All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 264
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OpinionRetailers targeting Generation Y should take note of the emoji revolution
Emoji is the UK’s fastest growing language and retailers must take heed of the latest means of communication being used by their young customers.
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NewsInfographic: Sunny weather hits bank holiday footfall at John Lewis
John Lewis sales dipped over the bank holiday as consumers basked in the sun, but Waitrose benefited from perfect picnic weather.
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NewsTesco runs first mobile couponing scheme using location data
Tesco has tested its first mobile couponing scheme in order to drive traffic to its new concept store in Villiers Street, London.
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NewsAmazon UK Marketplace exports £1bn of products overseas
Amazon’s UK Marketplace platform enabled British businesses to export more than £1bn worth of products overseas last year.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Online retail rewards scheme Luckycycle
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Luckycycle is in the spotlight.
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OpinionEBay Enterprise reveals how British retailers can make it big China
China is a vast, competitive landscape, but British retailers willing to put in the time and effort can tame the dragon.
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InterviewInterview: Ann Summers boss on turning the business back to profitability
Ann Summers chief executive Jacqueline Gold reveals how she is bringing the sex toy and lingerie business back into the black.
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OpinionComment: Google has begun blurring lines between ecommerce and entertainment
Google is allowing consumers to buy products from within YouTube ads as it sets its sights on Amazon and eBay’s ecommerce dominance.
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NewsOnline retail giant Amazon starts paying corporation tax in the UK
Amazon has started paying corporation tax in Britain rather than Luxembourg after it came under fire for avoiding tax.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Amazon, New Look and Bank Holiday footfall
Retail news round-up on May 26, 2015: Amazon will pay corporation tax in the UK, New Look chairman Paul Mason poised to quit and high streets get footfall boost over bank holiday weekend.
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NewsEBay Germany prepares to launch Amazon Prime-style membership
The German branch of eBay is preparing to unveil a loyalty programme that will take on Amazon’s Prime membership scheme.
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NewsRetail Diary: Homebase finds a fan while Iceland calls a doctor
Homebase gets Monty Don’s approval at the Chelsea Flower Show, Budgens is named top of the top-ups and drunk phone users become ‘appy shoppers.
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NewsGoogle to allow consumers to buy products via YouTube ads
Google will allow consumers to buy products from within video ads on YouTube by adding a ‘click-to-shop’ feature.
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NewsMoss Bros like-for-likes jump 7.4% as ecommerce momentum continues
Formalwear retailer Moss Bros has reported a 7.4% jump in like-for-likes as bosses remain “confident” of hitting targets.
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NewsExperts predict what supply chain tech is a fad and what is here to stay
Drones are a fad and RFID has proved a hit argued tech experts at Retail Week’s Supply Chain Summit. Find out what is a hit or a miss.
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NewsCashless payments overtake use of cash for first time
Non-cash payments overtook those involving cash for the first time in July of last year, according to industry body The Payments Council.
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AnalysisHow Marks & Spencer plans to ensure continued profit momentum
After revealing a healthy lift in full-year profits, Retail Week looks at how M&S plans to continue the momentum.
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NewsJohn Lewis online boss warns of Black Friday 'reputational damage'
John Lewis’s online boss believes Black Friday could inflict “reputational damage” on retailers if they fail to learn lessons from last year’s event.
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NewsInterview: Charles Tyrwhitt founder Nick Wheeler on succeeding in menswear
Charles Tyrwhitt founder Nick Wheeler reveals his thoughts on the direction of the menswear retailer, service and men’s shopping habits.
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NewsWhatsApp considers allowing businesses to message users on app
Facebook-owned Whatsapp is considering allowing businesses to use its platform to contact users in a move that could open up new marketing channels to retailers.