Latest online retail news – Page 226
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NewsCoast, Oasis and Warehouse to roll-out iPad technology across stores
Coast, Oasis and Warehouse have introduced wi-fi to their stores to enable the roll-out of iPads across all of their UK and European stores.
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NewsDebenhams reports flat like-for-likes as it creates 430 jobs
Debenhams has recorded flat like-for-likes in its third quarter. It comes as it revealed new jobs for its revamped Oxford Street store.
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NewsAmazon tax not the answer, says Home Retail boss Duddy
Home Retail Group chief executive Terry Duddy has said that taxing Amazon will not make a difference to its competitive offer.
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NewsAsos steps up fulfilment war with 15-minute delivery windows
Fashion etailer Asos is upping the ante in online fulfilment with the launch of 15-minute delivery slots through its Follow My Parcel scheme.
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NewsAnalysis: Shop Direct – from mail-order shopping to online retail
Shop Direct has travelled a bumpy road to become a significant ecommerce business
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NewsWaitrose builds online business as Ocado partnership poised for change
Waitrose managing director Mark Price has said the grocer is building up its online infrastructure as its relationship with Ocado appears set to change.
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NewsFood and online boost strong retail sales rise in May
Retail sales volumes and values returned to month-on-month growth in May driven by online and food sales, in which volumes surged almost 20% against last year.
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NewsDixons reveals it is a 'winner' in its full-year results
Dixons chief executive Sebastian James says the brand is becoming “a winner” after returning to growth in its full-year figures.
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NewsAmazon tops mobile sites list after recording strong traffic
Amazon has taken top spot in a list of the UK’s leading etail mobile sites after notching as strong growth in mobile traffic as it recorded on its desktop sites.
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NewsEtailers including Shop Direct and BrandAlley wade into online tax debate
Etailers including Littlewoods-owner Shop Direct and fashion group BrandAlley have waded into the online tax row, warning that it would hit job creation.
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NewsMay online retail sales jump 16% despite tough comparables
Online retail sales grew by 16% year-on-year in May despite tough sales comparables with last year’s Diamond Jubilee.
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NewsOnline fashion retailer Boohoo considers a sale as its hires advisers
Online fashion retailer Boohoo has hired private equity and advisory firm Zeus Capital as it mulls a sale of the business, it is understood.
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NewsJohn Lewis chairman Charlie Mayfield recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
John Lewis Partnership chairman Charlie Mayfield led the field for retail in the Queen’s Birthday Honours receiving a knighthood for his services to business.
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NewsOnline retail tax would stunt business growth, etailers warn
A tax for online retailers would be a “barrier to entrepreneurship” in the UK, the Treasury has been warned by the founders of online retailer Sofa.com.
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NewsVery.co.uk launches product placement deal with Big Brother
Very.co.uk customers will be able to purchase items via reality show Big Brother’s house thanks to a product placement deal.
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NewsThe Hut moves into the black as sales surge 30% last year
Online retailer The Hut has moved into the black at pre-tax level after making operational improvements and shifting out of low margin categories.
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NewsAchica poaches B&Q's Steve Robinson as its chief operating officer
B&Q director Steve Robinson has left the DIY retailer to join furniture and homewares etailer Achica as its new chief operating officer.
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NewsThorntons trials kiosks in store for online orders
Thorntons has begun a trial of kiosks which will allow shoppers to browse its online offer in store and is set to offer customers the ability to create their own hampers online.
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NewsOriginal Factory Shop profits surge as new boss prepares to take reins
The Original Factory Shop has achieved a 30% surge in EBITDA as outgoing boss Angela Spindler prepares to hand the baton over to former Woolworths boss Tony Page.
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NewsAnalysis: Premium fashion retailer LK Bennett plans overseas expansion
The regular endorsement of one of the world’s most famous women has helped keep British premium womenswear retailer LK Bennett in good shape.