More online retail – Page 76
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OpinionOpinion: How Instagram could drive contextual commerce
Instagram has recently launched ecommerce capabilities on its platform, but will it change how shoppers and retailers use social media?
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AnalysisIn, out, shake it all about – M&S’s overseas Hokey Cokey
Marks & Spencer is closing company-owned businesses in 10 foreign markets, but boss Steve Rowe says it is not turning its back on international opportunity.
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OpinionOpinion: Rowe’s roadmap for M&S puts focus on better stores
Having trodden the time-honoured path from shopfloor to boardroom, M&S chief executive Steve Rowe won’t have taken the decision to close stores lightly.
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DataData: The top 30 retailers by the proportion of online sales
Retail Week’s ranking of the UK’s top 30 retailers by the proportion of online sales they generate sees Matchesfashion.com take top position.
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AnalysisEtail Evolution: Argos’s website through the years
Argos was an early adopter of online retail, first entering the etail fray in 1995. How has it adapted its online offer since then?
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OpinionBlog: How to survive Black Friday – are you prepared?
As the retail calendar rolls into November, retailers are once again bracing themselves for Black Friday.
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OpinionOpinion: Shoppers want the story behind the product
It’s the question on the minds of many retailers right now – what will the bestselling gifts be this Christmas?
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AnalysisWhittard brews plan to take English tea to the world
Specialist tea retailer Whittard aims to win a bigger share of a global market worth £90bn in sales.
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AnalysisOnline secret shopper: John Lewis’ ecommerce strategy
John Lewis has taken a number of risks with their omnichannel strategy that could ultimately determine overall performance.
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OpinionOpinion: Why fewer followers means greater success
With retailers clamouring to sign social media influencers ahead of Black Friday, it seems logical that those with the biggest followings will achieve the best results.
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DataData: Top 50 retailers by online traffic in the UK
Retail Week exclusive: Department stores enjoy positive results in IMRG’s quarterly ranking of the top 50 retailers by website traffic.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How to win sales online this Christmas
How can retailers win online sales this festive season?
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OpinionOpinion: Reimagining retail stores for mobile shoppers
As mobile commerce becomes increasingly commonplace, what purpose does the bricks-and-mortar store serve for retailers and shoppers?
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OpinionOpinion: John Lewis sets pace with Nickolds’ promotion
Congratulations to Paula Nickolds, who this week was named managing director of John Lewis.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How AI tackles retail’s ‘unsolvable problems’
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology may sound like science-fiction novel fodder, but it’s fast becoming an increasingly attractive investment to retailers.
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OpinionOpinion: How can modern department stores thrive?
Independent department stores have been part of Britain’s retail landscape for generations, but now face more challenges than ever to not just survive, but thrive.
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OpinionBlog: Asos's supply chain charms the millennial shopper
Asos posted stellar results this week as it reaps the benefits of a supply chain geared up for millennial shoppers.
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OpinionOpinion: What does the future of retail hold?
Trevor Hardy, chief executive of trend forecaster The Future Laboratory, speaks at Retail Week Live next March. He predicts what lies ahead for retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is 2016 the year of the megashed?
Thanks to online fulfilment and urban logistics centres, many predicted a megasheds decline. Were they right? Simon Jack investigates.
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Analysis
How can retailers generate revenue from Snapchat?
Ahead of Snapchat’s UK boss Claire Valoti’s keynote at Retail Week Live 2017, we look at the ecommerce potential of the social platform.