More online retail – Page 188
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Opinion
How the Angry Birds shop got more traffic than M&S
The success of the Angry Birds online shop is a testament of how quickly things can gain traction on the web if they capture consumers’ imagination.
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AnalysisKiddicare’s growth spurt
The trailblazing etailer is in for a busy year. As well as launching Morrisons.com it has big expansion plans of its own, all hinging on innovative use of technology. By Rebecca Thomson
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AnalysisThe changing face of eBay
One year on since the launch of its fashion Outlet, eBay has emerged as an unlikely ally in offloading end-of-line and clearance stock. Charlotte Hardie reports
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AnalysisRunning up the down escalator
Retailers are in unknown territory, but it is areas such as cost-cutting and multichannel that will mark out the winners. Nicola Harrison reports
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AnalysisGoogle AdWords and trademarks
An ongoing legal battle over trademarks being bought as AdWords highlights the need for retailers to tread carefully when it comes to possible infringements
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OpinionMultichannel gets more complicated
Just as retailers really start to understand what multichannel means to their business and how to capitalise on that, it gets more complicated
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OpinionIs eBay trying to be Amazon?
The purchase of ecommerce provider GSI Commerce by eBay has stirred up the ecommerce industry, but what does it mean for retailers?
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Asos to make Amazon-style personal recommendations
Asos.com has become the latest retailer to start working towards making personalised recommendations for customers.
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AnalysisOnline grocery
Morrisons may have come to the ecommerce party late but it is making up for lost time. However, is the online cake big enough to go round and is there any money in it?
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AnalysisHow Leahy transformed Tesco’s business in the UK
Terry Leahy was told Tesco had reached saturation point in the UK. Having developed non food, gone online and moved into services, he’s proved the doubters wrong.
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OpinionNew Malden turns to New York
Morrisons’ acquisition of a stake in New York online grocer FreshDirect came as a bolt from the blue.
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OpinionWaitrose new website
Last week Waitrose began its ecommerce expansion drive and launched a brand new website.
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Opinion
How retailers can become more sociable
Social networks are a confusing phenomenon for many businesses, and retailers are no exception. The industry tends not to feature high up on lists like the recent Social Brands 100 by the UK consultancy Headstream – only three retailers made it into the top 20 of this one.
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OpinionThe UK still holds the key to JLP’s expansion
Wednesday was a big day for Mick Murphy, John Lewis delivery driver and partner for 25 years.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I ensure the best possible working relationship with my outsourced ecommerce provider?
As an etailer, how can I ensure the best possible working relationship with my outsourced ecommerce provider?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I cross-sell and up-sell on my website?
I want to be able to cross-sell and up-sell on my website. What is the best way to achieve this?
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OpinionEditorial voice key to ecommerce
Consumers don’t just want to be sold to, they want to be informed too, says Sarah Curran
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Opinion
Mysupermarket.co.uk
MySupermarket has launched an iPhone app that allows customers to compare the current deals at major supermarkets.
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Opinion
The basics of mobile payments
Payment is getting more convenient and fast. Contactless payment will not only be available through your card, but through your mobile later this year. In the throes of the excitement innovation, it’s important to remember the basics.
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OpinionThe role of stores needs to evolve
In the past couple of years, the retail industry has faced some of the most challenging conditions for decades but online has remained a consistent star performer.