All Multichannel articles – Page 234
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NewsPeacocks ramps up web operation with site revamp
Value fashion retailer Peacocks is to relaunch its website early next year as it seeks to drive its online sales.
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NewsClothing sales rose in early summer but discounting rife, TNS reports
Good early summer weather helped fashion retailers put in their best performance since last November.
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NewsJD Sports front-runner to buy Kitbag from Findel
JD Sports Fashion looks to be continuing its spending spree and could snap up online sports offer Kitbag from home shopping group Findel.
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NewsOnline retailers under threat as Government clamps down on VAT loophole
Online retailers using a Channel Islands VAT loophole on the sale of entertainment products are under threat as Government looks into whether they are abusing the system.
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NewsDSGi poaches John Lewis man to be web chief
Electricals group DSGi has poached a John Lewis online boss to become ecommerce director in charge of its UK websites.
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NewsHotter.com sells shoes for the 'active over-50s' market
From its name, you’d be forgiven for thinking it is one of the many adult sites that are widespread on the internet. Actually it sells shoes for the “active over-50s” market.
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Otto apologises for wrongly priced goods
Mail order and online retailer Otto has apologised to customers after more than 6,500 orders were placed for laptops at massively discounted prices, owing to a pricing error on its website.A variety of laptops, including MacBooks, worth up to e2,000 (£1,714) were advertised at between e30 and e50 (£25.60 and ...
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NewsEx-Dixons COO’s etail foray to sell art brands
David Gilbert, former chief operating officer of Dixons Group, now DSGi, has launched an etail venture to sell key products from more than 60 leading art institutions.
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NewsBoden range to target recession-proof teens
Multichannel fashion retailer Boden is to target the recession-proof teenage sector next year with the launch of a range called Johnnie B.
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NewsFaith takes strides with web revamp
Footwear retailer Faith is to launch a new-look website next week as it seeks to lift online revenues by £1m.
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NewsGIVe to stress multichannel focus with simultaneous online and store launch
Fashion guru George Davies is gearing up for a multichannel launch for his new retail venture GIVe.
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NewsCo-op electricals site switches to greener servers
The Co-op Group’s online subsidiary Co-operatives E Store is to replace its website servers with a much greener hosted infrastructure provided by Maginus.
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NewsAbel & Cole MD Duncan Gibson quits
Abel & Cole managing director Duncan Gibson has left the organic food home shopping retailer.
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NewsStrong support for Findel fundraising
Home shopping group Findel has said its £81m fundraising has received strong support from investors.
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OpinionEmbracing digital media could give Asda an edge
Asda will next week steam ahead of the rest of the big four grocers in the social networking arena. And the bold move may well help it give the grocer an edge.
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News‘Staycations’ boost John Lewis sales
John Lewis has reported a 5.6% rise in sales in the week ending August 1, crediting increased footfall, the weather and the trend towards ‘staycations’.
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AnalysisOnline merchandising: A picture is worth 1,000 words
Flashy images, picture tools and product videos might look impressive, but do they hold any sway over customers? Joanna Perry finds out
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NewsAsda builds social site to push transparency
Asda is to launch a social networking website next week as part of its plan to become a more transparent business.
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NewsEfficiencies and pricing drive Flying Brands profit
Cost efficiencies have begun to improve profitability at multichannel retailer Flying Brands.
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NewsHow does Sainsburys.co.uk compare?
Last week Sainsbury’s launched its non-food offer online. But how does the site compare with those of rivals Tesco and Asda?