All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 160
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NewsM&S partners with True to ramp up tech focus
Marks & Spencer has partnered with retail and consumer tech investment firm True to enhance its digital innovation capabilities.
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NewsAmazon tax bill drops despite spike in profits
Amazon has declared its lowest UK tax bill for five years, despite almost doubling its profits.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers can create a digital culture
In this exclusive extract from his new book, 100 Practical Ways to Improve Customer Experience, Martin Newman highlights how businesses can stay relevant in the new environment.
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OpinionOpinion: What the interest rate rise means for retailers
As was widely expected, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee finally decided to raise the interest rate by 0.25 basis points to 0.75% – the highest it’s been since 2009.
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AnalysisFour steps to solve the online profitability problem
Growing digital sales used to be all about land-grabbing. But as online matures, retailers need to ensure that growth is profitable.
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NewsDisney Stores launches online 'one-stop shop'
Disney is launching an ecommerce platform across five European markets as part of a drive to appeal to shoppers beyond its “traditional and expected” customer base.
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NewsAmazon posts record profit growth as sales soar
Amazon has reported a 12-fold increase in its second-quarter profits driven by demand for Amazon Web Services and increased online sales.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Amazon needs stores to win in European grocery
Following another jump in second-quarter results and its fourth Prime Day, Amazon continues to demonstrate its retail dominance and strength.
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OpinionGraze CEO: Staying distinctive in a sea of brands
As snack foods retailer Graze ditches its brown packaging in favour of a new vibrant rebrand, chief executive Anthony Fletcher insists it is important to keep branding moving.
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NewsShop Direct reshuffles board, Jon Rudoe exits
Shop Direct has reshuffled its board to increase its focus on the customer, with retail technology and data director Jon Rudoe stepping down.
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OpinionJohn Lewis ‘pilot’ stores symptomatic of digital shift
The fact that John Lewis will use 15 stores to pilot new ideas is symbolic of coming to terms with digital and the new terrestrial.
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NewsWalmart extends Microsoft tie-up to drive digital shift
Walmart has extended its partnership with Microsoft as part of the drive to “accelerate” its digital transformation.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers – throw old traditions out the window
Online and mobile commerce is turning traditional notions of retailing upside down.
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NewsAsda warehouse closure plans put 260 jobs at risk
Asda has entered into consultation with more than 260 employees amid plans to shutter one of its fulfilment centres.
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OpinionIndicator will help retailers win in the digital economy
Asos has taught the retail sector many things. From its excellent logistics and delivery operation, to its dominance on social media and leading product offer, there are many lessons to be followed. But perhaps the standout lesson is its relentless obsession with the customer.
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OpinionOpinion: Has a culture of 'pop in' caused customers to opt out?
Rita Clifton explores how far a slow-changing attitude to the role of stores has damaged the sector
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AnalysisRetail Week Indicator: The UK's best digital retailer revealed
Fashion giant Asos has been crowned leader in the inaugural Retail Week Indicator, launched today to shine a light on the top retailers for digital proficiency.
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AnalysisThe UK's top 30 growth retailers 2018 in numbers
Retail Week reveals its list of the UK’s top 30 growth retailers. Here we highlight the key statistics and some notable businesses that have made the list.
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NewsAsos third-quarter sales spike as customer base swells
Asos has posted a jump in third-quarter revenues as it recorded strong growth in its domestic UK market and overseas.
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DataData: The UK's top 30 growth retailers 2018
A connected customer experience is key to grow your business, finds exclusive research published in Retail Week’s annual top 30 growth retailers ranking.