All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 416
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AnalysisAnalysis: What next for Jessops after it was snapped up by a Dragon?
Jessops was last night rescued out of administration by Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones in a surprise acquisition of the brand. Retail Week studies the implications of the deal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Six key investment priorities for IT directors in 2013
What technology will retailers be spending on this year? Martec International’s IT in Retail Report, sponsored by JDA, uses information from 150 IT directors across the retail industry on their plans for IT investment in 2013.
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Opinion
Blog: Big ideas from the Big Apple
It’s a tough time for traditional retailers – as the number of prominent casualties on the UK high street in recent weeks testifies.
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NewsJohn Lewis on IT recruitment drive
John Lewis is set to expand its IT team by another 100 people, taking its in-house team to 400.
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NewsJessops bought out of administration by Dragons' Den star Peter Jones
Collapsed camera specialist retailer Jessops has been bought out of administration by entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will the music stores of the future look like?
When HMV fell into administration, the future of record stores on many British high streets was thrown into question. How can retailers adapt to today’s entertainment consumers?
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AnalysisAnalysis: The highs and lows of Christmas trading
The aftermath of the festive season brought drama, as a clutch of high street retailers collapsed. But how did the retail industry perform overall? Rebecca Thomson reports.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Tesco, Ever Wondered Who Picks Your Groceries?
Tesco has started 2013 with the multichannel bit between its teeth, first poaching House of Fraser ecommerce boss Robin Terrell and then revealing a new dotcom store in Crawley.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches digital lab to fuel multichannel growth
Department store Marks & Spencer has created a specialist unit to experiment with and develop retail technology as part of its long-term growth strategy.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How can online retailers ensure that their terms and conditions are compliant?
How can online retailers ensure that their terms and conditions are compliant with changing consumer protection laws?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Angela Spindler's to-do list at N Brown
Angela Spindler is taking on a £750m online juggernaut at home shopping group N Brown. Retail Week looks at what her main priorities will be when she takes the helm in June.
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AnalysisProfile: Angela Spindler, N Brown's new chief executive
Angela Spindler, boss of discount retailer The Original Factory Shop, was unveiled as N Brown’s new chief executive this morning. Retail Week takes a look at her credentials.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: Asos - From coal to global fashion fulfilment in a generation
Back in 1984, the coal-mining village of Grimethorpe became famous for its violent clashes between the miners and the police. But today it is the peaceful hub of Asos’s global logistics operation.
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AnalysisInfographic: How people will shop in 2013
New research shows 35% of consumers worldwide are considering changing the way they buy products this year. However, just 9% are ready to commit to regularly shopping online.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Industry leaders talk bricks and clicks at Retail Week Live
The shopping experience and the store’s role in a multichannel environment will feature strongly at Retail Week Live 2013. Anna Richardson-Taylor previews the big themes.
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OpinionComment: Debenhams’ fresh strategies impress city analysts
Department store Debenhams has been a bit out of favour since Christmas, when chief executive Michael Sharp’s comments on margin spooked some analysts.
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NewsFurniture etailer Made.com expands overseas with French launch
UK designer furniture etailer Made.com has unveiled the first step in its international expansion strategy with the opening of its French website today.
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Opinion
Blog: Mobile couch potatoes help rack up record online sales
Online shopping stats from our e-commerce platform, FrescaCommerce have revealed a new trend. It seems more and more of us are tuning in, switching on, and checking out while watching TV.
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Opinion
Blog: Mobile couch potatoes help rack up record online sales
Online shopping stats from our e-commerce platform, FrescaCommerce have revealed a new trend. It seems more and more of us are tuning in, switching on, and checking out while watching TV.
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OpinionBlog: The BT Retail Week Technology Awards have launched
The BT Retail Week Technology awards have now launched, and they’re a great way both to highlight your hard work this year and to help boost the profile of technology in retail.