All Multichannel articles – Page 177
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NewsPoundstretcher: Taking advantage of gap left by Woolworths?
Has the value retailer made the right moves to take advantage of the gap left by Woolworths?
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Notonthehighstreet.com TV advert
Etailer Notonthehighstreet.com has enjoyed steady but relatively quiet success over the past few years, and its new advert suggests it is ready to attract a little more attention.
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AnalysisCarrefour hits the brakes after profits suffer a fall
Carrefour last week put the roll-out of the Carrefour Planet format on hold as it revealed a drop in profits in the latest financial year.
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NewsSainsbury’s cheered by rise in online sales
Sainsbury’s claimed it has overtaken Asda to become the second- largest seller of online groceries, behind Tesco.
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InterviewInterview: Lord Harris, Outstanding Contribution to Retail
Carpets king Lord Harris, winner of this year’s Outstanding Contribution to Retail award, tells Nicola Harrison about his amazing career.
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NewsMobile will be game-changer for multichannel, says Debenhams online boss
Mobile will be the biggest game-changer for multichannel retail, says Debenhams.com boss Simon Forster.
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NewsHotel Chocolat boss warns against 'complex' personalisation
Hotel Chocolat chief executive Angus Thirlwell has warned retailers not to get tied up with the “complexity” of online personalisation and risk losing sales.
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NewsPeacocks plans online launch for 2013
Peacocks is to launch an online offer in the next 15 months under its new owners Edinburgh Woollen Mill.
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Amazon seeks growth in Australia
Amazon is taking steps towards growing in Australia with the creation of a data centre for its Amazon Web Services operation. The etail giant is also “actively assisting” domestic retailers in selling on Amazon.com, according to Australia’s Professional eBay and ecommerce Sellers Alliance (PeSA). PeSA Australia president Shaun O’Brien said ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: Morrisons boss Dalton Philips’ ‘killer concept’
Morrisons’ chief executive is sure the grocer’s biggest opportunities still lie ahead, he tells Alex Lawson.
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OpinionDebenhams’ winning formula
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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AnalysisTablets and mobile devices: What do retailers need to know?
The rise in use of tablets has broadened the opportunities for retailers to reach customers, but they have also raised the digital bar.
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OpinionThe largest retail groups in Europe are mobilising new strategies
Michael Poynor is managing director of Retail Expertise where he consults with retailers on operational, strategic and financial projects.
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NewsOnline grocery shopping to get personal, says Ocado boss
Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner has said shoppers will expect an increasingly bespoke experience on retailer’s websites including targeted searches.
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OpinionRetail Week Conference 2012: No crystal balls
Joanna Perry has been a journalist for more than a decade, specialising in technology, ecommerce and the retail sector.
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Metro’s cash and carry operation to launch online shop
Metro’s cash and carry operation in China is to launch an online shop for local business customers later this year. The assortment will include mainly ambient products although the business also plans to add non-food ranges in the future. In addition, the retailer intends to open at least 10 cash-and-carries ...
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OpinionTechnology and retail: Exciting times ahead
Vince Russell took over as Managing Director of The Cloud in 2011 following the acquisition of the business by BSkyB.
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OpinionTechnology is driving the competition
Rebecca Thomson is the senior features writer at Retail Week covering everything related to retail - with an emphasis on technology.
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AnalysisHow can IT drive international expansion?
How can retailers expanding into new international territories ensure sales aren’t hampered by IT headaches? Alison Clements reports on how EPoS systems can be rolled out globally.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis: IT integration takes flight
After a decade in the airline industry, Paul Coby joined the department store a year ago. Rebecca Thomson finds out his plans for technology.