More online retail – Page 173
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AnalysisTarget’s Kindle decision reflects Amazon threat
It emerged last week that US-based retailer Target is to stop selling Amazon’s Kindle e-readers and tablet PCs in recognition of the growing competition from the ecommerce retailer.
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Analysis
Sites: Made Vs Harveys
Lynne Davidson, Managing director at TH_NK, shares her view of good and bad websites.
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AnalysisRetail Week report: Mobile payment
Retail Week’s new report on mobile payment examines why retailers are playing catch-up when it comes to enabling their customers to shop using their smartphones.
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OpinionGetting the most out of multichannel
What’s become clear about cross-channel retailing is that it’s no passing trend – it’s a fundamental change in the way retailers operate.
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AnalysisHigh demand for multichannel skills
Multichannel skills are vital for retailers today. Claire Burke considers whether they should develop their skills in-house, or rely on external consultants.
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AnalysisSolving the supply chain dilemma
Should online and store stock be managed from one place, or is it best to separate the two? Rachael Revesz looks at developing a supply chain.
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OpinionHMV's fortunes are looking up
Entertainment group HMV’s shares were top of the pops last week as it flagged a likely return to profitability this financial year.
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OpinionFrench retail: Vive la différence
The view, admiringly or not, that the French differ intractably from their neighbours, is enshrined in cliche.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: The demise of Clinton cards
High street retailers that are losing money and have a lot of debt need the support of their banks, their suppliers and their landlords to keep going.
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AnalysisHow to survive administration
In the past few years a raft of formerly big names have been bought out of administration. Can these businesses be saved, or is it just delaying the inevitable?
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AnalysisWalmart launches ‘pay with cash’ online option
Walmart is to launch a ‘pay with cash’ option for online shoppers.
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OpinionThreat of store closures for Argos
Home Retail’s troubling full-year figures and the appointment of strategy consultants OC&C by new Argos boss John Walden has put the spotlight on the future of the general merchandiser’s store portfolio.
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Analysis
Sites: Urban Outfitters Vs Brand Alley
David Van Reyk, Managing director at DropGifts, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers keep pace with increasing consumer demands?
How can retailers keep pace with consumer demand for product variety and availability, competitive pricing and flexibile delivery time slots?
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OpinionMultichannel boost for N Brown
Home shopping group N Brown’s full-year profits came in a little shy of some analysts’ expectations but all sorts of developments are under way which should position the retailer well for the future.
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AnalysisE-wallets: What do retailers need to know?
E-wallets provide a quick and easy way for shoppers to pay in store and online and are gaining favour with retailers.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: The outlook for Argos
It is an uncomfortable truth that the catalogue showroom store format has died a painful death everywhere else in the world, except in the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The future of the Argos store network
As Home Retail boss Terry Duddy prepared to release full-year figures for his flagship Argos business, he would have known that store numbers would be a big talking point.
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Analysis10 things you didn’t know about N Brown
Multichannel retailer N Brown, owner of businesses such as Figleaves, revealed a “robust” set of results today. Here’s 10 things you might not know about the business.
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OpinionRetail property development: Changing for the better
As every week goes by, it seems yet another story emerges of retailers consolidating their store portfolios.