All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 514
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NewsEx-Debenhams web boss David Worby to drive online retail at Harrods
Harrods has hired former Debenhams head of direct David Worby to take the helm at its online division.
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NewsN Brown eyes Scala Collections’ home shopping womenswear brands to lift offer
Home shopping group N Brown Group is understood to be running a slide rule over Isle of Wight-based home shopping business Scala Collections as it looks to grow its offer.
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AnalysisOn the right channel?
With most online retail propositions now up to scratch in terms of customer delivery, what’s the best way and which is the best channel to differentiate your offer?
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NewsSainsbury’s to double size in non-food
Grocer will roll out click-and-collect to build on strong growth already achieved in non-food sector
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NewsLaithwaites ups online interactivity
Wine specialist Laithwaites relaunched its website on Monday after recording like-for-like sales ahead 6.4% in December.
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NewsOcado introduces online ratings and reviews
Online grocer Ocado is testing a ratings and reviews section for shoppers to rate food products, which it claims is a first for a UK supermarket.
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NewsEBay sales grow 17% in the UK
EBay sales in the UK grew 17% on last year in the three months to December 31.
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OpinionBreaking into new markets with clicks not bricks
One of the best things that the Internet has allowed retailers to do is test new markets in a relatively low-risk, inexpensive way.
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NewsAmazon opens up music downloads to Android users
Amazon UK has launched a mobile application that allows customers with Google Android-based mobile phones to buy and download music from Amazon’s MP3 music store.
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AnalysisNRF: US retail IT leaders follow the consumer
The technology show at NRF had all the normal high-tech gadgets, but US retail’s IT leaders are increasingly focused first and foremost on the customer, finds Joanna Perry
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OpinionThe new focus on multi-channel CRM
The most recent poll of IT bosses from the world’s biggest retailers shows that IT departments aren’t just talking about their customers, they are preparing to invest in them too.
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New marketing director for Asos
Online fashion retailer Asos has appointed a new marketing director to help grow the business as an international brand.
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NewsOnline grocery shopping could double in five years
Online grocery shopping is set to double in the next five years according to estimates from the Institute of Grocery Distribution.
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NewsAdili sales up 20% as it moves focus to improving margins
Ethical etailer Adili, which now trades as Ascension said revenue grew 20% in the six months to October 31 to £299,000.
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NewsM and M plans more international expansion after strong Christmas
Sales at discount fashion etailer M and M Direct grew 21% in the ten weeks to January 3.
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NewsAsos sales ahead 30% over Christmas
Asos continued to see good growth over Christmas with sales ahead 30% year on year in the five weeks to January 3.
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NewsSnow boosts John Lewis online sales
Last week’s snowy weather resulted in a 56% surge in department store chain John Lewis’s internet sales.
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NewsJ Crew to test UK waters by launching online offer
US fashion retailer J Crew, whose fashions are sported by first lady Michelle Obama, has targeted the UK for expansion.
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NewsFlying Brands expects to beat profit expectations
Home shopping group Flying Brands said that it expected to beat market expectations for full-year profit, aided by cost cuts and the relocation of its distribution base.
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NewsStrong sales continue at N Brown
Home shopping group N Brown has continued to grow sales with like-for-likes ahead 3.6% in the 19 weeks to January 9.