All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 266
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NewsEtailer Zalando 'optimistic' for year after first quarter sales surge
German fashion etailer Zalando said it is “optimistic” for the rest of the year after sales surged 28.5% during its first quarter.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Next, Tesco and retail sales
Retail news round-up on May 12, 2015: Next bids to remove overtime payments for Sunday working, early Easter brings down UK retail sales time and Tesco reclaims top spot in Irish grocery.
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VideoWatch: The rise and fall of mail order catalogues in 60 seconds
A brief history of mail order catalogues and what the future holds as digital takes over in this week’s episode of Short Cuts.
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NewsDanish Government pushes to scrap law requiring retailers to accept cash
The Danish Government has proposed plans to scrap the law requiring retailers to accept cash as payment.
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NewsAlibaba increases its stake in US ecommerce retailer Zulily
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has upped its interest in the US market by taking a larger stake in online retailer Zulily.
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NewsShop Direct axes Littlewoods catalogue after shift to online shopping
Shop Direct is winding down its Littlewoods catalogue after more than 80 years as it reflects the shift to online shopping.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Shop Direct and M&S
Retail news round-up on May 11, 2015: Tesco eyes sale of mobile business, Shop Direct calls time on Littlewoods catalogue and M&S to sell branded trainers for £110.
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NewsGlasses Direct lets customers try on glasses virtually with 3D fitting tool
Online retailer Glasses Direct has introduced a virtual 3D fitting tool that shows shoppers how glasses would look on their face.
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NewsOcado developing robots to pick and pack groceries at its warehouses
Online retailer Ocado is developing robots to pick and pack groceries in a move that could reduce the reliance on staff at its warehouses.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ocado, Sports Direct and Whole Foods
Retail news round-up on May 8, 2015: Ocado may use robots to pick and pack groceries, Sports Direct HQ raided by police and Whole Foods
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NewsMonsoon outlines improvement plan after annual profits slide
Fashion retailer Monsoon Accessorize has launched a wide-ranging business improvement programme after profits nosedived last year.
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OpinionInvestment in digital infrastructure is vital for Britain’s future success
So the votes have been counted and we should now know – or at least have a good idea of – who will form our next government.
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NewsPets at Home people director Ryan Cheyne leaves for Rentalcars.com
Pets at Home people director Ryan Cheyne is to leave after 10 years at the specialist retailer.
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NewsAlibaba unveils new chief executive as fourth-quarter sales jump 45%
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has promoted Daniel Zhang to be its new chief executive as it reported a 45% jump in sales for its final quarter.
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NewsBoden to unveil digital catalogue when autumn collection launches
Fashion home shopping specialist Boden is to launch a digital catalogue alongside its traditional paper edition in July.
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NewsEuropean Commission 'tears down' ecommerce barriers to provide £308bn boost
The EC has unveiled plans for regulatory reform that will boost member states’ economies by €415bn (£308bn) a year by stimulating ecommerce.
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NewsMorrisons boss Potts confident he can turn the 'British underdog' around
New Morrisons boss David Potts believes he has taken the reins of the “British underdog” in grocery, but is confident he can turn it around.
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NewsNet-a-Porter launches shoppable social media mobile app
Net-a-Porter is launching a new mobile application which will enable customers to socialise online and purchase products.
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NewsWarehouse partners with Doddle to offer customers free online returns
Fashion retailer Warehouse will soon provide its customers with collection points where they can drop off their online returns.
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NewsBoohoo full-year pre-tax profits up despite discounting at rivals
Fashion etailer Boohoo has reported that its pre-tax profits rose 3% at actual exchange rates to £11.1m in the year to February 28.