All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 229
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NewsAlibaba launches online system to crack down on counterfeit goods
Alibaba has kick-started a fresh drive to stamp out fake goods on its sites by urging retailers and brands to back its anti-piracy campaign.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Carrefour trials one-hour grocery delivery in French capital
Carrefour is to debut a new delivery service from three stores in Paris, in a trial programme that has been dubbed ‘Carrefour Now’.
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OpinionBlog: Forget about drones, for speedy delivery use the trusty push bike
Sainsbury’s is using bicycles and an app service to bring busy customers in the capital their grocery orders in a super-speedy time.
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NewsKoovs drafts in new finance boss as Roy Naismith steps down
Indian etailer Koovs has named Robert John Pursell as its new finance boss as Roy Naismith steps down from his role with the business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waitrose, Dixons Carphone and more
Retail round-up: Waitrose’s profit falls, Dixons Carphone to improve its multichannel operations, product availability and location key for shoppers.
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OpinionOpinion: Shoppers love Amazon but will they flock to buy the Fresh offer?
“I love Amazon but…” seems to be the view of many US customers who have had a while to road test the etail mammoth’s Fresh grocery service.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail's amazing company cultures delivering commercial success
Retailers are in constant competition to attract the best talent. What underpins good financial performance in the industry is not just product or price, but often people.
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NewsAmazon Fresh delivery nearly doubles its London postcode list
Amazon Fresh has expanded its London delivery area, adding 59 postcodes in North, East and South London to its roster.
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NewsAmazon expands Dash ordering button despite lukewarm response
Amazon is rolling out Dash – the device which allows customers to re-order branded products at the touch of a button – to more products.
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AnalysisWatch: How to convert online browsers into committed buyers
Retail Week and Bronto’s new interactive guide unveils crucial insight into how retailers can convert online browsing into revenue-winning sales.
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NewsShop Direct ramps up big data investment with senior hire
Shop Direct is set to ramp up its investment in big data as it hires its first head of data science and digital analytics.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Sports Direct and N Brown
Retail round-up on June 30, 2016: ASA bans Aldi sales adverts, Sports Direct misses Irish opportunity and N Brown partners with L Marks.
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OpinionOpinion: Service never sleeps in the age of social media
Speedy responses on social media shouldn’t be confused with fixing the issues, argues Screwfix chief executive Andrew Livingston.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: Your website may be improving but is your digital customer experience?
To achieve success online, retailers must deliver a positive customer experience across four key factors - ease; product; service and fulfilment.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Asda, Aldi and more
Retail round-up on June 29, 2016: Sir Philip Green in talks on BHS pension deficit, Asda and Tesco sales dip and My Local shuts 90 stores
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AnalysisOcado's first half profits rise for 2016: what the analysts say
Ocado reported a rise in profits and sales for its first half year this morning, despite a competitive market. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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NewsOcado boss Steiner: Amazon Fresh launch has had 'no impact' on sales
Ocado boss Tim Steiner has insisted the launch of Amazon Fresh has had “absolutely no impact so far” on the online grocer’s sales.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: How is fresh thinking future-proofing the stores of tomorrow?
Intu explores why the convergence of the physical and digital shopping experience is vital for landlords to get right.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on the grocers, Arcadia, and Ikea
Retail round-up on June 28, 2016: Morrisons, Asda and Iceland highlighted as the worst at treating suppliers, Sir Philip Green's Arcadia to get refund of £35m, Ikea discontinues selling deadly dressers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Wesfarmers, Debenhams, Aldi and Lidl
Retail round-up on June 27, 2016: Wesfarmers' UK plans, Debenhams Ireland to reject rental leases, Aldi and Lidl pledge to keep food prices low.