All Multichannel articles – Page 217
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NewsFreemans thinks big as it returns to profit
Home shopping group Freemans Grattan Holdings claims it has returned to profit after a major business restructuring, and plans to launch a plus-size offer for customers early next year.
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NewsHalfords hit by more supply chain woes
Halfords is facing further disruption due to problems at its new distribution centre, which will likely have an effect on second quarter sales, according to one analyst.
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NewsN Brown launches Simply Be in America
N Brown has launched its first catalogue in the US as it continues to seek growth in international markets.
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AnalysisGet the parties started
It may not be a new business model, but allowing customers to sell your products through home shopping parties still has many benefits for retailers
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AnalysisSocial media helps retail opportunities to pop up
Kellogg’s is the latest brand to make the transition into retail with the launch of its Pop-Tarts World in New York last week. The opening of a 3,000 sq ft store selling customised toaster pastries is certainly a novelty, even by Manhattan standards.
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NewsOcado shares hit new low
Home shopping group Ocado’s shares hit a new low yesterday, and from today the stock can no longer be propped up by Goldman Sachs acting as a trading counterparty.
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NewsFlying Brands acquires online gardening business
Home shopping group Flying Brands has completed its acquisition of Garden Centre Online, it said today.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Nectar launch iPhone apps
Sainsbury’s and loyalty scheme Nectar have today launched mobile phone apps.
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NewsHouse of Fraser launches overseas delivery
Department store House of Fraser has launched its overseas delivery service as part of plans to achieve a 150% increase in online sales by the end of the year.
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AnalysisNet-a-Porter: Casting the Net
Net-a-Porter chief executive Mark Sebba tells Lisa Berwin about the challenges of running a business that just keeps on growing
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Opinion
The Tech Guys
IT budgets are holding firm, but retail CIOs are being asked to do more with them, particularly around multichannel
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NewsFindel sells loss making arm
Home shopping group Findel has sold its loss- making arm CWIO to The Hut Group to help reduce its debt.
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NewsJohn Lewis first-half sales growth of 15% unlikely to be sustained says Andy Street
Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose 14.9% in the first half, or 12.6% excluding VAT.
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NewsBoden goes premium to lure web shoppers
Boden, the catalogue and internet retailer, is to launch a limited-edition premium womenswear sub-brand, one of a string of online-only ventures designed to reduce dependence on catalogues.
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NewsMango ramps up internet offer
Womenswear chain Mango is set to double its internet sales in 2010, the 10th anniversary of its website, Mangoshop.com.
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NewsNext posts 1.3% rise in total retail sales
Next posted a 1.3% increase in total retail sales for the 26 weeks to July 31 as the fashion and homewares retailer said its clothing retail prices will jump by as much as 8% next year.
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NewsArgos trials same-day delivery service
Argos is trialling a same-day delivery service in London which will allow customers the option of having their reserved item couriered in as little as 90 minutes.
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NewsSainsbury's launches Facebook campaign
Sainsbury’s has today launched a summer online campaign via Facebook in what is being dubbed ‘Junior Masterchef meets Ready Steady Cook’.
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NewsBoost for Ocado as Fidelity buys stake
Ocado has been given a boost as it has emerged that Fidelity, one of the world’s largest fund managers, has taken a 13% stake in the business.
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NewsLipsy follows Next in selling rival brands
Next-owned young fashion brand and retailer Lipsy is to broaden its offer by selling third-party brands on its website and in stores.