All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 416
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News
Spar Austria plans online grocery shop
Spar Austria is planning an online grocery shop for its hypermarket and superstore banner Interspar in the Czech Republic.The retailer intends to make more than 40,000 products available online, it is reported.Rewe Group’s supermarket division Billa in the Czech Republic is also working on ecommerce for its full food and ...
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NewsPets at Home buys equestrian etailer Ride-Away
Pets at Home has acquired online and catalogue equestrian retailer Ride-Away, which is expected to “significantly expand” the retailer’s specialist credentials.
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NewsCarpetright eyes Tottenham Court Road store in London push
Floorings giant Carpetright is making a push for the capital as it seeks out smaller high street stores in London.
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NewsAsda mulls opening collection points in train stations
Asda is considering opening click-and-collect hubs in train stations and will launch same day delivery next year as the grocer looks to tap into the commuter market for online shopping.
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NewsAsos first-quarter sales up after price investment
Asos’ total retail sales rose 30% to £165.8m in the first quarter, as an investment in price in the UK and rapid international growth drove sales.
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OpinionComment: 12 top tips for successful Christmas trading
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me, a messenger bag from Mulberry (pronounced Mulbe-ree).
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NewsMobile Fun extends international business
Mobile accessories etailer Mobile Fun has hit a major international expansion trail into 20 new countries by next March.
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NewsFeelunique.com bought in £26m private equity deal
Online beauty retailer Feelunique.com has been bought in a deal led by Palamon Capital Partners that has valued the business as £26m.
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NewsArgos rolls out Shutl speedy delivery
Argos has rolled out its partnership with delivery specialist Shutl across the UK.
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Opinion
Blog: Mega Monday sees busiest shopping day in FrescaCommerce history
You’d be forgiven for thinking that a certain Mr S Claus was buying his presents online this Monday, as the number of e-commerce orders broke all records for the busiest shopping day ever!
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NewsM&S prepares for peak mobile shopping hour during X Factor final
Marks & Spencer predicts the peak shopping hour for mobile devices will hit at 8pm in Sunday, during the X Factor live final.
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NewsJessops launches mobile e-gift card service
Photography retailer Jessops has launched an e-gift card service that allows shoppers to redeem vouchers in store via their mobile device.
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NewsRose becomes chair of fashion recommendation site
Former Marks & Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose has become chairman of online fashion recommendation service Dressipi.
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NewsBrightHouse sales up ahead of etail push
Weekly payment electricals and furniture retailer BrightHouse has recorded strong growth in its first half as it prepares to launch an ecommerce offering.
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NewsAnalysis: Store revamps and transactional website help Fenwick regain momentum
Family owned retailer Fenwick may be one of the most low-profile department store groups in the UK, but it is one of the most profitable.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers battle it out to offer first-class delivery
Convenience and speed are increasingly important to consumers when ordering goods, meaning retailers offering the best fulfilment options have a competitive Christmas edge.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The path to social media success
Social media platforms offer a wealth of consumer insight, but turning that data into an effective brand building and sales tool remains a challenge.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What is big data?
The technology industry loves a buzzword, and big data is a favourite. But what does it mean, is it just marketing hype, and what services can it help retailers provide?
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AnalysisAnalysis: The smartphone's role in customer insight
Mobile is a growing sales channel, but its potential doesn’t end there. Phones also open up a treasure chest of data for retailers on their customers.
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OpinionComment: Customer insight has never been more important
With competition hotter than ever in retail, and customer loyalty faltering, insight into shopper behaviour has never been more important.