All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 149
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OpinionOpinion: These smaller retailers are the industry's real winners
The retail sector is undergoing an important shift in its evolution, with consumer choice never stronger thanks to a wave of small and nimble operators disrupting established players.
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AnalysisAmazon's Jeff Bezos on being a 'small player' in global retail
Amazon founder and boss Jeff Bezos’ annual letter to shareholders never fails to generate news interest around the globe – and this year’s missive was no exception.
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NewsAmazon’s Bezos challenges competitors to raise minimum wage
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has challenged his rivals to increase their minimum wages, in his annual letter to shareholders.
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NewsRetail 'doesn’t punch its weight' on recruitment, says BRC chair
Retail “doesn’t punch its weight nationally” when it comes to recruiting talent, BRC chair Richard Pennycook has said.
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NewsAsos profits plunge as international costs bite
Asos has reported a nosedive in interim profits, which boss Nick Beighton attributed to “major capex” costs that “inevitably involved significant disruption and transition costs”.
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NewsNew Look to abandon in-store menswear offer
New Look is to stop selling menswear in its stores and will only offer the category online from this autumn.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How the Co-op has bucked the grocery trend
While much of the rest of the grocery sector is struggling, the Co-op is one of the few that appears to be thriving. Retail Week analyses how the convenience store grocer is bucking the trend
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NewsAsos threatens crackdown on serial returners
Asos has sent an email to customers detailing changes to its returns policy, including threatening to investigate and “take action” if it notices “unusual patterns”.
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InterviewInterview: How Judith McKenna is transforming Walmart
From acquiring innovative etail upstarts to prioritising new growth markets, Judith McKenna reveals how she is transforming Walmart’s international business.
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NewsAO sales peak as Europe drives growth
AO.com expects revenues to rise this year thanks to a growth spurt in Europe.
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OpinionJacqueline Gold: Why Ann Summers is taking on Google
Receiving the Retail Activist award at the Retail Week Awards last month was one of the proudest moments of my career.
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NewsAO.com launches white goods rental trial
AO has taken its first step into the rental market, offering white goods to customers for as little as £2 per week.
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AnalysisAnalysis: the five rules for sustainable growth in 2019
A leadership strategy and KPIs with data and customer experience at their heart will be central to sustained long-term growth, a report from Retail Week reveals.
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NewsTesco boss Lewis urges Government to save retail jobs
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has urged the Government to do more to help the high street to save thousands of retail jobs.
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NewsBoohooMan boss: 'Why open stores when you can open countries?'
Samir Kamani, chief executive of BoohooMan, talks to Retail Week about his plan for world domination and how mens fashion is changing.
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VideoWatch: Nick Beighton - how Asos is overcoming 'bump in the road'
Asos chief executive Nick Beighton tackled how to maintain an innovative culture, taking over from a founder and how it is getting over its recent “bump in the road”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Surviving and thriving in the new retail
“If you’re selling stuff, you’re knackered, frankly.” Not so long ago, those words might have got backs up at Retail Week Live. But not anymore.
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VideoWatch: Farfetch's David Grunwald shares top tips for start-ups
Farfetch vice president of innovation David Grunwald shares his top tips for start-ups considering pitching an idea and what makes a successful partnership.
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NewsWaitrose's Collins: Retailers and consumers 'pent up' by Brexit
Waitrose chief executive Rob Collins has said the ongoing uncertainty around Brexit is leading to “pent up business activity” from consumers and retailers waiting to be released.
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VideoWatch: Pets at Home boss on using Amazon's dominance for your gain
Pets at Home boss Peter Pritchard talks about what you can learn from etail giant Amazon and what other retailers can do better.