Latest online retail news – Page 297
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NewsSelfridges ready for online debut as centenary profits to hit £100m
Department store group Selfridges said it is on track to launch its much-anticipated online offer in spring, as it revealed it expects profits of at least £100m in its centenary year.
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NewsDixons tones down second leg of ad push
Electricals market leader DSGi has launched the second phase of its irreverent ad campaign for its online business Dixons.co.uk.
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NewsAsos to unveil ethical site area
Asos is to launch an ethical area on its website called the Green Room.
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NewsAstley Clarke mulls international growth
Luxury jewellery etailer Astley Clarke is considering seeking further investment next year to bolster growth after like-for-like sales for its third year jumped 40%.
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NewsHow retailers geared up for ‘Cyber Monday’ charge
December 7 was forecast to be the biggest day for retailers online for Christmas shopping, according to leading trade body IMRG.
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NewsBlacks backs online feedback system
Blacks Leisure is to expand its online customer feedback system after a trial ran in two thirds of its Blacks and Millets stores.
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NewseBay hit outs at French court fine over LVMH sales
Online auction site eBay has accused the French courts of “hurting consumers” and has dubbed a €1.7m fine “disproportionate” after losing a case against luxury goods group LVMH.
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NewsEtailers preparing for Christmas sales rush
Online retailers are hoping for one of their busiest days today with growing numbers of shoppers looking online for their Christmas presents.
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NewsPostal strikes hit etailers’ growth
The postal strikes in October led to a £53m fall in growth for online retailers in the last week of the month.
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NewsEbay technical hitch raises fears about retailer listings
Ebay’s technical failure on Saturday has raised fears about the auction site’s ability to handle bulk listings by large retailers.
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NewsBorders UK stops taking orders online
Borders UK has stopped taking orders from its website as the future of the books retailer hangs in the balance.
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NewsJohn Lewis to unite online with stores
John Lewis Direct managing director Robin Terrell will leave in the new year ahead of an integration of the department store operator’s online arm into the main business.
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NewsAsos confident rising sales can continue
Online fashion retailer Asos is confident that added investment in marketing and increased delivery options will help the continued growth of its UK business.
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NewsAdili finance director leaves
The finance director of ethical etailer Adili has left the business as part of a restructure.
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NewsMydeco promotes virtual products through PlayStation gaming platform
Homewares shopping aggregation site Mydeco has opened a virtual store in Sony’s social gaming platform PlayStation Home.
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NewsNet-a-porter does not intend to float
Luxury fashion etailer Net-a-porter.com said it is trading strongly and does not intent to float on the stock exchange.
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NewsCasino owned CDiscount up for sale
Casino owned discount etailer CDiscount has collapsed less than a year after it was launched in the UK.
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NewsAsos reports strong growth in sales and profits
Online fashion retailer Asos continues to defy the downturn with growth in sales and profits in the six months to September 30.
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Online secret Sales take off as Christmas battle hots up
Retailers are staging a host of “secret Sales” as the Christmas selling season kicks off in an attempt to win spend during the all important golden quarter.
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NewsPlay.com investigated for customer data leak
Entertainment etailer Play.com is being investigated by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a possible breach of the Data Protection Act.