More online retail – Page 184
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AnalysisValue fashion online
Primark has quashed reports it is launching a transactional website. We examine the pros and cons of making such as move
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Opinion
Why Steve Jobs was a brilliant retailer
The retirement of Steve Jobs as Apple chief executive marks the loss of the technology world’s first big superstar, but painting him as a purely technical figure underestimates him – Jobs’ contribution to the retail world has been significant.
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Opinion
Why selling software could help cash-strapped retailers
The software market is a lucrative one – just ask HP, which recently bought the UK’s biggest software company, Autonomy, and announced its withdrawal from the lower-margin hardware market. It might not sound very relevant to retailers, but it could be, as there’s every chance they could follow in the tech giant’s footsteps and sell software.
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Opinion
How mobile improved engagement at New Look
With a handful of big retail names now devoting more time and energy to mobile, details of its benefits are starting to filter through and New Look is one early adopter whose trials have suggested that using the channel improves customer engagement.
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Opinion
Asos launches iPad edition
Online fashion retail giant Asos has launched an iPad edition of its monthly magazine.
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Opinion
Which retailers are best on Facebook?
Facebook can feel like a bit of a popularity contest, and retailers aren’t immune – ChannelAdvisor’s monthly index now pits them against each other in the race for new fans.
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AnalysisOnline vs multichannel
Online has been driving the retail narrative for some time, but now the story is moving on as retailers with a blend of web with bricks and mortar look set to have a happy ending
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OpinionTime to stop the supermarket space race
As the realities of both the severity and the length of the uncomfortable squeeze on real incomes and retail sales become more evident, Mary Portas and David Cameron look increasingly like the leading players in a Murdoch-directed horror movie: we can only hope that it doesn’t become a disaster movie.
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Opinion
House of Fraser's new site
Department store House of Fraser has launched a redesigned version of its transactional website.
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AnalysisPushing the envelope
Card Factory has been one of the unsung retail success stories of recent years. In a rare interview, Nicola Harrison finds out the secrets of its prosperity from chief executive Richard Hayes
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Opinion
Virtual supermarkets on subway walls
Virtual supermarkets are the next big thing – after Tesco made headlines in June with its South Korean concept, nine of the stores have cropped up in subway stations across Shanghai run by the online Chinese grocer Yihaodian.
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AnalysisHow to cope as budgets shrink
IT budgets have fallen to a record low. Rebecca Thomson finds out how IT directors are ensuring projects remain value for money
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AnalysisAffiliate marketing: Online retailers’ best friend
Affiliate marketing is invaluable for retailers, but many forget its value in promoting full-price product. Alison Clements looks at how to get more from your affiliate marketing budget
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Opinion
Harrods shows how social media should be done
There’s been a lot of focus recently on retailers that have invested money in designing high-concept Facebook stores and innovative interactive videos.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do I shorten the online payment process?
I want to shorten the time taken for my online customers to complete the payment process. How can I achieve this?
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AnalysisCrunch time for the grocers
Shoppers have been cutting back on discretionary items but now even food volumes are declining. Jennifer Creevy reports on how supermarkets are having to adapt to this unfamiliar environment
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AnalysisLocation-based marketing
Appealing to local shoppers using location-based marketing is becoming more effective as mobile technology is connecting retailers right to the customer
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Opinion
Asos cashes in on social networking
Asos has continued to cash in on the retailing potential of social networking sites.
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Opinion
Jigsaw's mobile site
Fashion retailer Jigsaw has taken steps to increase its m-commerce activity by developing a transactional mobile site.