All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 157
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NewsOnline sales tax illegal under EU law
The Government has warned that the ‘Amazon tax’ on online revenue proposed by retail bosses would be illegal under EU law.
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Retail VoiceHow to win with loyalty: four retailers leading the way
Eight seconds. That’s all the time that retailers have to capture the attention of customers, according to research carried out by Microsoft.
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NewsOnline sales grew at slowest-ever rate in December
Online retail sales suffered their lowest-ever rate of growth in December, new figures have revealed.
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Retail VoiceAre you mobile ready? Your customers certainly are
Worldpay research shows mobile has become an established channel for consumers – but are retailers making the most of m-commerce?
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NewsMore than 23,000 shops to shutter in 2019, data warns
More than 23,000 shops and 175,000 jobs will be lost from UK high streets in 2019, new research has warned.
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NewsAmazon issues no-deal Brexit warning to UK retailers
Amazon has issued advice to British retailers in anticipation of a no-deal Brexit to ensure they can continue selling goods in the EU.
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NewsSales value and volume up in December, ONS reports
Retail sales rose both by value and volume year on year in December, the latest retail data from the Office for National Statistics shows.
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NewsMahabis bought out of administration by YYX Capital
YYX Capital have bought upmarket slippers brand Mahabis out of administration.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Gareth Jones takes road less travelled
Gareth Jones built a strong reputation at Shop Direct where he played a key role in turning a catalogue business into a leading digital retailer.
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VideoWatch: Game-changing retail technology from NRF
Every retail tech company worth its salt descended on NRF, each showcasing the latest innovations. Here is Retail Week’s round-up of the technology that might make an impact.
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NewsLovehoney sales and profits grow in ‘record year’
Lovehoney’s profits and global sales both grew in the 2017/18 financial year in the retailer’s “biggest year to date”.
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NewsBoohoo raises sales guidance after strong Christmas quarter
Boohoo has reported strong revenue growth over Christmas and has raised sales guidance for the year.
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NewsWilko chief operating officer and digital director exit
Wilko’s chief operating officer Sean Toal and the boss of its digital division Sean Emmett have both stepped down amid a board reshuffle, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsShop Direct toasts ‘record’ Christmas sales
Shop Direct has hailed a “record” Christmas performance as its largest retail brand, Very, powered the group’s performance.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why recipe box retail is whetting investor appetite
Recipe box specialists Mindful Chef and Gousto won investments of £6m and £18m respectively this week, showing that the market for meal kits is on the rise.
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NewsAO.com cashes in on Black Friday with record November
AO.com has registered an increase in third-quarter sales, fuelled by its “highest sales month ever” in November.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Unwrapping retail's Christmas trading trends
Today brought trading updates from some of retail’s biggest names, helping to paint a picture of how the golden quarter panned out. We look at some of the key themes.
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NewsAmazon reveals annual business rates payment
Amazon has disclosed how much it pays in business rates in the UK and defended the contribution it makes to the country more generally.
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NewsCard Factory hails 'strong' Christmas trading period
Card Factory has hailed a “strong” Christmas trading period despite flat full-year like for likes.
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NewsTheo Paphitis Group sales rise in 'challenging' Christmas
Theo Paphitis Retail Group registered a rise in sales during the crucial Christmas trading period as all three of its high street fascias delivered growth.