All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 225
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OpinionBlog: Brexit and the rise of the retail robot
Our jobs are being replaced by robots. We’ve all read worrying headlines of that ilk that paint a scary picture of what life will be like in the future.
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NewsZalando boss: UK is still ‘very attractive’ despite Brexit
German etail giant Zalando says Britain remains “a very attractive potential market”, despite its vote to leave the EU earlier this year.
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NewsZalando sales and profits soar in fruitful second quarter
Zalando has posted 25% sales growth and increased its full-year profit guidance as it continues to invest in the customer experience.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Boohoo is soaring while New Look stutters
New Look reported a rare off quarter yesterday, as profits and sales slid amid Brexit nerves, miserable June weather and tough comparables.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail News on Burberry, Casper and Apple
Retail round-up: Online retailer Casper comes to the UK, Apple’s £153m purchase of machine-learning start-up and Burberry’s Pinterest partnership.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Amazon Prime unveils its Prime Air fleet
Cartoonist Patrick Blower on Amazon’s latest attempt to dominate the US ecommerce supply chain.
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NewsNew organisation launches in bid to rejuvenate British high streets
A new organisation will launch today in a bid to breathe new life into UK high streets as they grapple with turbulent trading conditions.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Morrisons' extended deal with Ocado - the pros and cons
Morrisons has just renegotiated its deal with online grocer Ocado as the supermarket attempts to grow a profitable ecommerce business.
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OpinionOpinion: Morrisons move highlights challenges of online grocery
Morrisons’ renegotiation of its tie-up with Ocado highlights the difficulties grocers face in running a profitable online food business.
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OpinionOpinion: July sales figures give space to prepare for turbulence
There was welcome news today in the latest BRC and KPMG sales data. Total retail sales growth in July was the best since January, and like-for-likes also advanced.
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NewsMorrisons to roll out nationwide online offer in extended Ocado deal
Morrisons has renegotiated its agreement with Ocado allowing the grocer to fulfil nationwide online orders in-store at a reduced cost.
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NewsWalmart will acquire Jet.com for $3bn as it targets 'faster' online growth
Walmart has agreed to acquire online retailer Jet.com for around $3bn (£2.25bn) as the US titan seeks to bolster its ecommerce proposition.
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NewsAmazon reveals branded cargo plane Amazon One
Amazon has unveiled its first branded cargo plane, one of 40 jets, which will give it greater control of its supply chain across the US.
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AnalysisEtail evolution: A look at Tesco’s website through the years
Tesco first launched its ecommerce site back in 2000. How and why has the supermarket developed its online offer since it emerged?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Debenhams, Amazon and Aldi
Retail round-up: Debenhams to open new store, Amazon unveils cargo delivery plane, Aldi boss says cheap wine is luring middle-class shoppers
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DataData: Smartphone ownership rises to 76% among grocery shoppers
Smartphone and tablet ownership has grown rapidly among grocery shoppers since 2012, according to IGD ShopperVista data.
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InterviewInterview: Body Shop’s UK boss on being the world's most ethical retailer
The Body Shop’s UK managing director Simon Coble talks to Retail Week about the retailer’s ambitious expansion plans online and in-store.
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NewsYoox Net-a-Porter dodges luxury slowdown as first-half profits climb
Yoox Net-a-Porter reported a surge in its half-year profits and sales as rising customer numbers offset a decline in average order value.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on River Island, Fresh & Easy and more
Retail round-up: River Island hires Nicholas Tahir, Fresh & Easy could have succeeded in US, ex-Tesco marketer says, and Yoox Net-a-Porter's soaring sales
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OpinionOpinion: The secret of retail tech innovation? Never forget the customer
While I spend most of my working life looking to the future, I’m not afraid to take inspiration from the past.