All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 232
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OpinionOpinion: Digital transformation and the danger of retail buzzwords
In the game of c-suite buzzword bingo, ‘digital transformation’ and ‘disruption’ are the latest hot terms, in the way ‘omnichannel’ previously was.
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NewsOcado appoints US logistics adviser as Publix rumours swirl
Ocado has appointed logistics outfit Mace to advise on its US debut amid rumours that it is in talks with grocery chain Publix Super Markets.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on N Brown and grocery prices
Retail news round-up on April 04, 2016: N Brown vows to pay living wage to all workers, regardless of age and grocery prices fall for the fourth straight month in March.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The opportunities and challenges of m-commerce in retail
Which retailer offers the ultimate mobile-optimised site and what are the elements that make it market-leading?
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NewsWalmart rivals Alibaba and Amazon in China with new Global Shop
Walmart is going toe-to-toe with online rivals Alibaba and Amazon in China after launching an online platform selling international products.
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NewsBoohoo launches standalone menswear site to personalise offer
Fashion etailer Boohoo.com has launched a dedicated menswear site as it looks to capitalise on the evolving menswear market.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Ecommerce search and analysis engine Klevu
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Klevu is in the spotlight.
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OpinionOpinion: Shifting demographics and the end of lifetime retail loyalty
In the run-up to the future of retail and consumer conference R:evolution, business accelerator TrueStart explores hot topics retailers face.
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NewsAo.com posts better-than-expected performance in fourth quarter
Electricals etailer Ao.com has reported a better-than-anticipated fourth-quarter performance, with revenue and earnings ahead of expectations.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How retailers can use microsites to the max
How can online retailers use microsites?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are retailers unlocking millennials’ true potential?
Millennials make up 280 million of the world’s population and are predicted to have a global spending power of £8.9bn by 2020.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Notonthehighstreet, BHS and more
Retail news round-up on March 29, 2016: Notonthehighstreet seeks capital funding, BHS close to cashing in on Oxford Street flagship deal, and bad weather hits Easter trade
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AnalysisAnalysis: identifying truly innovative products and services
Innovation is the lifeblood of retail but what do we actually mean by innovation? And what separates something innovative from something simply new?
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AnalysisOnline retail sales rocket but January discounts stifle fashion
Online retail sales by value jumped 12.3% last month while overall retail sales increased 1.4%, latest figures from the ONS show.
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NewsInfographic: Easter sales and footfall to be dampened by bad weather
Shoppers are likely to be deterred by Saturday’s forecasted wet weather resulting in decreased footfall and sales, according to analysts.
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NewsFindel hails ‘improvement in sales performance’ months after profit warning
Findel has hailed “an improvement” in sales performance, just two months after it warned on profits following a tough third quarter.
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NewsGame boss Gibbs expects 'pain' of console upgrade to subside within a year
Game boss Martyn Gibbs has insisted the “pain” of customers crossing over to newer consoles will subside within the coming year.
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OpinionOpinion: Amazon has raised the bar but multichannel retailers can compete
Multichannel retailers can up the ante in the fight against Amazon by providing additional services that build on their existing strengths.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top 10 fastest-growing retailers in the UK in 2016
Our list of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK highlights businesses that are not only increasing the scale of their operations, but are also doing so profitably.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct and Ocado
Retail news round-up on March 22, 2016: Mike Ashley brands MPs who wants to question him as "joke", and Ocado founder may sell stake to fund divorce battle.