All Amazon articles – Page 89
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OpinionComment: Potential Amazon tie-up with HTC highlights the power of partnerships
It sounds like Amazon is thinking about developing a range of three smartphones with handset manufacturer HTC in the face of increased competition from both Apple and Google.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will we see click-and-collect points for multiple retail brands under one roof in the future?
Retail parks are the natural home for pick-up points, but just how far could the fulfilment model develop? Ben Cooper explores the potential of having click-and-collect points for multiple retail brands under one roof.
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OpinionComment: Watch and learn from the best retailers
We’re exposed to a mountain of visual stimuli every day. The power of observation is a great gift and I love walking
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AnalysisAnalysis: The evolution of the online marketplace
From eBay and Rakuten to Amazon and Asos, marketplaces are becoming a central part of retailing in the UK. Tamsin Brown takes a look at how they are evolving.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Amazon moves upmarket with luxury beauty store
Amazon has made its first move to capture the high-end health and beauty market with the launch of a dedicated luxury beauty store on Amazon.com.
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OpinionComment: How Amazon changed UK retail in 15 years
Only a handful of retailers can genuinely claim to have turned the industry upside down. But surely Amazon, which this week celebrated its 15th anniversary of operating in the UK, can legitimately be said to have done just that.
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NewsAmazon eyes partnership with HTC to enter the smartphone market
Amazon is thought to be developing a range of three smartphones with handset manufacturer HTC as it ramps up competition with Apple and Google.
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AnalysisAmazon UK's 15th birthday: Milestones since its 1998 launch
Amazon launched in the UK 15 years ago. Retail Week takes a look at the key milestones since its launch in 1998.
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GalleryIn pictures: Amazon UK over the past 15 years
As Amazon UK celebrates its 15th birthday, Retail Week takes a look at how the site has changed along the way.
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OpinionComment: Amazon's dogged determination will continue to threaten other retailers
From its inception as an online book retailer, Amazon has grown to be one of the best-known retail brands among UK consumers.
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AnalysisAmazon UK's 15th birthday: 15 facts about the etail giant
Amazon launched in the UK 15 years ago. Here are 15 facts about the etail giant.
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AnalysisAmazon UK's 15th birthday: Best sellers of all time
Amazon UK celebrates its 15th birthday today. Retail Week takes a look at some of the biggest selling products at the UK’s largest etailer.
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AnalysisAmazon UK's 15th birthday: 15 ways the etail giant changed the retail landscape
Amazon celebrates its 15th anniversary in the UK today. Retail Week takes a look at how it has reshaped the retail landscape in little more than a decade.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Cost-conscious consumption is here to stay
Shopping habits have changed dramatically since the onset of the recession as consumers sought ways to spend less in the harsh economic environment. But when the good times return, which habits will remain?
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OpinionComment: Never discount the discounters
Value retailers are dominating the headlines with Poundland’s profits up 50% and Aldi’s more than doubled. But what constitutes a value retailer?
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NewsTrust in UK retailers hits four year low but Amazon retains popular vote
Trust in UK retailers has hit a four-year low following the horse meat scandal and the Bangladesh factory disaster.
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OpinionComment: Retailers gear up for Christmas
Get ready, Christmas is almost here. Yes, really. No sooner have the barbecues, pop-up tents and water pistols been consigned to the shed, then retailers’ minds shift towards Christmas.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Carpetright, The Garden Centre Group, Amazon
Retail news round-up October 4, 2013: Carpetright founder Lord Harris returns to the helm as chief executive Darren Shapland exits, The Garden Centre Group appoints new trading director and Amazon removes foie gras from UK website.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Harvey Nichols and Mulberry
Retail news round-up October 1, 2013: Amazon opens regional depots for speedier deliveries; Burberry finance chief frontrunner to take upchief executive role at Harvey Nichols; and Mulberry joins forces with Mackintosh to launch new line
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AnalysisAnalysis: Brainwaves and neuromarketing - how retailers can use psychology to influence shoppers
Powerful psychological techniques influence shopper behaviour and the science behind them is becoming more sophisticated, reports Rebecca Thomson.