Latest online retail news – Page 293
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NewsAmazon to ship larger Kindle to UK this month
Amazon will start shipping the large-screen version of its Kindle e-reader to the UK later this month.
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NewsBest Buy unveils new-look UK website
Best Buy UK has upgraded its website with the addition of a range of new content ahead of the opening of its first shops in this country in the spring.
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The Hut enjoys lift in Christmas orders and sales
Etailer and online service provider The Hut said that Christmas orders soared 188% in the six weeks to December 23.
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NewsSnow causes retailers to shut up shop
The heavy snow has caused havoc for retailers with many of the major chains shutting shops early so staff can get home safely.
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NewsAmazon extends free post and packaging to all products
Amazon UK has extended its offer of free delivery and packaging on all of its products following a trial over Christmas.
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NewsTesco starts online Sale early
Tesco launched its online Sale yesterday, as other retailers also gear up to start their Sales before Christmas on the web.
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NewsIdeal buys garden retailer
TV shopping retailer Ideal Shopping Direct (IDS) has bought a plant and garden equipment retail business for an initial £5m.
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NewsOnline sales of books and electricals to overtake those on high street by 2020
Online sales of electricals and books are set to overtake those on the high street within 10 years.
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NewsHouse of Fraser joins growing list with iPhone application
House of Fraser has become the latest retailer to launch an iPhone application as it seeks to target shoppers in the run-up to Christmas.
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NewsRetail shares waver as Christmas draws near
As Christmas nears, general retailers were down against the market as store chiefs and investors alike wait with bated breath to see how festive trading turns out.
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NewsTraditional brands lead sales on eBay
EBay has said that shoppers are sticking with traditional and trusted brands this Christmas, with sales of toy brands such as Lego and Playmobil proving popular with customers.
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NewsAsda ploughs into online greetings card market
Asda has waded into the online personalised greetings card arena in a tie-up with manufacturer Hallmark.
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NewsLaura Ashley like-for-likes rise 4.9%
Homewares and womenswear retailer Laura Ashley expects full year trading to be broadly in line with company expectations after like-for-like sales rose 4.9% over the first 19 weeks of the second half to 12 December.
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NewsToys R Us website temporarily down in key Christmas trading period
Toys R Us’ UK site was down for around an hour today after a technical issue temporarily affected the site.
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NewsApple buys digital streaming service Lala
Apple is set to enter the growing world of music streaming by acquiring digital streaming service Lala.
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NewsLaithwaites to open Vinopolis flagship
Wine merchant Laithwaites Wine wants to up its brand profile with the opening of a flagship London shop and the relaunch of its website next year.
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NewsWaitrose online forum to offer festive aid
Waitrose has launched an online forum to help shoppers cope with festive Christmas catering worries.
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NewsHalfords upbeat on festive prospects
Halfords is hopeful of a strong Christmas trading period as it ramps up its multichannel marketing.
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NewsLaunch of video catwalk lifts sales at My-wardrobe
Online fashion etailer My-wardrobe has launched a video catwalk function for its site and from next year its customers will be able to create and view their own bespoke catwalk shows, by designer, category or trend, through video tagging.
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NewsMarks & Spencer casts net wider with YouTube channel
Marks & Spencer launched a dedicated YouTube channel yesterday, offering customers access to Marks & Spencer TV content including cooking demonstrations and documentaries, plus exclusive competitions.