Latest online retail news – Page 285
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NewsAccessorize to launch standalone website
Womenswear and accessories retailer Monsoon Accessorize is to step up its online operations with the launch of a standalone site for its accessories arm following the appointment of former Fat Face director Kristine Kirby to the newly created role of ecommerce and multichannel marketing director.
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NewsOcado lowers its IPO price range
Ocado has lowered the anticipated price range for its IPO to between 180p to 200p.
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NewsAmazon selling more e-books than hardcovers
Amazon.com has sold more e-books than hardcovers – nearly half again as many – over the last three months, the company has revealed.
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NewsLosses widen at Findel
Home shopping group Findel has increased losses to £76.1m in its full year to April 2, from £57.4m the year before.
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NewsOcado secures 80% of orders for IPO shares
Ocado is understood to have secured orders for about 80% of the shares it is seeking to sell in its flotation.
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NewsOnline sales rise 20% in June
The warm weather and summer sporting events helped lift online retail sales by 20% in June.
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NewsCity pressure mounts on Ocado ahead of float
Pressure is mounting on Ocado to lower the valuation of its initial public offering (IPO) as investors and analysts continue to baulk at the ambitious price tag placed on the online grocer.
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NewsReiss in pieces
Reiss has launched a teaser viral campaign ahead of a full campaign in September.
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NewsTM Lewin ups profit as it tests click-and-collect
Shirtmaker TM Lewin has embarked on a click-and-collect trial, as it reports that operating profit grew 7% to £9m in the year to February 28.
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NewsClarks launches destination websites to engage with kids
Footwear giant Clarks has launched two standalone kids’ websites in a bid to build engagement with younger consumers and drive multichannel sales.
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NewsPawnbroker H&T broadens retail offer
Pawnbroker H&T is to start selling jewellery online and in its Gold Bar fascia stores as it seeks to extend its retail offer.
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NewsAsos sales up 54%
Sales for online fashion retailer Asos grew 54% to £61.7m in its first quarter to June 30, with sales from its international business continuing to grow at over 100%.
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NewsNRF releases m-commerce guide
The National Retail Federation has revealed the first version of its Mobile Retailing Blueprint.
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NewsOcado critic Philip Dorgan loses job
The analyst who was one of the most outspoken critics of Ocado’s IPO plans has lost his job.
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NewsCity split on Ocado IPO as Amazon launches online grocery offer
Competition from Waitrose and Amazon adds to questions over Ocado’s valuation and profitability
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N Brown sales hit by fears in run-up to election and Budget
Home shopping group N Brown’s sales growth slowed in the 18 weeks to July 3 when customers were weighed down by uncertainty in the run-up to the election and subsequent emergency Budget.
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Amazon launches food offer in Germany
Amazon has launched its online shop for groceries in the country, with 30,000 items, including vegetables, meat, fish and baked goods as part of the offer.The products are offered by Amazon and 60 partners with whom the retailer has teamed up. Delivery will remain the same as Amazon’s normal service ...
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NewsAmazon launches UK food offer
Amazon has launched a grocery offer in the UK offering thousands of household goods and food.
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NewsOcado expects £1.18bn IPO valuation
Home shopping group Ocado has set a price range of between 200p to 275p per share for its IPO and expects a market capitalisation of about £1.18bn.
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NewsN Brown sales hit by election uncertainty
The new government and uncertainty surrounding the measures in the emergency budget has led to a more subdued period of trading for home shopping group N Brown.