Latest online retail news – Page 218
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NewsBoots prepares for "convenience" Christmas as it ramps up multichannel offer
Boots is gearing up for a Christmas of convenience as it ramps up its multichannel offer, according to new UK managing director for health and beauty Simon Roberts.
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NewsSeptember's online sales surge 13%
September’s online sales surged 13% on August, revealing the highest ever growth for this period on record and signs of an economic recovery.
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NewsHMV kick-starts digital strategy with launch of innovative app
HMV is kick-starting its critical digital strategy this week with the launch of an MP3 download store and innovative app.
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NewsWHSmith to reopen site by the weekend after porn book scandal
WHSmith is to reopen its website within the next 48 hours, it is understood, after it was taken down to remove pornographic books.
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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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NewsSeasonal sales to hit £88bn in best Christmas since start of recession
This Christmas is expected to be the best for retailers since the start of the recession as sales climb by £2bn year on year to reach more than £88bn.
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NewsSainsbury's to open first 'dark store' in east London to serve online shoppers
Sainsbury’s is to open its first dark store, in east London, to meet demand for its growing online grocery arm.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Comet, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Matalan and more
Retail news round-up October 14, 2013: OpCapita set to receive £70m from collapse of Comet, Sainsbury’s to open first dark store in east London, Matalan issues profit warning after warm weather dents sales
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NewsGolf etailer OnlineGolf targets European growth
Golf etailer OnlineGolf is eyeing growth on the continent after a raft of initiatives across northern Europe.
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NewsJaeger outlines five-year strategy to revamp brand and draw on heritage
Jaeger has unveiled plans to rebuild its UK business before expanding internationally as part of a five-year strategy that includes returning it to the black by next year.
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NewsPaperchase sales and profits up as it eyes expansion
Paperchase’s pre-tax profit jumped 5% in the year to January 28, as it opened 13 new stores and grew its international business.
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NewsN Brown plots overseas expansion as it rolls out UK stores
New N Brown boss Angela Spindler is plotting the home shopping group’s European expansion as it pushes the button on its UK store roll-out.
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NewsN Brown profits up in first half as it unveils store expansion plans
Plus-size fashion retailer N Brown’s profits increased in the first half as it unveiled plans to expand its fledgling store estate.
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NewsEtailer Vente-Privee heralds the end of pure online players
The founder of fashion etailer Vente-Privee has said that the future is multichannel and said that pureplays such as Asos will go into stores.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop teams up with Shutl to offer 90-minute deliveries
The Perfume Shop will introduce 90-minute deliveries this month after teaming up with express service Shutl.
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NewsWeakest retail sales growth this year as warm weather "stifles" demand in September
UK retail sales in September showed the lowest growth of the year so far as the warm weather stunted sales of autumn and winter collections.
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NewsAppliances Online launches same-day delivery
Electricals etailer Ao.com, formerly known as Appliances Online, has launched same-day delivery service across the UK.
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NewsIkea's new UK boss aims to double market share by 2020
Ikea’s new boss Gillian Drakeford aims to double the UK business by 2020 by opening more stores and pushing digital growth.
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NewsLakeland seeks franchise partner to launch in India and the Far East
Lakeland is in talks with potential franchise partners in India and the Far East as it pushes ahead with its international growth plans.
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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.