Latest online retail news – Page 142
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis weekly sales helped by cooler weather
Sales at John Lewis department stores climbed 11% to £86.8m last week, a better performance after a tough time during August.
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NewsDixons Carphone believes cyber-attack has not caused fraud or hit market share
Dixons Carphone boss Sebastian James reveals the cyber-attack on Carphone Warehouse appears not to have caused any fraud or hit market share.
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NewsDunelm reports profits rise and sets out growth ambitions
Homewares group Dunelm has posted a rise in full-year profits after a strategic overhaul and is in “better shape than ever” to grow.
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NewsShop Direct to fold online and catalogue business Isme into Very
Shop Direct is to merge its online and catalogue brand Isme, which sells goods from womenswear to electricals, into its Very brand at the end of the month.
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NewsLaura Ashley like-for-likes up 7% in first half but profits slip
Home and fashion retailer Laura Ashley has reported a slip in profits but a strong increase in like-for-likes in its first half.
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NewsSofa.com appoints Vince Gunn as chief executive after Gareth Williams exit
Sofa.com has hired Vince Gunn from shoemaker Crocs as chief executive to replace the departing Gareth Williams.
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NewsA Suit That Fits extends crowdfunding drive after hitting target
Online tailor A Suit That Fits has extended its crowdfunding campaign by two weeks after exceeding its initial £500,000 target on September 3.
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NewsRetail Diary: Asos founder Nick Robertson and the models
As well as a great business legacy, Asos founder and former chief executive Nick Robertson has left some memorable promotional pics.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on August retail sales and shop vacancy rate
Retail news round-up on September 4, 2015: Worst August for retail sales since 2008 and shop vacancy rate jumps by 24%.
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NewsZalando rolls out 60-minute courier collection returns service
Fashion etailer Zalando is piloting a 60-minute returns service in a bid to drive customer satisfaction through convenience.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Net-a-Porter and Sports Direct
Retail news round-up on September 3, 2015: Tesco to pay dairy farmers more and Net-a-Porter parts company with founder.
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NewsWHSmith's online customers have data distributed in mass emails after 'bug'
WHSmith customers have had private data sent to fellow users of the retailer’s website after a glitch with an online contact form.
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NewsAsos founder and chief executive Nick Robertson to stand down
Asos chief executive and founder Nick Robertson is expected to step down from the online fashion giant in the “coming months”, according to reports.
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NewsPoundland launches trial ecommerce site for UK customers
Poundland is taking the plunge into online retail with the launch of a trial ecommerce site offering around 2,000 products.
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NewsThe Hut Group eyes expansion and potential acquisitions with £210m loan
The Hut Group has secured loan terms with its banks as it eyes UK and international expansion as well as potential mergers and acquisitions.
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NewsAnn Summers replatforms website to support digital growth
Sex toy and lingerie specialist Ann Summers has replatformed its website in a bid to support its global digital growth ambitions.
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NewsBlack Friday predicted to break £1bn online sales barrier this year
Black Friday this year is forecast to become the UK’s first £1bn online shopping day, according to digital consultancy Salmon.
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NewsSainsbury's introduces bagless delivery ahead of new plastic bag rules
Sainsbury’s has introduced a bagless delivery service as it prepares for new rules that will charge shoppers for the use of plastic bags.
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NewsStart-up of the week: Personalised receipt platform Receiptful
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Receiptful is in the spotlight.
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NewsFashion retail start-up Shopa shuts down after three years
The social online marketplace start-up Shopa has revealed it has ceased trading after three years.