All Multichannel articles – Page 72
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NewsYoox Group hires Walmart multichannel director as chief information officer
Yoox Group, the online luxury retailer poised to merge with Net-a-Porter, has named Walmart’s Alex Alexander as chief information officer.
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OpinionComment: Has John Lewis signalled the end of free fulfilment?
Logistics, once seen as an essential but unglamorous part of retail, has in recent years become something of an industry poster child.
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NewsM&S, Next, House of Fraser to keep free click-and-collect despite John Lewis move
M&S, Next and House of Fraser will continue their free click-and-collect services, despite John Lewis’s decision to start charging customers.
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OpinionComment: Why John Lewis had to end free click-and-collect for all
John Lewis is to charge for small click-and-collect orders, suggesting it is failing to persuade shoppers to spend on additional purchases.
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NewsApple 'assessing next steps' after anti-trust ruling on ebook prices
Apple said it is “assessing next steps” after a US court upheld a judge’s ruling that it conspired with publishers to increase ebook prices.
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NewsOcado boss Steiner admits grocer may not sign international deal in 2015
Ocado boss Tim Steiner said the grocer may not find an international partner this year, but reaffirmed his confidence that a deal will be signed.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Ensuring compliance online with varying EU VAT regulations
Many retailers are exploring cross-border online sales as part of their expansion plans but face the challenge of adopting an overseas strategy.
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NewsOcado half-year sales and EBITDA rise: What the analysts say
Online grocer Ocado has reported an 11.4% jump in half-year EBITDA driven by a strong uplift in retail sales. Here is what the analysts say.
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OpinionComment: Wilf Walsh sets off on a magic carpet ride as profits rise
Until his surprise appointment as Carpetright boss, former HMV man Wilf Walsh was more associated with Inspiral than inspiring carpets.
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NewsOcado closes in on international deal as it prepares to unveil sales rise
Online grocer Ocado is closing in on a deal with an international retailer as it prepares to unveil its half-year results later this week.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ocado, Amazon and convenience stores
Retail news round-up on June 29, 2015: Ocado closes in on international partnership, Amazon launches loans service and convenience store owners plough cash into stores.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can video communication increase retailers’ efficiency?
Video communication can increase a retailer’s efficiency by bringing together teams in distant locations so they can innovate faster.
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NewsJohn Browett to join Dunelm as chief executive designate
Former Monsoon and Dixons boss John Browett is to join home specialist Dunelm, where he will take over as chief executive next year.
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NewsAmazon aims to drive fulfilment innovation with Treasure Truck trial
Online retail giant Amazon is testing a shopping service in the US that allows customers to pick up selected goods from a ‘Treasure Truck’.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can mobile technology increase engagement?
Whether customers are shopping online using their smartphones or browsing on their tablets, mobile technology is becoming increasingly significant for retailers.
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NewsLeahy-backed Anatwine reveals 'biggest change in online fashion in a decade'
Anatwine, the tech company backed by Sir Terry Leahy, is working with 150 retailers on “the biggest change in online fashion in a decade”.
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NewsEtail giant Amazon's UK business paid just £11.9m in tax in 2014
Amazon’s UK business paid just £11.9m of tax last year, despite its Luxembourg unit raking in £5.3bn in sales from British shoppers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Walmart, Amazon and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on June 25, 2015: Walmart working on watermarks to replace barcodes, Amazon UK pays just £11.9m tax in 2014 and John Lewis becomes UK’s biggest mutual.
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NewsIkea to test a range of small formats as it seeks to extend reach
Ikea will test three small store formats in the UK as it seeks to make itself more accessible to consumers.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Social commerce platform Tagspire
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Tagspire is in the spotlight.