Latest online retail news – Page 243
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NewsAmazon global profits plummet to £4.5m in second quarter despite sales surge
Amazon’s global net profits plummeted to $7m (£4.5m) in its second quarter, despite sales soaring 29% to $12.83bn (£8.18bn) as it continued to invest in its business.
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Ikea to use augmented reality in 2013 catalogue
Ikea is to use augmented reality in its 2013 catalogue. The new features will let consumers access films, interactive experiences and photo galleries using their smartphones, it has been reported.A digital version of the catalogue will be released in the US on July 31 and the print version will be ...
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NewsShop Direct earnings soar as new brands outperform
Tight stock control and efficient management of customer credit boost home shopping giant.
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NewsAnalysis: Jacques Vert Group - Merger creates new strategy
The newly created group has a busy year ahead as it bids for share of its specialist market.
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NewsHobbycraft to drive multichannel as profits rise
Arts and crafts specialist Hobbycraft is to ramp up its multichannel offer.
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NewsFindel sales jump 8% as turnaround gains pace
Home shopping group Findel sales jumped 8% year on year in the 16 weeks to July 25 as its turnaround gained traction.
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NewsEBay partners with British Fashion Council to support young designers
Etail giant eBay has underlined its fashion credentials with a new partnership with the British Fashion Council to sponsor its Fashion Forward initiative, which supports emerging British designers.
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Walmart launches classroom supply lists online
Walmart has launched an online compilation of classroom supply lists for schools across the entire country.Classrooms by Walmart, introduced by the company’s @WalmartLabs division, enables parents to find their children’s classroom supply lists and purchase the items via Walmart.com or at their local Walmart store.According to Walmart, it is the ...
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NewsAmazon to open London technology centre
Amazon is to open a London technology hub to develop the next generation of TV and film technology.
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NewsVery launches festival delivery service
Shop Direct owned Very has launched a delivery service at Virgin Media’s V festival, which it claims is a world first for a music event.
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NewsIceland rolls out Bonus Card and discount coupon at till
Iceland has pressed the button on a roll out of its Bonus Card and money-off coupon-at-till initiative.
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NewsAsos denies director is to exit despite share sale
Asos product director Robert Bready has sold all of his shares in the fashion retailer fuelling rumours he is to exit.
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NewsIceland to launch online grocery site
Iceland is to launch a transactional website next year, seven years after it shut down its original ecommerce site.
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NewsFood fastest growing sector for mobile searches
Food was the fastest growing sector for mobile searches in the second quarter, rocketing 163% year-on-year.
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NewsJessops: Developing a new future
The photographic retailer may have survived crises, but it must develop further.
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NewsEtailer Achica to launch own brands
Upmarket homewares etailer Achica is to launch own brands in a bid to enhance its margin.
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NewsBrightHouse bolsters team for online push
Rent-to-own electricals and furniture retailer BrightHouse has appointed a new marketing boss and is on the hunt for its first head of ecommerce as it ramps up its online offer.
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NewsAsos sales jump due to price cuts and rain
Asos UK sales have bounced back as the online fashion giant’s price cuts paid off and the wet weather drove people online.
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NewsFarepak customers to get half their money back
Customers of Christmas savings club Farepak will receive half the money they invested in the firm before it collapsed back.
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NewsAsos boss brushes off Bostock rumours
Asos chief executive Nick Robertson insists he is not looking for a managing director, a role M&S outgoing clothing boss Kate Bostock was widely tipped to be in the running for.