All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 411
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News
Otto Group records rise in revenue
Online and mail order specialist Otto Group recorded a 2% rise in revenue to E2.1bn (£1.83bn) for the year to February 28, 2013.While not disclosing figures, the company said that it achieved its highest profit in a decade and that 80% of sales now come from ecommerce.Otto is restructuring its ...
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Walmart launches online product range
Walmart has launched an online range of products from small and medium-sized enterprises owned by women on its website, to support economic empowerment.More than 200 items, from jewellery and iPad cases to coffee beans and clothing, will be sold on the Empowering Women Together section of Walmart.com.The range comes from ...
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Opinion
Blog: Retailtopia - mapping out a proper returns journey
BT is today launching the findings of Retailtopia, a year-long investigation into the challenges facing the retail supply chain. I was lucky enough to be involved in a panel discussion to review the findings of the research and two words dominated the event: transformation and urgency.
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AnalysisAsda and HMV: The pros and cons of a potential acquisition
The world of retail was surprised today by the news Asda is understood to have expressed an interest in collapsed entertainment retailer HMV.
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OpinionComment: Showrooming - the new buzz word for retailers
Just when you thought you had cracked one buzz word, along comes the next battleground in the war for the consumer – showrooming.
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AnalysisSites: Feel Unique Vs Cheap Smells
Daniel Zeff, chief executive at creative content agency Evidently, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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NewsMajestic Wine to relaunch website with personalised ranges
Wine warehouse Majestic Wine is to relaunch its UK website to feature localised ranges and improved customer recommendations this summer after hiring multichannel consultant Javelin Group.
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NewsRiver Island uses image recognition technology in Rihanna campaign
River Island is using image recognition technology to boost its marketing material for its new Rihanna for River Island collection.
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OpinionComment: How social media and mobile have changed attitudes to privacy
When it comes to softening up shoppers and making them more comfortable sharing personal information with retailers, nothing has done a better job than social media sites.
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GalleryStore of the week: Online retailer Moo, Shoreditch, London
The Moo shop in the Boxpark mall is a rare beast - an online retailer that is making the leap from the virtual to the terrestrial world.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mobile technology gives shoppers the advantage
The mobile phones in shoppers’ pockets can give them access to better technology than is often available to staff on the shopfloor.
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AnalysisAnalysis: System integration - multichannel's new reality
As the lines between bricks-and-mortar and online retail continue to blur, Retail Week examines how integrated supply chains underpin the multichannel future.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Technology plays a part in improving customer experience
Technology is playing a central role in improving customer experience. Anna Richardson Taylor finds out how retailers are using it.
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NewsShopper migration online prompts closure of Shop Direct call centre
Two call centres run on behalf of Shop Direct are to be shut down due the changing buying habits of its customers who are increasingly shopping online.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What Republic will bring to Mike Ashley’s empire
The Sports Direct acquisition of young fashion retailer Republic will bring it into even fiercer competition with rival JD Sports.
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AnalysisMobile shopping growth rates: What do retailers need to know?
Mobile sales growth stalled towards the end of last year but the channel remains a huge opportunity for retailers.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What could retail content teams learn from the fashion industry?
What could retail content teams learn from the fashion industry?
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NewsThe Hut Group appoints Richard Pennycook as chairman
Online retail business The Hut Group has appointed outgoing Morrisons group finance director Richard Pennycook as its chairman as it prepares to float on the Stock Exchange.
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AnalysisInfographic: How the rise of mobile shopping has changed consumer habits
The increase in use of mobile devices in shopping has changed the consumers approach retail in store, on the move and on social media.
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NewsFashion etailer Style Passport plunges into voluntary liquidation
Style Passport, the online fashion retailer set up by former Marie Claire fashion editor Sarah Walter, has been placed into voluntary liquidation.