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Amazon’s Kindle Fire grabs share of US tablet market
Amazon’s Kindle Fire has overtaken Samsung to grab the second largest share of the US tablet market, according to research firm IHS. It estimated that Amazon had a 14% share of the market during the fourth quarter after releasing Kindle Fire in November. That compared with a 57% share for ...
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Lekkerland to offer new Barpay ecommerce payment system
Wholesaler Lekkerland is to offer a new Barpay ecommerce payment system at the over 18,000 stores it supplies. Shoppers who order products via the internet but do not want to pay with credit cards or use any other online payment method simply print a barcode along with their receipt. In-store, ...
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NewsM&S debuts outlet website
Marks and Spencer has launched an outlet format online for the first time today.
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NewsFlying Brands to sell gifts business to Interflora
Home shopping group Flying Brands is to sell its gifts division to Interflora.
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NewsGovernment urged to improve competitiveness so retailers invest
British Retail Consortium has urged Government to improve UK competitiveness to ensure retailers invest rather than increase their cash reserves.
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NewsCheryl Cole to open StylistPick's first pop-up shop
Online accessories specialist StylistPick is to open a pop-up shop at Westfield, London next week where face of the brand Cheryl Cole will make an appearance.
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NewsOnline trade drives January retail sales
Online trade drove an increase in the value and volume of retail sales in January, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsPayPal etail Awards 2012 shortlist announced
The shortlist for Retail Week and Drapers PayPal etail Awards 2012 includes outstanding retail businesses of all sizes excelling online.
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NewsHomewares push by French Connection
French Connection is to push into the homewares market with the launch of a premium home range in April.
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NewsMy-Wardrobe debuts virtual shop window
Etailer My-Wardrobe.com has launched a virtual shopping window in Norway to coincide with its site launch in the country and is in talks to bring the concept to the UK.
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NewsMaplin signs deal for 90-minute delivery
Maplin has inked a deal with fulfilment specialist Shutl to launch 90-minute delivery slots and improve its customer offer.
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NewsThe Entertainer boosts multichannel
Toy retailer The Entertainer is to launch 30-minute click-and-collect services and a range of other multichannel offers, after it rolls out a new platform and website later this year.
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NewsIdeal Shopping snaps up etailer CreateToday
Ideal Shopping Direct has snapped up crafting etailer CreateToday.
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NewsRepublic invests online as Bond fears for the high street
New platform will help in development of young fashion retailer’s multichannel offer.
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NewsMamas & Papas to tap mobile with free Wi-Fi
Maternity specialist Mamas & Papas is to roll out free Wi-Fi in all of its stores next month to help stimulate sales from leveraging customer reviews.
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NewsFeather & Black launches transactional mobile site
Feather & Black has launched a transactional mobile website.
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NewsFormer Focus boss Grimsey joins Findel board
Home shopping group Findel has hired former Focus DIY boss Bill Grimsey as non-executive director.
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NewsBrandAlley to double mobile sales with site launch
BrandAlley has launched its first mobile-friendly site as it plans to double sales via mobile this year.
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Staples to launch tablet-optimised transactional website
Office specialist Staples is to launch a tablet-optimised transactional website. Shoppers using a tablet device will be automatically routed to the site at T.staples.com. Its user interface has been designed to keep typing to a minimum in order to ensure that as much content is viewable on the screen at ...
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Amazon launches sports collectibles store
Amazon has launched a sports collectibles store offering more than two million items from major leagues and events. The etail giant has signed up providers including Professional Sports Authenticator, James Spence Authentication and Beckett Grading Services to sell items on the store on Amazon.com.Vice-president of Amazon Marketplace Peter Faricy said: ...