All Amazon articles – Page 39
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NewsData: How high are shoppers’ Christmas delivery demands?
When it comes to Christmas delivery, customers expect more than ever before, according to exclusive Retail Week research.
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OpinionKeynote: In the age of robots, human contact will be key
In the rush to keep up with consumer habits, such as the rise of social media and consumers’ desire for convenience and speed, the industry could be overlooking one of its strongest suites in the deck – people.
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NewsAmazon outpaces Lidl with rapid warehouse expansion
Amazon has snapped up more than five times as much warehousing space as its nearest retail rival this year, according to new research.
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NewsAmazon to launch Treasure Truck in the UK
Amazon is launching its Treasure Truck, which gives local shoppers access to exclusive deals, in the UK this month to drive festive sales.
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AnalysisSWOT analysis: Booths sale highlights intense competition
The Northwest-based upmarket grocer enjoys a dedicated following but reports of a sale highlight the intense competition and uncertainty in the grocery sector.
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OpinionOpinion: Black Friday Sales play into Amazon’s hands
They say when America sneezes, Britain catches a cold. In the case of the Black Friday bug we’ve picked up from across the pond, the diagnosis could be worse.
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VideoWatch: Inside Amazon’s Black Friday pop-up
Amazon has launched a ‘pop-up experience’ in London to coincide with its Black Friday sales bonanza. Here, Retail Week gives its verdict on the venture.
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AnalysisBlack Friday: Can the genie be put back in the bottle?
Black Friday has polarised retail. For some retailers, it’s the new Christmas; for others it is the worst thing that has ever happened to the sector.
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NewsBlack Friday 2017: Which retailers are doing what?
Black Friday deals are already underway for 2017 as retailers are slashing prices ahead of the main event.
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OpinionWhat Alibaba can teach others about bricks and mortar
Alibaba’s vision of ‘new retail’ involves a multi-billion-dollar investment in stores that are ‘enhanced’ by data, technology and personalised services – and other retailers should take note.
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OpinionTraditional shops can outshine etailers on the high street
There is a tendency to worry about online retailers opening physical stores. But is there anything that more traditional retailers can do to compete?
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DataData: Top 30 retailers in the UK, according to shoppers
Amazon has been knocked off the top spot of customers’ favourite places to shop by M&S’ food division, according to exclusive survey data from OC&C.
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DataData: Top 20 international retailers by UK sales
Aldi is the largest international retailer in the UK, ahead of Amazon and Lidl.
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OpinionOpinion: 'Online to offline' is a fleeting phenomenon
Pop-ups seem to be on the increase as we head toward the festive season, with empty units being occupied by online retailers looking to go physical.
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NewsAmazon in row over drivers ‘paid below minimum wage’
Amazon is investigating allegations that one of its grocery delivery partners left drivers earning less than the minimum wage under a regime of fines and charges.
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OpinionThe future of retail? You ain’t seen nothing yet
It’s difficult to predict what the retail landscape will look like in the next decade. One thing’s for sure – it will be altered beyond recognition.
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AnalysisWhat are Amazon Prime's all-time best sellers?
Amazon Prime, the etailer’s speedy delivery membership scheme, turns 10 in the UK today. Amazon reveals what the best-selling products have been over the past decade.
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Retail VoiceIs your CEO a bit like Jeff Bezos?
Why retail leaders should look to Amazon’s pioneering chief executive as they navigate a sector transformation.
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NewsWhole Foods to shutter its two stores outside London
Whole Foods Market is planning to shutter its only two stores outside of London, just months after it was acquired by Amazon.
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OpinionM&S: Norman and Rowe could be a dynamic duo
Marks & Spencer takes centre stage this week when it unveils interim results on Wednesday.