All AO (Appliances Online) articles – Page 9
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Infographic: AO new boss Steve Caunce, John Lewis and Staples
The week in words and numbers, March 3, 2017: AO’s new boss Steve Caunce on taking over, John Lewis job cuts and Staples’s rebranding.
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Today in Retail: The BHS saga rumbles on
Dominic Chappell has threatened to sue Sir Philip Green for £14m in relation to the sale of BHS’s London headquarters.
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The Retail Week: Asda's decline, Clarks and AO.com
The Retail Week team discuss the biggest stories in the sector this week, including coverage of changes at the top of AO.com.
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Ao.com founder John Roberts steps down as boss
Ao.com founder John Roberts has stepped down as boss of the retailer after more than 16 years at the helm.
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Analysis: Is the electricals sector super-charged?
Argos, AO.com, Maplin and John Lewis all posted positive sales in the period spanning Black Friday and Christmas trading.
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AO.com sales jump in third quarter amid uncertainty
AO.com’s sales advanced in its third quarter, but the electricals etailer said it remains cautious “given the uncertain UK economic outlook”.
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Eight trends retailers should look out for in 2017
For retailers, 2016 was both a year of triumph and torment, but what does 2017 have in store?
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Retail resolutions for 2017: John Roberts, AO World
As the New Year nears, retail bosses tell Retail Week about their resolutions for 2017.
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Today in Retail: Black Friday boosts November sales
It’s no huge surprise that sales, as measured by the Office for National Statistics, were up last month.
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AO bolsters click-and-collect offer with CollectPlus
AO has extended its partnership with CollectPlus to allow customers to pick-up AO goods from any of CollectPlus’s UK stores.
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Online secret shopper: What could Currys do to change?
Retailers are becoming far more sophisticated at managing Black Friday to project their margins, employees and their customers.
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Ao.com warns of price hikes from January
Online electricals retailer Ao.com confirmed that prices will go up from the end of January following the “softening” of the pound since Brexit.
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Ao.com half-year profits rise as margin gains bear fruit
Ao.com has posted a surge in half-year profits and sales as gross margin gains and increased brand awareness bore fruit.
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Today in retail: Bonmarché hit by the BHS blues
BHS’s collapse wasn’t just painful for the thousands of workers affected, it also hit troubled fashion retailer Bonmarché.
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Agenda: Kingfisher, Bonmarché and Black Friday
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Bonmarché, Kingfisher, AO.com and Mothercare preceding Black Friday.
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Retail Week Awards: A look at the best tech innovations
As the shortlist for the Retail Week Awards 2017 is revealed, we put a spotlight on the retailers competing for Customer Technology Innovation award.
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Currys and AO.com hit back at Which? Black Friday probe
Currys PC World and AO.com have attacked a Which? report raising questions marks over their Black Friday deals.
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Retail Week Awards: Spotlight on the etail contenders
As the shortlist for the Retail Week Awards 2017 is unveiled, we take a closer look at the etailers contending for the OC&C Pure-Play Etailer accolade.
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Retail Week Awards: A look back at 2016's customer experience winner Ao.com
As the shortlist for the Retail Week Awards 2017 is unveiled, we look back at 2016’s winners. Today, Ao.com - winner of Customer Experience Initiative of the Year.
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Online secret shopper: John Lewis’ ecommerce strategy
John Lewis has taken a number of risks with their omnichannel strategy that could ultimately determine overall performance.