Latest online retail news – Page 285
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NewsTopps Tiles invests in ads and website
Topps Tiles has made a “substantial investment” to bolster its marketing presence, revamping its website and resuming TV advertising after dropping it during the downturn.
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NewsFlying Brands buys Flowers Direct
Flying Brands has bought flower delivery firm Flowers Direct out of administration for £2.95m.
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NewsOnline sales up 13% in April
Online sales in April rose 13% to £4.4bn according to figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index.
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NewsTesco to roll out mobile app beyond iPhone
Tesco is to expand the services on its Clubcard mobile phone app as it sends out £119m of vouchers in its summer mailing this week.
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NewsFirebox diversifies in bid to double business
Toys and gadget etailer Firebox has said it plans to double its business in the next three years after widening its offer from ‘boys’ toys’ to attract a wider customer base.
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NewsShop Direct outsourcing to impact 160 jobs
Home shopping business Shop Direct Group is planning to outsource some of its IT and network capabilities which will impact 160 jobs in the business.
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NewsSainsbury's launches first TV ad for non-food website
Sainsbury’s has launched its first TV ad campaign for its non-food website.
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NewsArgos to launch iPhone app
Argos will release an iPhone Application to take advantage of more consumers using Apple mobile devices to access its website.
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NewsAurora hires ex-Asos man as online chief
Aurora Fashions has appointed former Asos marketing chief Hash Ladha to the newly created role of group multichannel director.
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NewsPoundstretcher opens transactional website
Discount retailer Instore, which trades as Poundstretcher, has launched a transactional website selling items from 99p up to £150.
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NewsBoohoo.com in marketing push to raise profile
Online fashion retailer Boohoo.com has launched a marketing campaign to raise its profile.
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NewsM&S confident of profits from mobile shoppers
Marks & Spencer expects its optimised website for mobile phones to become profitable “very quickly” as its customers take advantage of the convenience of the offer.
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NewsM and M Direct adds a splash of colour
Etailer M and M Direct is launching a limited edition designer Splashmac collection with the help of celebrity models.
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Big W launches online
Woolworths’ discount department store, Big W, has launched an online store, allowing web-based shoppers access to more than 4,000 items from its range, including 600 items that are not available in-store.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches mobile-optimised website
Marks & Spencer has launched a new version of its website optimised for use on mobile phones.
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NewsWaterstone’s unveils new branding
Waterstone’s has unveiled its new branding on its website today ahead of a “major” launch in stores this Thursday.
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NewsOnline retailer Kitbag trials first pop-up shop
Online sports retailer Kitbag makes its first foray into bricks and mortar today with a pop-up shop to celebrate this year’s football World Cup.
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NewsFormer Bhs COO Paul Coackley leaves Arcadia
Arcadia Group chief financial officer Paul Coackley has left Sir Philip Green’s fashion chain.
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NewsAsos to launch global marketplace for shoppers to sell second-hand clothing
Asos chief executive Nick Robertson has vowed to create a different way for shoppers to sell second-hand clothes when it launches its Marketplace website later this year.
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NewsArgos taps World Cup fever with microsite launch
Argos has launched a microsite to capitalise on “huge” public interest in the World Cup.