All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 240
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AnalysisInfographic: Jeff Bezos on the growth of Amazon plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, February 5, 2016: Boots to cut assistant store manager roles, Morrisons slashes prices, plus more.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Flexible click-and-collect service CornerDrop
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week CornerDrop is in the spotlight.
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NewsMade.com to push social commerce platform Unboxed after sales rise
Made.com is planning further investment in its social network Unboxed following a rise in customer engagement and average spend.
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NewsTed Baker launches gaming website for Valentine’s Day
Ted Baker has created a promotional Valentine’s Day microsite Hook Your Soulmate where users can play a game for the chance to win prizes.
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NewsAmazon eyeing up to 400 physical bookshops after Seattle trial
Etail giant Amazon is planning to open up to 400 bookshops following the launch of its first physical store last year, according to reports.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon bookstores and Wilko pay rates
Retail news round-up on February 3, 2016: Amazon eyes opening 400 physical bookstores and Wilko to cut premium payments for Sunday and bank holiday shifts.
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NewsProfile: Notonthehighstreet.com's new chief information officer Hugh Fahy
Hugh Fahy has described himself as “a child of the 20th century, equally confused and delighted by the 21st”.
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NewsFindel shuns Sports Direct and sells Kitbag to US firm Fanatics
Findel has sold Kitbag to Fanatics, a US-licensed sports merchandise specialist, thwarting Sports Direct’s attempt to disrupt the sale.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Trading lessons and emerging trends from the golden quarter
What were the key trends to emerge from the all-important festive trading period? OC&C’s Tom Gladstone looks at the numbers.
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NewsAmazon slammed after demanding 'ridiculous' increase in cut of sales
Amazon UK suppliers have hit out at what are claimed to be “ridiculous” terms being demanded by the etail giant over the cut it takes from sales.
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OpinionOpinion: Ocado’s new non-exec director may help deliver an overseas deal
Ocado’s appointment of Dixons Carphone’s deputy chief executive Andrew Harrison as a non-executive director looks like a good selection.
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OpinionNeil Saunders: How Storm Jonas affected the retail climate in the US
How does a storm affect bread and milk sales? Alcohol? Toilet paper? And as basic supplies ran dry in shops, did we turn to online shopping?
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NewsNotonthehighstreet.com poaches Net-a-Porter technology chief Hugh Fahy
Etailer Notonthehighstreet.com has hired Net-a-Porter’s Hugh Fahy, who joins the marketplace as chief technology officer next week.
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AnalysisAnalysis: China's etail giant Alibaba defies the doubters
Alibaba’s fourth quarter results not only beat expectations but must surely be the envy of others – especially given its exposure to China.
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NewsRetail Diary: Dixons chief's dig at Amazon's Bleak Friday offer
Phantom shopper on bargain haunt in Mexico, shelves emptied in 99p Stores closing down Sale and Black Friday banter starts already.
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AnalysisOpinion: Amazon only getting started as it passes $100bn sales mark
Etail giant Amazon shows no sign of backing down after breaking through the $100bn barrier in annual US sales for the first time.
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NewsJohn Lewis enhances online fashion offer with visual search tool pilot
John Lewis has partnered with tech firm Cortexica on a search tool that allows shoppers to find similar products on its website.
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NewsAmazon misses estimates despite posting most profitable quarter ever
Amazon has swung to a full-year profit driven by its most profitable quarter ever, but the etailer’s earnings failed to impress investors.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Sainsbury's investors, Bargain Booze MD and Tesco GCA
The Retail Week team is joined by Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Mike Dennis to discuss the top stories from across the industry this week.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Reiss, John Lewis and Amazon
Retail news round-up on January 29, 2016: Reiss seeks minority investor to help fuel international growth and John Lewis picks Cortexica's image recognition software.