All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 55
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AnalysisAnalysis: How The Range went from market stall origins to cracking UK’s top 30 retailers
In Retail Week’s recent ranking of who the top 30 retailers in the UK will be by 2026, The Range and Adidas were the two new entries that are set to take the 28th and 30th spot respectively.
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NewsExclusive: New Look to trial charging customers for online returns
Retail Week can reveal that New Look has started a trial of charging customers for postal returns of online orders.
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NewsVery Group promotes CFO to chief finance and transformation officer
The Very Group has promoted chief financial officer Ben Fletcher to the newly created role of chief finance and transformation officer with immediate effect.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland hails ‘omnichannel excellence’ for strong trading performance
Watches of Switzerland has reported a surge in revenue owing to a “dedication to omnichannel excellence and our exceptional client service”.
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NewsExclusive: Asos warehouse damage forces delivery delays
Asos was forced to suspend operations at its Barnsley fulfilment centre after wind damage to the roof caused safety concerns.
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Opinion‘Tough times push retailers to innovate and find new sources of growth’
At a time when it’s easy to be gloomy, look deeper and there are reasons for retailers to be optimistic, says eBay UK general manager Murray Lambell
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NewsCo-op to accept PayPal payments for online shopping
The Co-op has signed a deal with PayPal allowing customers to use the service to pay for their groceries online.
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NewsAmazon and Apple post mixed results as economic slump impacts demand
Amazon and Apple have both posted mixed results for the fourth quarter as the economic slump dampened demand.
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NewsVery boosts low-cost Everyday value range by 900 products
Very has added a raft of new fashion and home products to its low-cost value range Everyday.
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Opinion‘Retailers will have to work harder this year to persuade people to shop’
After surprise success in 2022, what should retailers expect from the year ahead? A rebalancing of sales channels, hybrid business models and the right marketing mix all have a part to play in success this year, believes PwC’s Lisa Hooker
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NewsJD Sports targeted by hackers in cybersecurity breach
JD Sports has warned customers to be vigilant after it was targeted in a cybersecurity hack, which may have exposed its data to fraudsters.
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NewsLevi’s sales rise as direct-to-consumer gains momentum
Levi’s has reported a revenue boost for 2022 as its direct-to-consumer sales rise and demand for denim holds up.
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NewsBensons for Beds posts sales boost as Eve Sleep beds in
Bensons for Beds has reported a sales boost for the last quarter of 2022, driven by strong growth online.
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NewsPrimark boss: Time to change the narrative about online sales growth
The finance chief of Primark parent company ABF believes it is time to rethink accepted wisdom about online retail’s growth trajectory.
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NewsTHG appoints new finance boss as Gallemore switches roles
Online retailer THG has named a new chief financial officer as the previous postholder John Gallemore changes responsibilities.
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NewsSosandar targets in-store customers with Sainsbury’s partnership
Sosandar has entered into a wholesale agreement to sell a range of products through Sainsbury’s, allowing the brand to grow from a pureplay into an omnichannel retailer.
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NewsAmazon reassures customers as it braces for first UK strike action
Amazon has reassured customers there will be no delays as staff in the UK prepare to go out on strike for the first time next week to push for a pay increase from the retail giant.
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Opinion‘Don’t write off the pureplays, despite a Christmas shocker’
As store shutters slammed down during lockdowns, some wrote off the likelihood of a bricks-and-mortar recovery. Now the same gloom has descended over pureplays. It was proven wrong then and it will be proved wrong now.
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NewsDeliveroo profits break even despite dwindling order volume
Deliveroo has taken a step towards profitability, having broken even on EBITDA, despite dwindling order numbers across its UK and international businesses.
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AnalysisCoupang: What can UK retailers learn from the Amazon of South Korea?
Coupang has turned industry heads around the world, with many claiming the Korean platform has even managed to ‘out-Amazon’ Amazon. So what sets it apart? And what might UK retailers be able to learn from its example?