All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 348
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NewsRetail Week Live: Business Secretary Vince Cable hails retail an economic "bellwether"
Business Secretary Vince Cable highlighted the significant potential of online and international growth to the retail sector today as he called retail a “bellwether” of the economy.
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NewsOcado fights back against Tesco with free Wednesday delivery roll-out
Ocado is rolling out free deliveries on Wednesday as it fights back against Tesco’s fulfillment charge cuts.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Philip Clarke - Tesco must take the lead in reshaping retail
Tesco needs to “take the lead in reshaping the industry” in a multichannel age, chief executive Philip Clarke said at Retail Week Live today.
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NewsInterim Mothercare boss Newton-Jones could take on role permanently
Interim boss Mark Newton-Jones is thought to be interested in taking on the role permanently, sources close to Mothercare told Retail Week.
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NewsOcado reports quarterly sales rise as customer orders jump 18%
Online grocer Ocado reported a quarterly sales rise, with gross sales surging 22.6% to £227.5m in the 12 weeks to February 23.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on February retail sales, eBay and HMV
Retail news round-up on March 11, 2014: Retail sales down 1% in February as food price inflation slows, EBay boss John Donahoe’s total compensation cut by more than half, HMV to ditch pre-owned game sales
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NewsEvans Cycles profits rocket as it plans to ramp up store openings
Evans Cycles pre-tax profit rocketed last year as investment in stores and systems paid off.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Next get branded fashion right this time?
Next is having another stab at getting branded fashion right with the launch of spin-off site Label - can it get it right this time?
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NewsDavid Cameron announces £45m funding for internet of things
David Cameron has announced there will be an extra £45m worth of funding up for grabs for companies developing ‘internet of things’ technologies.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Could Weve be a game changer in the mobile loyalty market?
Barely a month seems to pass without another launch in the mobile payment and loyalty markets, but it’s not something retailers have taken to yet with any level of enthusiasm.
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NewsNext to launch branded fashion spin-off website Label
Next is launching a spin-off website called Label which stocks branded fashion including Warehouse, Oasis, Nike and Superdry.
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NewsMoonpig.com owner Photobox plans IPO
Moonpig.com owner Photobox plans to join the swathe of retailers floating on the stock market.
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NewsDebenhams promotes Ross Clemmow to ecommerce director
Debenhams has promoted Ross Clemmow to the role of ecommerce director.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Poundland, Tesco, Morrisons, Amazon and Sainsbury's
Retail news round-up on March 10, 2014: Poundland to float with £750m valuation, Tesco finance boss McIlwee set to exit, Morrisons to sell off property, Amazon to develop computer games and Sainsbury’s staff take home £8m windfall.
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AnalysisComment: Is Boohoo worth £560m or is it having a bubble?
Boohoo’s float will value the business at £560m – is the business worth it or this more evidence of a dotcom bubble that is set to pop?
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NewsAsos appoints Hilary Riva and Rita Clifton to board as non executives
Asos has appointed former Arcadia director Hilary Riva as non-executive director along with advertising executive Rita Clifton.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise 6.9% as weather improves
John Lewis sales increased 6.9% on a year ago in the week to March 1, just ahead of the retailer’s performance in the year to date.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: John Lewis Partnership - could do better?
If the John Lewis Partnership was being given an end-of-term school report, would the headmaster give it 10 out of 10?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Majestic Wine, Waitrose, Hilco and Boohoo.com
Retail news round-up on March 7, 2014: Majestic Wine hires new CRM agency, Waitrose plans more Scottish stores, Hilco bids for Elverys, Boohoo to begin trading on March 14.
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NewsBoohoo valued at £560m as it plots to use funds for overseas growth
Fashion etailer Boohoo has been valued at £560m as its management team plans to use the proceeds to drive its international growth.