All Multichannel articles – Page 188
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Amazon continues international expansion
Amazon plans to continue its international expansion by launching operations in Latin America in 2013, according to local press. Although the etail giant has not confirmed plans, Kindle content director Pedro Huerto was quoted telling delegates at a book fair in Santiago, Chile, that Amazon expected to enter the region. ...
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Globus launches first click-and-collect store
Hypermarket operator Globus launched its first click-and-collect store, called Globus Drive, on December 1.The first pilot is in Ensdorf, Saarland, close to the French border. Customers can select from a range of 6,000 products online for collection.Globus has invested e3m (£2.6m) in the standalone warehouse, which will serve up to ...
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AnalysisFigleaves, SaveMe4Later
On the surface, the new Figleaves ad looks fairly standard for a lingerie retailer.
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NewsSale on cards as profits rise at food specialist Abel & Cole
Profits have surged at grocery home shopping specialist Abel & Cole and the retailer could be put up for sale next year.
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AnalysisChristmas adverts: Who are the winners and losers?
Retail’s latest batch of Christmas ads have both riled and delighted TV viewers in equal measure. Rebecca Thomson and Richard Huntington sort the crackers from the turkeys.
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AnalysisSelfridges: All set up for Christmas
Selfridges’ UK managing director Anne Pitcher reveals what sets the business apart from others this Christmas. By Gemma Goldfingle.
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AnalysisKindle is setting Amazon’s Christmas trading on fire
Amazon is a company that always does well at Christmas, but this year’s growth could be bigger than ever as the internet giant looks likely to receive a boost from its recent investment.
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NewsWiggle to focus on stores and M&A following sale
Large destination shops on the agenda for cycles etailer following £180m deal.
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NewsRecord online demand at John Lewis
Sales at John Lewis department stores are up 3.7% so far this week, helped by the biggest ever day of online demand on Monday.
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NewsZulily recruits Kirby ahead of UK launch
US online private Sales site Zulily is to launch in the UK and has hired former Monsoon digital chief Kristine Kirby to head the operation.
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AnalysisSites: Firebox Vs The O2
Rick Evans, Creative director at (untitled) London, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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Walmart introduces first social shopping app
Walmart has introduced the first social shopping app from its recently formed @WalmartLabs division. Known as Shopycat, the tool allows Facebook users to find gifts for friends and family based on the interests posted on their profiles. It then recommends items from Walmart’s stores, Walmart.com and other sites including RedEnvelope, ...
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News10% of online sales made through click and collect
One in 10 online sales are made via click and collect, according to new figures from ecommerce trade body IMRG.
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NewsAnn Harvey owner to close 20 stores in property review
Fashion retailer to focus on concessions and ramp up ecommerce as it suffers tough trading
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NewsIkea price cuts power market share advance
Swedish furniture giant invests in online and store revamps as it ‘prepares for uplift’ in market.
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NewsPost-sales service vital for multichannel offer
As multichannel sales continue to rise, retailers aim to make customer experience and service consistent across all channels.
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OpinionComment: Home Retail Group needs more emphasis on click-and-collect
Home Retail Group is far from the only high-profile retailer facing declining fortunes and Retail Week Knowledge Bank’s profile tracks the detail and analyses the numbers behind the headlines for both Argos and Homebase.
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OpinionLook hard enough, and retail’s glass is half full
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement will have prompted a brief sigh of relief from retailers.
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NewsNew Wickes boss Simon King ‘excited’ by the challenge ahead
Wickes new boss Simon King hopes to bring strong leadership qualities to the DIY retailer after being appointed managing director.