Vert hires ex-Disney director as multichannel boss
Jacques Vert has hired former Disney Stores joint managing director John Hobson as its new multichannel director.
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NewsArcadia hires American Express digital boss to lead ecommerce
Topshop owner Arcadia has recruited former American Express digital boss Alex Tait to head up the group’s ecommerce operation.
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NewsEtailer Missguided launches overseas as it aims to double sales this year
Fashion etailer Missguided is pushing the button on its overseas expansion as it looks to double its turnover this year.
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NewsEBay rebrands price comparison site Shopping.com
EBay has relaunched Shopping.com, the price comparison and affiliate site it bought in 2005 for $634m, as the eBay Commerce Network.
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NewsShortlist for PayPal etail awards 2013 unveiled
The shortlist for the PayPal etail awards 2013 has been unveiled with the leading players in the sector all battling it out for a coveted trophy.
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Casino adds grocery offer to its Cdiscount website
Casino has added a grocery offer to its Cdiscount website. Shoppers receive free home delivery in metropolitan areas on orders over E20 (£17).Cdiscount is one of the most visited websites in France, and for the launch of the grocery service the etailer offered its cardholders a refund on their first ...
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NewsEtailer Occa Home adds former Best Buy Europe boss Willett to board
Occa Home, the furniture etailer backed by Asos and The Hut investor The William Currie Group, has appointed former Best Buy Europe boss Bob Willett to its board.
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NewsWilkinson multichannel boss Simon Hathway set to exit
Wilkinson head of multichannel Simon Hathway is set to leave the value retailer in September after six years at the company.
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News4G to boost retail spend by £1.8bn a year, says eBay
The arrival of universal 4G in Britain could boost the retail economy by around £1.8bn a year, according to new research by online giant eBay.