All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 345
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NewsShop Direct ramps up investment in personalisation software
Shop Direct is investing “significant” cash in developing personalisation software as it optimises how it uses its data.
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NewsNext increases full-year expectations after bumper first quarter
Next increased full-year pre-tax profit growth forecasts after total sales surged 10.8% in its first quarter.
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NewsHome Retail full-year sales and profits up as Argos eyes new formats
Home Retail has reported a rise in full-year sales and profits as both its Argos and Homebase brands reported “good performances”.
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NewsFeelunique hires Wiggle CFO as its chief operating officer
Feelunique has appointed Wiggle chief financial officer Jim Buckle as its chief operating officer.
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AnalysisInfographic: The omnichannel shopping experience
Ecommerce solutions provider Ecommera benchmarked over 50 retailers’ progress towards becoming truly omnichannel.
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OpinionComment: Does Shoe Zone make a good fit for an IPO?
Shoe Zone is not the sort of retailer to which City types rush to spend their bonuses, or their regular salaries for that matter.
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NewsIceland sponsors new series of The Paul O'Grady Show
Iceland is sponsoring the new series of ITV’s The Paul O’Grady Show, which starts today, as the retailer attempts to increase customer spend.
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OpinionBlog: Starbucks uses mobile content to increase frappuccino sales
Starbucks has emerged as one of the leaders in mobile commerce and its latest scheme is aimed at driving sales of its Frappuccino drink during the summer months.
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NewsEx- Hobbs online director Gracia Amico takes helm at pet accessories etailer
Gracia Amico, Hobbs’ former ecommerce director, has been appointed chief executive of online pets accessories retailer Pets Pyjamas.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Shoe Zone today and its plans for future growth post IPO
Shoe Zone has revealed that it plans to float next month in a deal that could value the footwear retailer at up to £100m. Retail Week takes a look at how the business operates and its plans for future growth.
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NewsEconomic growth gains pace in April as retailers are optimistic about next quarter
Economic growth gained pace in April as retailers forecast even stronger growth next quarter.
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NewsMorrisons' former director calls for management to step aside
Roger Owen, a former Morrisons director, has said the grocer is “heading towards an iceberg” and called for management to step down.
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NewsShoe Zone prepares to float next month as DFS boss Filby becomes chairman
Shoe Zone has revealed its intention to float next month in a deal that could value it at up to £100m as DFS boss Ian Filby joins as chairman.
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OpinionComment: Fast times for fast fashion as Inditex and its peers grow
Fast fashion firms are expanding aggressively. With glitzy flagship store openings now commonplace, when will the party end?
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NewsUK fashion appeal growing with online overseas shoppers
Global interest in UK fashion brands online is considerably higher than it was a year ago, research from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Google revealed.
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GalleryStore gallery: Samsung’s new state-of-the-art Oxford Street store
Samsung opens a handful of UK stores, replete with brushed metal tables, in an effort to compete with the heavily branded Apple monopoly.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Shoe Zone, Morrisons, M&S and more
Retail news round-up on April 28, 2014: Shoe Zone to raise £50m with IPO, Morrisons to begin delivering in London, M&S to push newly relaunched website, Oddbins plans to treble store estate, Tesco to add more expertise on to the board
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NewsWarm weather and growing confidence boost March retail sales
Retail sales by value increased 3.9% in March driven by a mild spring, positive signs from the housing market and increasing consumer confidence.
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NewsAmazon ramps up US grocery offer as first quarter profits fall
Amazon has ramped up its grocery offer in the US with a service offering cheap delivery of “everyday essentials” as first quarter profits fall.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales soar over the Easter week
John Lewis sales jumped 20.5% to £74.6m in the week running up to Easter as its new York store had a “splendid” first week of trading.