All eBay articles – Page 13
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OpinionBlog: How digital and physical worlds have collided in 2013
Convergence has been the watchword of 2013. In the past 12 months that has manifested itself in how the digital and physical retail worlds have collided as technology is embraced within shopping centres and stores.
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OpinionComment: The four main delivery trends of 2013
UK consumers will wait at home for an average of over 140 minutes for online shopping deliveries this Christmas, costing the country an equivalent of over £850m. There is clearly a way to go to ensure that the retail back end catches up with the promise of an omnichannel world.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Highlights from Retail Week’s free Innovation Review report
From mannequins that can track the age, race and sex of retail customers, to fingerprint imaging that can activate bank cards, technological innovations are transforming the retail environment.
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OpinionBlog: Etailers on the hunt for smaller stores with more flexible terms
It wasn’t so long ago that many in the property world were predicting the demise of the high street. High profile administrations suggested that the high street and, consequently, retail were in permanent decline.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The 6 biggest retail technology stories of 2013
Retail Week looks back over the 6 biggest retail technology stories from 2013.
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NewsMorrisons appoints former eBay director as first digital marketing boss
Morrisons has hired a digital big-hitter to propel the marketing of its online grocery which launches in January.
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OpinionComment: eBay's festive panto provides shopping inspiration... and fun
Those good people at eBay have a knack at capturing both zeitgeist and Christmas spirit every year.
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NewsDebenhams sets up shop on eBay
Department store Debenhams has set up shop on etail giant eBay as it looks to build its online business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Game, Asos and Ebay
Retail news round-up November 22, 2013: Game considers stock market return, Asos says big brand dominance is falling, Retailers asked to top-up wages
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AnalysisInnovation: Ebay and Westfield launch digital shopfronts
Ebay and Westfield Labs have teamed up in the US to launch three digital storefronts for the Christmas season.
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NewsEBay launches world's first shoppable pantomime
EBay is launching the world’s first shoppable pantomime this Christmas to give theatre-goers festive gifting inspiration.
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Analysis
Analysis: Innovation in supply chain online fulfilment
As cut-off times for next-day delivery get later, and same-day delivery becomes more widely adopted, retailers’ supply chains are being tested to the limit, writes David Brooks.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Ebay's Shutl purchase is only part of the fulfilment story
EBay’s purchase of Shutl is the latest in a long list of delivery innovations and launches in retail this year. Rebecca Thomson takes a look at how this crucial battleground is developing.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why technology innovation is becoming as important as product innovation
Technological innovation is radically changing shopping and retailers have realised they can’t be passive observers in this process. Rebecca Thomson finds out what they are doing.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How are etailers investing and innovating to rip down barriers to online shopping?
The quest to make online shopping as quick and convenient as possible has accelerated this year as retailers excelled themselves with slick fulfilment and innovative partnerships.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers’ fight to stop shopper loyalty waning
Technology has made it easier for consumers to shop around, but retailers are hitting back and using digital innovations and traditional techniques to amass loyal followings.
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NewsEBay buys speedy fulfilment firm Shutl ahead of one hour delivery UK launch
EBay has bought speedy delivery firm Shutl as it aims to extend its ‘eBay Now’ one hour delivery service including launching in the UK in early 2014.
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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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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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OpinionRetail surgery: Is the eBay and Argos tie-up a lifeline for the high street?
Is the eBay and Argos tie-up a lifeline for the high street?