All Multichannel articles – Page 182

  • Andy Bond said Republic will continue to open stores in good locations
    News

    Republic invests online as Bond fears for the high street

    2012-02-16T07:00:00Z

    New platform will help in development of young fashion retailer’s multichannel offer.

  • The bedroom furniture retailer said it is putting more focus on m-commerce
    News

    Feather & Black launches transactional mobile site

    2012-02-14T17:53:00Z

    Feather & Black has launched a transactional mobile website.

  • Former Focus boss Grimsey will join the Findel board
    News

    Former Focus boss Grimsey joins Findel board

    2012-02-14T08:27:00Z

    Home shopping group Findel has hired former Focus DIY boss Bill Grimsey as non-executive director.

  • News

    Amazon launches sports collectibles store

    2012-02-10T07:00:00Z

    Amazon has launched a sports collectibles store offering more than two million items from major leagues and events. The etail giant has signed up providers including Professional Sports Authenticator, James Spence Authentication and Beckett Grading Services to sell items on the store on Amazon.com.Vice-president of Amazon Marketplace Peter Faricy said: ...

  • News

    Staples to launch tablet-optimised transactional website

    2012-02-10T07:00:00Z

    Office specialist Staples is to launch a tablet-optimised transactional website. Shoppers using a tablet device will be automatically routed to the site at T.staples.com. Its user interface has been designed to keep typing to a minimum in order to ensure that as much content is viewable on the screen at ...

  • M&S is trialling an app on an internet-enabled TV to push marketing content
    Analysis

    Marks & Spencer Smart TV app

    2012-02-10T00:00:00Z

    If retailers wanted to reach an audience of 20 million a few years ago, it would have been enough to run an advert during Coronation Street.

  • George MacDonald
    Opinion

    Mothercare’s new man is a sign of the times

    2012-02-10T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • QD
    News

    Value retailer QD Stores targets online

    2012-02-10T00:00:00Z

    Value retailer QD Stores will launch a fully transactional mobile-optimised website in time for Christmas.

  • Retailers such as Asda and Sainsbury’s have to work hard not just at getting prices right, but getting customer perceptions of prices right; shoppers are responding to tough times by seeking out more deals
    Analysis

    What price is right?

    2012-02-10T00:00:00Z

    Consumer confidence is low and the battle for spend intense, retailers are slashing prices in a bid to attract shoppers. But is this the optimum pricing strategy, asks Rebecca Thomson.

  • Natalie Berg
    Opinion

    Price wars are losing their appeal

    2012-02-09T09:41:00Z

    Natalie Berg is Global Research Director at Planet Retail. She has been analysing global trends in the food sector since 2003 and is a sought after speaker at industry events.

  • Peter Williams
    Opinion

    Do you have the right leader?

    2012-02-09T09:40:00Z

    Peter Williams joined the ASOS Board in April 2006. He is the non-executive director of Asos and Cineworld.

  • Profit is down at Amazon as it has invested in fulfilment and new products
    Analysis

    Amazon investing in becoming top 10 retailer

    2012-02-09T07:00:00Z

    With tough trading conditions prevalent in many developed markets, and a hard 2012 predicted, many retailers will be casting envious glances towards Amazon, which has recently posted its 2011 full-year results.

  • News

    Woolworths to accelerate restructure

    2012-02-09T07:00:00Z

    Woolworths is to accelerate the restructuring of its Dick Smith consumer electronics chain with a view to divesting the business. After conducting a strategic review of the operation the retailer said that electronics is better delivered through the Big W chain and its multichannel offer. Following further restructure, Dick Smith ...

  • News

    Amazon launches Junglee.com

    2012-02-09T07:00:00Z

    Amazon has launched Junglee.com in India, a shopping service aimed at small ecommerce providers. Junglee.com allows retailers to showcase their products.At launch, there were more than 12 million products.Vice-president of Amazon.com Amit Agarwal said: “We are excited to give customers in India a single online starting point where they can ...

  • Game
    News

    Game’s overseas portfolio may tempt GameStop

    2012-02-09T07:00:00Z

    Game was due to receive first round bids for its overseas operations today and GameStop is likely to be among those interested.

  • News

    Svyaznoy posts net sales increase

    2012-02-08T07:00:00Z

    Mobile phone retailer Svyaznoy has posted a net sales rise at its online store of 133% in 2011, thanks largely to sales of electronic items such as laptops, digital cameras, as well as accessories. The number of visitors to the site soared 71.4% in 2011 with the highest activity recorded ...

  • The grocer is extending the virtual stores to over 20 bus stops near universities
    News

    Tesco expands Korean virtual stores

    2012-02-07T09:29:00Z

    Tesco is to expand its virtual shopping walls in South Korea to target university students.

  • MyDeco
    News

    MyDeco chief executive resigns

    2012-02-06T08:59:00Z

    MyDeco chief executive Nicole Vanderbilt is to step down and will be replaced by the interiors etailer’s ecommerce director.

  • Ian McGarrigle has been writing about and publishing for the retail sector for over 20 years.
    Opinion

    Retailers must keep up with the pace of change

    2012-02-06T07:00:00Z

    Ian McGarrigle has been writing about and publishing for the retail sector for over 20 years. He was a member of the launch team for Retail Week.

  • Don Williams
    Opinion

    Out of stock, out of pocket

    2012-02-06T07:00:00Z

    Don Williams is the National head of retail and wholesale at BDO, specialising in audit and assurance.