All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 222
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OpinionBlog: John Lewis' new warehouses to ensure etail growth hits the bottom line
People love online shopping. Ecommerce accounted for a whopping 27% of total retail sales last year, according to trade body IMRG.
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AnalysisAnalysis: From taxis to takeaways, is there anything that Amazon can't do?
After Amazon’s launch into food delivery, Retail Week examines the other areas the online behemoth could dip its toe in to.
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AnalysisPersonalisation: Striking the right balance between innovative and invasive
Being able to offercustomers a personalised shopping experience without encroaching on their privacy remains a fine art.
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NewsNet-a-Porter appoints former Barneys digital boss as managing director
Yoox Net-a-Porter has named the former Barneys executive Matthew Woolsey as the new managing director of etailer Net-a-Porter.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers must adapt to changing consumer behaviour
The end of summer may offer a useful interlude and reflection before the somewhat frenetic arrival of the autumn and winter seasons.
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NewsSainsbury’s builds on Argos–eBay tie-up with 200 click-and-collect points
Sainsbury’s expands on Argos’ partnership with eBay by unveiling plans for 200 digital click-and-collect points across its estate.
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NewsZalando plans own-label business in bid for untapped markets
German etailer Zalando is planning to set up its own-label unit as a standalone business in a bid to access untapped markets and sell on rival websites.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers prevent account takeover fraud?
How can retailers prevent account takeover fraud?
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NewsAgenda: John Lewis, Next, Morrisons, Primark and JD Sports all update
Retail Week looks ahead to a packed seven days with updates from John Lewis, Next, Morrisons, Primark, Ocado and JD Sports all on the agenda.
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AnalysisPersonalisation: The secrets of the customer shopping journey revealed
The personalisation of the high-street shopping experience is vital to ensure the future growth of bricks-and-mortar stores.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury’s, BDO retail sales and Zalando
Retail news round-up: Qatari firm’s Sainsbury’s stake falls due to Home Retail detail, retail sales fall 1.5% in August and Zalando plots own-label push
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AnalysisOpinion: Apple iOS 10 offers retailers a wealth of personalisation
Yesterday Apple announced two new phones – the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus – which will launch with its latest operating system, iOS 10.
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Retail VoiceAre retailers meeting today’s mobile mandate?
Overwhelmed by the scope and complexity of the mobile challenge? Akamai reveals how retailers can deliver the mobile experience users expect.
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VideoWatch: Amazon Dash tried and tested – trendsetter or add-on gimmick?
Amazon has rolled out its Dash service to the UK. We test out how well it works and explain how much of a game-changer the device could be.
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NewsAmazon piles more pressure on grocers by launching restaurant deliveries
Amazon has increased pressure on grocery retailers by launching free one-hour restaurant deliveries to Prime members in London.
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AnalysisPersonalisation: How retailers can become ever more relevant to consumers
From artificial intelligence to data science, opportunities are opening up in retail. We explore how new technology is pushing boundaries.
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NewsShop Direct to 'double down' on artificial intelligence to drive sales
Shop Direct boss Alex Baldock says artificial intelligence is the “next big bet” the etailer is taking to bolster its personalisation offer.
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OpinionOpinion: Shop Direct shows the way in making personalisation pay
Imagine being able to lay out a store to suit each shopper as they come in, creating a bespoke offer for unique individuals.
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NewsShop Direct profits jump as technology investments pay off
Shop Direct reported a jump in underlying full-year pre-tax profits and a rise in sales as the etailer reaped the benefits of technology investments.
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AnalysisPersonalisation: Structure your business to power customer loyalty
Ever since Amazon pioneered personalisation – using data to recommend products to consumers – numerous retailers have followed suit.