All Multichannel articles – Page 207
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NewsHouse of Fraser scouting for small click-and-collect stores
Smaller shop formats planned for collection of online orders as customer demand grows
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AnalysisThe changing face of eBay
One year on since the launch of its fashion Outlet, eBay has emerged as an unlikely ally in offloading end-of-line and clearance stock. Charlotte Hardie reports
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Wi-Fi will win
As more in-store services move online, Rebecca Thomson looks at whether retailers will need to invest in providing free customer Wi-Fi
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AnalysisThe multichannel shopper
Patterns of consumer behaviour develop all the time - especially in the world of multichannel. Liz Morrell outlines what retailers need to know about today’s shopping habits
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AnalysisMultichannel integration
What are the common problems encountered by retailers trying to manage inventory across many different sales channels and how can integration help?
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OpinionMultichannel gets more complicated
Just as retailers really start to understand what multichannel means to their business and how to capitalise on that, it gets more complicated
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AnalysisThe challenges of multichannel
Multichannel means different things to different businesses. But what difficulties are directors facing during multichannel projects, and how are they overcome? Rebecca Thomson finds out
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OpinionIs eBay trying to be Amazon?
The purchase of ecommerce provider GSI Commerce by eBay has stirred up the ecommerce industry, but what does it mean for retailers?
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NewsJaeger extends delivery to a further seven countries
Premium retailer Jaeger has opened up its website to a further seven international markets.
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NewsShoppers complain over Waitrose's new website
Waitrose has suffered a blow after customers complained of problems on its new £10m website, which was launched with much fanfare two weeks ago.
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Opinion
The other big political debate today
All eyes are going to be on George Osborne delivering the budget today; but retailers should also take note of what’s being debated in the European Parliament.
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NewsArgos to drive engagement with TV channel
Catalogue store group Argos is to launch a digital TV home shopping channel this summer.
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NewsA mobile-optimised site is a must
Google’s retail, technology and business markets director Peter Fitzgerald told delegates at day two of Retail Week Conference that a mobile-optimised website should be their top priority for investment.
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NewsSimon Fox: HMV will retain its strong high street presence
HMV will still have a portfolio of hundreds of stores on the high street in five years, HMV CEO Simon Fox told delegates.
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NewsWaitrose boss happy with Ocado deal at present
Upmarket grocer Waitrose managing director Mark Price has said he is “really happy” with the retailer’s relationship with online grocer Ocado but did not rule out operating independently when their current contract runs out.
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NewsRetailers need to be creative to succeed on Facebook
Retailers need to be creative and work out how to use information on Facebook to make the network work for them, Facebook’s head of mid-market sales for EMEA said.
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NewsUp to 90% of purchases influenced by online research, says report
Up to 90% of store purchases are now influenced by online research, according to a new report.
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OpinionThe UK still holds the key to JLP’s expansion
Wednesday was a big day for Mick Murphy, John Lewis delivery driver and partner for 25 years.
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NewsFlying Brands profits fall but sales nudge ahead
Multichannel retailer Flying Brands has reported a fall in group pre-tax profit but sales nudged ahead.
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NewsHome Retail lowers forecasts after dip in sales at Argos
Home Retail Group has lowered its year end forecast after Argos reported a dip in sales and trading conditions were more volatile than it expected.