Latest online retail news – Page 294
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90-minute retail delivery service launches online
Ecommerce technology platform firm Shutl has launched a service designed to slash delivery times for online shoppers.
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NewsAdili sales fall below expectations
Ethical etailer Adili said sales have been below expectations since its fundraising in August.
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NewsHMV hires former Amazon executive as head of online
HMV has appointed former Amazon executive Sarah Hughes as head of online.
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NewsShoppers expected to spend £350m online on Monday
Shoppers are expected to spend £350m online on Monday on would could be the busiest shopping day of the year for etailers.
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NewsSelfridges ready for online debut as centenary profits to hit £100m
Department store group Selfridges said it is on track to launch its much-anticipated online offer in spring, as it revealed it expects profits of at least £100m in its centenary year.
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NewsDixons tones down second leg of ad push
Electricals market leader DSGi has launched the second phase of its irreverent ad campaign for its online business Dixons.co.uk.
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NewsAsos to unveil ethical site area
Asos is to launch an ethical area on its website called the Green Room.
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NewsAstley Clarke mulls international growth
Luxury jewellery etailer Astley Clarke is considering seeking further investment next year to bolster growth after like-for-like sales for its third year jumped 40%.
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NewsHow retailers geared up for ‘Cyber Monday’ charge
December 7 was forecast to be the biggest day for retailers online for Christmas shopping, according to leading trade body IMRG.
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NewsBlacks backs online feedback system
Blacks Leisure is to expand its online customer feedback system after a trial ran in two thirds of its Blacks and Millets stores.
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NewseBay hit outs at French court fine over LVMH sales
Online auction site eBay has accused the French courts of “hurting consumers” and has dubbed a €1.7m fine “disproportionate” after losing a case against luxury goods group LVMH.
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NewsEtailers preparing for Christmas sales rush
Online retailers are hoping for one of their busiest days today with growing numbers of shoppers looking online for their Christmas presents.
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NewsPostal strikes hit etailers’ growth
The postal strikes in October led to a £53m fall in growth for online retailers in the last week of the month.
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NewsEbay technical hitch raises fears about retailer listings
Ebay’s technical failure on Saturday has raised fears about the auction site’s ability to handle bulk listings by large retailers.
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NewsBorders UK stops taking orders online
Borders UK has stopped taking orders from its website as the future of the books retailer hangs in the balance.
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NewsJohn Lewis to unite online with stores
John Lewis Direct managing director Robin Terrell will leave in the new year ahead of an integration of the department store operator’s online arm into the main business.
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NewsAsos confident rising sales can continue
Online fashion retailer Asos is confident that added investment in marketing and increased delivery options will help the continued growth of its UK business.
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NewsAdili finance director leaves
The finance director of ethical etailer Adili has left the business as part of a restructure.
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NewsMydeco promotes virtual products through PlayStation gaming platform
Homewares shopping aggregation site Mydeco has opened a virtual store in Sony’s social gaming platform PlayStation Home.
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NewsNet-a-porter does not intend to float
Luxury fashion etailer Net-a-porter.com said it is trading strongly and does not intent to float on the stock exchange.