All Multichannel articles – Page 64
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: In-store marketing and analytics platform Moki
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Moki is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisWhat challenges will Aldi face following its ecommerce launch?
Following Aldi’s encroachment on the market share of supermarkets like Tesco, adopting a multichannel approach was the next natural step.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Aldi can grow its online offer from a non-food base
During its 25 years of trading in the UK, Aldi has become accustomed to raising eyebrows and sparking debate among grocery analysts.
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AnalysisAldi UK boss Barnes: Launching online grocery 'is not on our radar'
Aldi boss Matthew Barnes has insisted the launch of online grocery “is not on our radar”, despite revealing plans to move into ecommerce.
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AnalysisThink tank event: Online solutions for the modern home and leisure consumer
In light of new research that shows 44% of consumers would purchase a sofa online, rising to more than 60% for 18 to 34 year olds, how can retailers increase sales of big-ticket items online?
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AnalysisAldi to launch ecommerce site as full-year sales soar but profits fall
Aldi has unveiled plans to launch online next year after its operating profits slipped 4% to £260.3m in the year to December 31, 2014.
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AnalysisArgos and Tesco among winners at The Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards
The top talent in UK retail supply chain gathered at the Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards 2015 in London last night.
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AnalysisMajestic Wine hires former B&Q director John Colley as managing director
Majestic Wine has appointed former B&Q director John Colley to the newly created position of managing director of its core retail business.
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AnalysisDoddle unveils click-and-collect points at university campuses
Doddle has launched six click-and-collect collection points at university campuses in the UK as it seeks to tap into the student market.
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AnalysisBoden appoints Burberry senior manager as ecommerce boss
Boden has snapped up Burberry senior executive Ana Machado da Silva as its head of ecommerce.
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AnalysisMade.com boss Li: 'We are way too small to focus on the bottom line'
Made.com boss Ning Li has claimed the etailer is “way too small” to be concerned about profits as it presses ahead with global expansion.
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AnalysisHouse of Fraser appoints former John Lewis IT boss as new CIO
House of Fraser has appointed former John Lewis and Sainsbury’s technology boss Julian Burnett as its chief information officer.
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AnalysisThe rise of virtual assistants may end the need for online searches
“Can I say what it’s about?” If you’ve ever had difficulty getting through a protective secretary, just imagine all your customers having one.
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AnalysisMade.com losses widen but sales soar as it bolsters international presence
Made.com has reported a widening of its full-year losses to £5.3m despite a 63.4% surge in sales as it bolsters its international presence.
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Analysis
M&Co boss Iain McGeoch steps down after more than 50 years at the helm
Scottish fashion tycoon Iain McGeoch has stepped down as chairman and chief executive of M&Co after more than 50 years at the helm.
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Analysis
Hobbycraft launches small store format to accelerate expansion plan
Arts and crafts specialist Hobbycraft has launched a new small store format as it seeks to accelerate the expansion of its store estate.
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Opinion
Innovative people are as important as exciting new technology
It is easy to get excited about the latest tech innovations, but retailers need the right people and culture to deliver digital strategies.
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Opinion
Nick Bubb's verdict: JD Sports is on a roll and shows no signs of stopping
JD Sports has the backing of brands such as Nike and Adidas, and has created an impressive store environment. No wonder its profits soared.
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NewsTech & Ecomm: Net-a-Porter on the launch of its social shopping network The Net Set
The vice-president of social commerce at Net-a-Porter has revealed why the etailer decided to launch its social shopping network, The Net Set.
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NewsTech & Ecomm: Maplin video chat to bring in-store experience into homes
Maplin is launching video chats hosted by store staff with specialist knowledge that aim to bring the store experience to customers’ homes.