All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 163
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Retail VoiceFive ways high street retailers can appeal to Gen Z
For Generation Z, self-service checkouts and contactless payments are among the most desirable features when it comes to in-store tech, according to YouGov research.
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NewsTesco’s Lewis voices business rates concerns
Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis has blamed the burden of business rates for the collapse of some retailers.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet ecommerce director departs
Notonthehighstreet ecommerce director Ollie Scheers has left the online gifting platform after less than 18 months in the role.
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NewsAmazon seeks 2,500 more UK staff
Amazon is to increase UK staff numbers by 10% this year as it creates 2,500 permanent jobs.
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AnalysisFive trends changing how people eat, shop and spend
In an uncertain retail climate, change is the only constant, driven by shifting consumer behaviour.
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NewsSainsbury's names Moriarty chief digital officer
Sainsbury’s has promoted its online boss Clodagh Moriarty to the newly created role of chief digital officer.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail lessons from Apple’s $1trn valuation
Tech giant Apple stands on the cusp of being the highest valued American company ever, close to a capitalisation of $1trn.
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NewsAO overhauls top team ahead of brand and services push
Electricals etailer AO World has reshaped its top management as it seeks to make the most of existing business strengths and chase new opportunities.
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AnalysisIn pictures: China’s Alibaba and JD.com reinvent stores
Retailers are looking East, not West, for the future of retail. John Ryan goes to China to see the tech-enabled stores of ecommerce giants Alibaba and JD.com.
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AnalysisVodcast: are retailers investing in the wrong areas?
Retailers need to shift tech investment away from front-end capabilities and focus on back-end capabilities, former House of Fraser CIO Julian Burnett has warned.
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Retail VoiceWhy back-office functions are an investment priority
Retailers should start their investment plans with back-office technology and recruitment, rather than prioritising front-end functions.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How The Hut Group is primed for success
The Hut Group is sitting pretty with surging full-year profits and sales. We spoke to boss Matt Moulding about the secrets of its success.
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Report StoreDigitising Down Under
How to make the move into Australia and New Zealand’s online markets
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NewsHut Group acquisitions boost profits and sales
The Hut Group’s profits and sales have rocketed following its acquisitions of new brands over the year.
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AnalysisHow Amazon's arrival will shake up retail Down Under
Asos, Boohoo, Debenhams, JD Sports – UK brands are doing big business Down Under. And it’s easy to see why.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco is picking its battles by closing Direct
Thanks to the recent amazing interviews with various ex-Tesco senior directors by George MacDonald of this parish, we learned there is clearly little love lost between ex-boss Phil Clarke and a number of his former colleagues.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Why couldn't Tesco make money online?
Tesco decided to ditch its Direct business after it saw “no route to profitability”. Why couldn’t the UK’s largest retailer make money online?
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NewsM&S calls for new retail property model
Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe has added his voice to the chorus of concern over retail’s property cost crisis.
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OpinionNick Bubb: M&S Food – feeling bloated?
Long suffering Marks and Spencer shareholders may have thought that the Food business could be relied on to deliver the goods, while management got on with the never-ending task of turning around the Clothing business, but now the Food operation is under pressure as well.