More online retail – Page 170
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OpinionComment: Preparing for website traffic peaks
Week in, week out we read stories about websites failing in the face of overwhelming success.
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OpinionBoost for Argos as it stems decline
So used has the City become to dismal trading at Home Retail’s flagship Argos business that any sign of respite prompts jubilation.
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OpinionEcommerce skills gap is hard to fill
Mind the gap – the skills gap that is. Everyone knows that supply can’t meet demand when it comes to ecommerce roles.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Walmart shoppers are scared of spending online
Walmart’s Pay With Cash scheme allows shoppers to order online and pay with cash in store. But when paying for their goods, 40% of them chose to use other forms of payment - Retail Week’s content partner StorefrontBacktalk asks why.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How can I provide a seamless online experience during peak traffic times?
How can I ensure my website provides customers with a seamless experience during times of peak traffic?
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AnalysisCarrefour must adopt a multichannel strategy to stay competitive
As consumers divert spend online and the trend of shopping locally shows no sign of abating, hypermarket retailers are pondering how to make their format relevant.
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AnalysisSites: Jo Malone Vs H&M
Geoff Taylor, Director of client services at iForce Group, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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OpinionSocial media is not about follows or likes
For retailers, social media can be much more than just a broadcast or customer service tool.
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OpinionBacking the mould-breaking retailers of tomorrow
The issues facing the retail industry are well known. Consumers are spending less, demanding greater convenience, shopping online and are increasingly value savvy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Deal wrapped up at Clinton Cards but tough work lies ahead
Clinton Cards’ new owner American Greetings will have to make radical changes to return the retailer to profitability.
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OpinionRetailers follow in Amazon’s footsteps
Supermarket group Sainsbury’s surprised on Tuesday, a day ahead of its quarterly update, with the acquisition of Anobii, an ebooks service and social network for book lovers.
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OpinionSupply chain management: An opportunity for transformation?
The world of retail has always been competitive and fast moving – in the current climate, where few are making sustained headway on sales and margin, agility and demand responsiveness are at an even greater premium.
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AnalysisThe changing face of fashion retail
Fashion has come a long way in 20 years, as the rise of online and Asian manufacturing drove significant change. Rebecca Thomson charts the trends that have changed the sector.
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OpinionComment: Why is mobile payment failing in the US?
In the States, mobile payment is one of those magical concepts where all of the relevant players are in complete agreement that this is a must-have. And yet, despite the fact everyone says they want it, it’s not getting anywhere.
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OpinionThe unpredictable world of retail
Retail can sometimes be pretty predictable. Significant events such as market entries or exits, new launches or promotions, or changes to trading performance are often flagged up in advance.
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OpinionRetailers sign up to social gifting app Wrapp
Launched in the UK earlier this year, social gifting app Wrapp has attracted several big name retailers including Asos and Aurora.
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AnalysisHow Amazon changed retailing
Amazon’s impact on retail has been remarkable. Its focus on technology and new ideas have produced innovations that set the bar for the industry. Rebecca Thomson charts its rise and possible future.
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AnalysisRetail surgery: How do I gauge how much SEO is too much?
Following Google’s decision to penalise ‘over-optimised’ websites, how do I gauge how much SEO is too much?
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OpinionComment: Can department stores work online?
Deprived of what makes them special, can department stores work online, asks Peter Williams.
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AnalysisSites: Agent Provocateur Vs Sainsbury's
David Brint, Sales and marketing director at SpinMe, shares his view of good and bad websites.