All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 470
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NewsTesco overhauls its retailing services division
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke is overhauling its £4bn retailing services division which includes its banking, mobile and online operations.
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AnalysisThe online battle for traffic
Which websites have lost or gained the most visitors in the past year? Charlotte Hardie considers the usefulness of unique visitor numbers analysis
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OpinionRetail surgery: What should I look out for when outsourcing my data centre hosting?
I’m looking to outsource our data centre hosting to an external supplier. What should I look for in a potential provider and how do I ensure that I receive true value from the relationship?
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AnalysisCo-buying shopping sites: What do retailers need to know?
There’s been a raft of co-buying sites launched recently, encouraging shoppers to use collective buying power to get discounts. Should retailers embrace the trend?
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AnalysisWorld Retail Congress: The view from the top
The industry’s biggest names from across the globe met at the fifth World Retail Congress to tackle the big issues of the day. George MacDonald and Rebecca Thomson report from Berlin.
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NewsM&S launches click and collect dining
Marks & Spencer has moved into selling food online with the launch a Click and Collect service for a range of 100 “foodhall favourites”.
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NewsWiggle attracts private equity interest as it gears up for sale or float
Bikes etailer Wiggle has attracted several private equity firms and trade buyers as the retailer mulls a sale or float.
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AnalysisAmazon’s new tablet PC will ignite global sales
Amazon’s sales will be on fire with the launch of its new tablet PC.
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Opinion
Thomas Pink utilises video
Shirt retailer Thomas Pink has redesigned its transactional website with a strong focus on video.
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NewsAurora rolls out 90 minute delivery to another six cities
Aurora Fashions is rolling out its 90 minute delivery service to another six cities around the UK.
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NewsFacebook to develop personalisation on retailers' websites
Facebook is seeking to develop closer partnerships with retailers to deliver personalised customer experiences on their websites.
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NewsEBay launches ad campaign to promote its Fashion Outlet
EBay has unveiled a new advertising campaign to promote its Fashion Outlet.
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NewsNew Look boosts mobile with new app
New Look has launched a new iPhone and iPod touch application that provides users with fashion content and style advice.
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NewsNew Look loses ecommerce director McBrien to M&S
New Look ecommerce director Dom McBrien is to leave the retailer and join Marks & Spencer.
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NewsWaterstone's boss brands Amazon "utterly ruthless"
New boss of Waterstone’s James Daunt has called online rival Amazon “utterly ruthless” in its business tactics.
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NewsWiggle pedals towards sale or float
Wiggle held a beauty parade last week as six investment banks pitched to advise its potential float, as the bikes etailer also mulls a sale to private equity.
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GalleryLet it Simply Be
Home shopping brand Simply Be has opened its first terrestrial store in Liverpool. John Ryan visits and talks to its management
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OpinionNew skills will cause a shift in power
We know that the retail industry is changing at a pace the like of which has never been seen before.
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NewsTesco’s Price Drop hits other grocers
Tesco’s share price rose in the week that it launched its Big Price Drop, but the move hit the value of its food retail rivals.
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AnalysisPlay.com: What do retailers need to know?
The low-price purchase of Play.com by Japanese online investor Rakuten has raised doubts about the brand’s success