All Multichannel articles – Page 233
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NewsPhones 4U's Theubar.co.uk is a virtual customer panel
Phones 4U last week revealed the uBar, a virtual customer panel that will target its core 16- to 24-year-old market. Similar to the MindBubble and New Look online research communities, the idea is that the site will be used to ask questions of the customers that get involved, but also ...
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NewsNext incorporates all brands into main site
Next has abandoned its branded standalone fashion website Brand Directory and incorporated it into its main website.
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NewsKiddicare relaunches website to drive sales
Multichannel nursery retailer Kiddicare has this week relaunched its website, backed by sponsorship of three ITV series.
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NewsLittlewoods launches European website to tap into expat market
Shop Direct Group is gunning to grow its overseas business to 10% of its total sales after it launched its first international Littlewoods site last week.
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OpinionPreaching to the unconverted
There’s no doubt over the internet’s success as a retail channel. However, behind this success there are many factors that have changed over time, including the consumer.
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NewsHMV posts sales rise and strikes digital deal
Entertainment group HMV notched up a 1.7% rise in like-for-like sales at its eponymous UK and Ireland business in the 18 weeks to August 29.
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NewsPlay.com targets toy market
Online retailer Play.com has added a toys tab to its site to highlight the breadth of its offer and growing strength in the category.
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NewsFashion-driven online lift enhances Asos forecasts
Fashion was one of the drivers of online sales in July, bolstering confidence in clothing online specialists such as Asos.
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NewsBoden.co.uk opts for catwalk videos
The latest fashion retailer to jump on the Asos bandwagon of catwalk videos is Boden, which has begun using them to accompany some of its womenswear and girlswear products.
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NewsRyman builds on systems overhaul with web platform
Ryman will replace its web platform before the end of the year as part of a significant overhaul of its internet operation.
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AnalysisOtto spearheads the changes in home shopping
Otto may have just turned 60, but the world’s biggest home shopping group is evolving its model to stay relevant to the times. Lisa Berwin reports
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AnalysisChristmas online: ’Tis the season to be jolly (and organised)
What do retailers need to think about to make sure that their online trading goes off without a hitch this Christmas, asks Joanna Perry
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NewsPets at Home hires for e-push
Pets at Home has appointed Matthew Stead to the new position of director of multichannel as the retailer strengthens its etail.
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NewsLittlewoods launches in Europe
Home shopping giant Shop Direct Group today launched Littlewoodseurope.com, targeted at customers in France, Germany, Spain and Portugal.
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OpinionFile sharers are consumers too
Would cutting off the internet access of people who abuse copyright online really benefit legitimate entertainment retailers?
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NewsMydeco gets great response from early bird emails
Homewares shopping site Mydeco has introduced a second weekly e-mail newsletter to a proportion of its user base offering early access to special deals and exclusive offers.
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NewsWarehouse adds online features to drive web sales
Warehouse has launched delivery to eight European countries.
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NewsOtto seeks new HQ as it modernises UK arm
Home shopping group Freemans Grattan Holdings (FGH) is seeking a new, modern head office as part of its plan to modernise its business.
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OpinionBiduhappy.com brings ‘reverse shopping’ to independent retailers
A new website is promising independent retailers a new “reverse shopping” route to the online market without setting up ecommerce infrastructure of their own.
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NewsB&Q tests email discount voucher to clear stock
B&Q has embarked on its first viral marketing campaign in an attempt to drive sales and clear stock.