Latest online retail news – Page 252
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NewsSainsbury’s cheered by rise in online sales
Sainsbury’s claimed it has overtaken Asda to become the second- largest seller of online groceries, behind Tesco.
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NewsMobile will be game-changer for multichannel, says Debenhams online boss
Mobile will be the biggest game-changer for multichannel retail, says Debenhams.com boss Simon Forster.
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Amazon seeks growth in Australia
Amazon is taking steps towards growing in Australia with the creation of a data centre for its Amazon Web Services operation. The etail giant is also “actively assisting” domestic retailers in selling on Amazon.com, according to Australia’s Professional eBay and ecommerce Sellers Alliance (PeSA). PeSA Australia president Shaun O’Brien said ...
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NewsPeacocks plans online launch for 2013
Peacocks is to launch an online offer in the next 15 months under its new owners Edinburgh Woollen Mill.
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NewsOnline grocery shopping to get personal, says Ocado boss
Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner has said shoppers will expect an increasingly bespoke experience on retailer’s websites including targeted searches.
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Metro’s cash and carry operation to launch online shop
Metro’s cash and carry operation in China is to launch an online shop for local business customers later this year. The assortment will include mainly ambient products although the business also plans to add non-food ranges in the future. In addition, the retailer intends to open at least 10 cash-and-carries ...
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NewsLingerie firm Eveden mulls sale
Online lingerie firm Eveden has hired advisers to explore its strategic options which could include a £150m sale.
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NewsChannel Islands bid to preserve VAT loophole
Lawyers for the Channel Islands are heading to the high court this week in a last-gasp attempt to preserve the VAT loophole which exists in the region.
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NewsSainsbury's becomes second largest online grocer
Sainsbury’s is now the second largest online grocer with an annualised turnover of £750m.
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NewsOffice: Strong Christmas sales and expansion plans
The footwear retailer had strong Christmas sales and plans further expansion
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NewsWhittard to expand after good Christmas
Tea and coffee specialist Whittard of Chelsea is to embark on an expansion drive at home and overseas following a strong Christmas performance.
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NewsM&S launches new multichannel store format
Marks and Spencer is launching a new multichannel store format with free Wi-Fi and QR codes featured throughout.
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NewsSchuh to launch first international website
Schuh will take its first steps into Europe as it launches its first international website for France in May this year.
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NewsBoohoo moves into menswear
Online fashion retailer Boohoo.com will launch a menswear line on Wednesday.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership gears up for ‘profound change’ in retail market
John Lewis Partnership has unveiled a new round of investment in its businesses to ensure it remains at the forefront of “profound change in the retail market” driven by technological advances.
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NewsAsos launches click-and-collect service
Fashion giant Asos has become the latest etailer to launch a click-and-collect service as it vies to compete with multi-channel retailers in the battle for convenience.
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NewsOcado expects iPad launch to lift sales
Ocado expects a rise in sales through mobile devices following the launch of the new iPad.
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Harvey Norman reviews online trade expectations
Electronics retailer Harvey Norman is lowering expectations of its online trade just months after launching its first mainstream consumer ecommerce website.The plan had been to generate 5% of sales online but chief executive Gerry Harvey said the company’s recent internet trading figures had not been impressive.The retailer now believes it ...
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Neiman Marcus tests new iPhone app
Luxury department store operator Neiman Marcus is testing a new iPhone app to help enhance the relationship between staff and shoppers.Users can find out which sales associates are on duty at a store. Likewise, when a customer checks in to a particular store, sales associates are notified and can access ...
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NewsNet-a-Porter to launch kidswear, home and beauty sites
Luxury etailer Net-a-Porter is to launch sites for kidswear, homewares and health and beauty.