All Multichannel articles – Page 184
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Amazon considering entering India
Amazon may enter India via the launch of its market place platform in a bid to overcome foreign direct investment restrictions on multi-brand retail, it has been reported. Industry sources said the etail giant had already struck deals with other online retailers in preparation for the launch, which would initially ...
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OpinionThe future of bricks and mortar stores
Robert Gregory is the co-Global Research Director at Planet Retail. He has over a decade’s experience in analysing research trends with a particular focus on Asia.
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NewsArgos cuts or freezes 11,000 prices
Argos has frozen or cut 11,000 prices in its new catalogue, which will be distributed from tomorrow.
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AnalysisHow to win spend and inspire people
Customers might think they don’t want to spend, but they may just need some gentle persuasion. Rebecca Thomson finds out how to get people shopping when they think they don’t want to.
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AnalysisEtail has left the future of hypermarkets in doubt
The 1960s were a momentous decade for retail.
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NewsBoots primes its multichannel offer
Boots is ramping up its multichannel offer this year after delivering a strong Christmas performance.
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Analysis‘We are not going to be an also-ran’ says Tesco chief
After Tesco’s worst Christmas for two decades, chief executive Philip Clarke reveals how he plans to get the grocer back on track. Alex Lawson reports.
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NewsOnline sales soar 16.5% over Christmas
Online sales jumped 16.5% in December as £7.9bn was spent on the web.
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NewsMy-Wardrobe plans international launch
Premium fashion etailer My-Wardrobe.com is to launch internationally next month as it revamps its website and prepares to unveil a loyalty scheme.
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AnalysisGuy Lister
New Look’s newly promoted customer and multichannel managing director will help the fashion retailer provide a seamless ecommerce experience.
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OpinionRetailers hold firm as Tesco tailspins
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsFashion retailer Select to double stores
Value fashion retailer Select is embarking on an aggressive expansion push as it aims to more than double its store portfolio to 300 over the next three to five years.
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NewsPlay mulls payment-on-delivery model to boost shoppers’ options
Etailer Play.com is considering the introduction of a payment-on-delivery offer, which would be a UK first as the retailer looks to offer better customer service under its new owners.
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NewsFindel posts sales jump as turnaround shows results
Home shopping group Findel sales advanced 4.5% in the 15 weeks to January 17.
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Komplett acquires stake in Blush
Online electronics retailer Komplett has acquired a stake in Blush, an online health and beauty retailer. Komplett chief executive Ole Vinje said: “This is a whole new product category for us. Blush offers consumer products for beauty and wellness that are easy to order and, not least, easy to have ...
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OpinionRetail skills are engine of success
Retailers’ customer-focus and skillset make them perfectly placed to diversify, says David Wild.
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OpinionDollar Bill
Former US president Bill Clinton was the big speaker draw at New York’s NRF this year. But what does he know about retail?
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NewsM&S online customer feedback soars
Customer feedback submitted on Marks & Spencer’s website has surged after it incorporated new technology into its systems.
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NewsMorrisons hires White Stuff's Lancaster for key multichannel role
Morrisons has poached White Stuff multichannel boss Alison Lancaster to head up the marketing operation at its non-food online business.
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AnalysisThe secrets of a successful store
In this exclusive extract from former Ikea chief executive Anders Dahlvig’s book, he assesses what makes a great shop.