All Multichannel articles – Page 215
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AnalysisChristmas advertising campaigns
As the growth of Christmas ad spend slows, how are retailers making the most of their budgets and catching the eye of the consumer?
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AnalysisHow online is changing the outlet model
EBay has made clear its ambitions for its online fashion outlet store. What does that mean for physical outlet centres? Mark Faithfull reports
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OpinionDon’t underestimate the web’s impact
Invariably discussions about online retailing now refer to its ‘maturity’. While online sales growth mirrors the volatility of retail sales generally and exceptional growth rates are history, growth remains and will remain significantly above average.
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OpinionStores’ future hinges on multichannel success
You know the retail world is changing when Sir Stuart Rose stands on a podium and starts talking about Twitter and Facebook. Yet there he was at this week’s World Retail Congress (WRC) in Berlin sharing the stage with a man from Google.
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OpinionRetail can innovate in social media
More UK retailers should explore and exploit the social network, says Martha Lane Fox
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NewsMixed sales performance from Flying Brands
Home shopping group Flying Brands has revealed mixed trading at its main businesses and acquired 50% of online promotions business Dealtastic.
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NewsRose: internet will be Marks & Spencer's international launchpad
The web will be an “advance guard” into new markets for Marks & Spencer, chairman Sir Stuart Rose told the World Retail Congress in Berlin this morning.
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NewsShop Direct hires Debenhams' creative boss
Home shopping giant Shop Direct Group has hired Debenhams’ Mark Woods as group creative director.
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NewsPark Group expands into eurozone
Christmas hampers and vouchers specialist Park Group is expanding internationally.
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NewsDebenhams launches interactive TV channel
Debenhams has launched an interactive TV channel today (Monday) to attract new customers by offering fashion and beauty advice, alongside the opportunity to buy.
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Opinion
Sale frenzy crashes Topshop and Topman sites
The weight of visitors visiting the Topshop and Topman sites after the launch of the retailer’s mid-season sale crashed them yesterday, leaving consumers frustrated.
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NewsAmazon reports 16% Q3 profit rise
Online giant Amazon reported a 16% rise in third-quarter profit, as its e-book reader Kindle bolsters sales.
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NewsQVC launches channel to capitalise on beauty sales
Shopping channel QVC is to launch a 24-hour dedicated beauty channel on October 26.
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NewsGap guns for international and online sales
Gap is gunning to increase its share of the $1.4 trillion global apparel market with the aim that by its 2013 financial year international and online sales will account for more than a quarter of its total net sales.
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NewsN Brown on the acquisition trail after strong start to year
Home Shopping group N Brown is eyeing further acquisitions to drive growth as it revealed a strong first half.
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NewsKiddicare starts paid-for website merchandising
Kiddicare, the online baby and nursery retailer, is introducing a paid-for merchandising system that will allow brands sold by the website to position themselves more prominently.
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Opinion
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
Retailers should be just as proud of a well-executed copycat idea as a truly innovative one, heard the delegates at this week’s Internet Retailing conference.
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NewsAsos reports strong sales growth
Etailer Asos saw sales soar 47% year-on-year for the three months to September 30.
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NewsN Brown first half profits up 5.5%
Home shopping retailer N Brown has revealed that its adjusted pre tax profit grew 5.5% to £44.1m in the six months to August 28.
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NewsAccessorize launches standalone website
Accessorize, the accessories chain owned by Monsoon Accessorize, has launched a standalone website.