Latest online retail news – Page 295
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New marketing director for Asos
Online fashion retailer Asos has appointed a new marketing director to help grow the business as an international brand.
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NewsOnline grocery shopping could double in five years
Online grocery shopping is set to double in the next five years according to estimates from the Institute of Grocery Distribution.
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NewsAdili sales up 20% as it moves focus to improving margins
Ethical etailer Adili, which now trades as Ascension said revenue grew 20% in the six months to October 31 to £299,000.
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NewsM and M plans more international expansion after strong Christmas
Sales at discount fashion etailer M and M Direct grew 21% in the ten weeks to January 3.
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NewsAsos sales ahead 30% over Christmas
Asos continued to see good growth over Christmas with sales ahead 30% year on year in the five weeks to January 3.
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NewsSnow boosts John Lewis online sales
Last week’s snowy weather resulted in a 56% surge in department store chain John Lewis’s internet sales.
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NewsJ Crew to test UK waters by launching online offer
US fashion retailer J Crew, whose fashions are sported by first lady Michelle Obama, has targeted the UK for expansion.
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NewsFlying Brands expects to beat profit expectations
Home shopping group Flying Brands said that it expected to beat market expectations for full-year profit, aided by cost cuts and the relocation of its distribution base.
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NewsStrong sales continue at N Brown
Home shopping group N Brown has continued to grow sales with like-for-likes ahead 3.6% in the 19 weeks to January 9.
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NewsRetail sales growth in December hits a four year high
UK retail sales growth in December grew 4.2% on a like-for-like basis, making it the best December retailers have experienced in four years.
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NewsIdeal Shopping returns to profit as sales continue to improve
TV shopping group Ideal Shopping Direct has said it will return to profitability after a strong second half.
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NewsOcado fits winter tyres to delivery fleet
Ocado is to fit its delivery van fleet with special winter tyres for the remainder of the season to tackle the adverse weather conditions.
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NewsFood price war intensifies as grocers ramp up cuts for 2010
Grocers have kicked off the new year with an intense price war, signalling a year of even tougher competition in the food sector.
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NewsChristmas brings record month for My-Wardrobe
Fashion etailer My-Wardrobe.com enjoyed a record month in December, passing the £1m sales barrier in a month for the first time.
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NewsNew Look to widen multichannel services with stores EPoS upgrade
New Look is to replace the EPoS software across its entire store estate this year to introduce multichannel services.
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NewsFirst Quench brands sold to property firm
The off-licence brands Threshers, Victoria Wine, Bottoms Up and The Local have been bought by property investment and consultancy firm SEP Properties.
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NewsAmazon to ship larger Kindle to UK this month
Amazon will start shipping the large-screen version of its Kindle e-reader to the UK later this month.
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NewsBest Buy unveils new-look UK website
Best Buy UK has upgraded its website with the addition of a range of new content ahead of the opening of its first shops in this country in the spring.
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The Hut enjoys lift in Christmas orders and sales
Etailer and online service provider The Hut said that Christmas orders soared 188% in the six weeks to December 23.
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NewsSnow causes retailers to shut up shop
The heavy snow has caused havoc for retailers with many of the major chains shutting shops early so staff can get home safely.