All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 295
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NewsAlibaba to splash out $500m on Indian mobile payment platform
Chinese etailer Alibaba is in advance talks to snap up a $500m (£330.4m) stake in India’s One97 Communications’ mobile payment platform Paytm.
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NewsFat Face sales up over Christmas but profits slip in half-year results
Fat Face delivered a 5% rise in retail like-for-like sales over Christmas, however the clothing retailer reported a dip in half-year profits.
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OpinionComment: In the age of the retail sound-bite, certain words should be avoided
In the age of the retail sound-bite, new words are being created on an almost daily basis to disguise run-of-the-mill shop interiors.
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NewsNRF video: Uggs tests RFID in a bid to close the online-offline gap
Footwear retailer Uggs is trialling RFID technology in two US stores in a bid to improve engagement and boost in-store experience.
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NewsElectricals etailer AO World reports strong Christmas as sales rise 38%
Electricals etailer AO World, which trades as Ao.com, has reported a strong third quarter and expects to meet full-year City expectations.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, ScS and Boohoo
Retail news round-up on January 12, 2015: Ninth Tesco director suspended, White Company profits soar, ScS appoints chairman ahead of IPO, Boohoo bosses buy shares, Lidl reports strong Christmas week.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis reports strong start to Sale as revenues rise 9.6%
Sales at John Lewis department stores climbed 9.6% year on year to £124.3m last week as the Sale got off to a “bumper start”.
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NewsStrong start for Dreams and Oak Furniture Land in January Sales
Furniture retailers’ January Sales have got off to an encouraging start as they carry the momentum they built up last year into 2015.
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NewsJaeger posts Christmas sales rise as turnaround makes progress
Fashion retailer Jaeger put in a strong sales performance over the crucial Christmas period as its turnaround strategy bore fruit.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Signet and Irish sales
Retail news round-up on January 9, 2015: Morrisons to sponsor Great North Run, Signet posts Christmas sales rise, Irish retail sales edge up in November.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How will digital technology change shopping in 2015?
Using digital technology to offer a tailored experience to shoppers is not necessarily a new trend, but it’s one that’s yet to reach its full potential.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: No jam for M&S today – maybe tomorrow?
Marks & Spencer continues to promise that things will soon get better for the struggling retailer, but somehow they never do.
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AnalysisVideo: Takeaways from Marks & Spencer's Christmas trading update
Following Marks & Spencer’s Christmas update, Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald assesses the bellwether retailer’s performance.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose-backed Taggstar raises funding from VC firm Ariadne Capital
Real-time data tool Taggstar, which is backed by Sir Stuart Rose, has received £500,000 in funding from venture capital firm Ariadne Capital.
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NewsMissguided expands its offer with activewear range
Fast fashion etailer Missguided is tapping into demand for on-trend activewear with a collection of gym and leisurewear.
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NewsM&S boss Bolland: no turning back from Black Friday
Black Friday is here to stay and retailers must get used to it, Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland believes.
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NewsTed Baker reports strong Christmas after remaining steadfast on price
Premium fashion brand Ted Baker has reported retail sales up 22.8% in the 8 weeks to January 3 after avoiding promotions before Christmas.
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NewsMarks & Spencer sales hit by warm autumn and online delivery woes
Marks & Spencer has delivered a poor Christmas trading performance after the warm autumn and fulfilment troubles hit womenswear sales.
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OpinionComment: Better Bathrooms’ online presence improves customer experience
An online presence allows retailers to better cater to their customers by communicating with them quickly and effectively.
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NewsUS private Sales etailer Zulily examines UK options
US private Sales etailer Zulily is considering its options in the UK less than three years after it first entered the market.