All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 268
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NewsAnalysis: Why is Dixons Carphone charging ahead in electricals?
While competitors have struggled, electricals giant Dixons Carphone is thriving. Retail Week finds out why.
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NewsIceland reaps rewards of online return as annual sales reach £100m
Iceland boss Malcolm Walker revealed the grocer’s online operation is worth almost £100m a year in sales, two years after it was reintroduced.
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NewsBoohoo reports strong start to year as sales increase 35%
Boohoo.com has reported a 35% increase in total sales to £41.3m as the fashion etailer’s UK and international efforts pay off.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Clarks and Arcadia
Retail news round-up on June 10, 2015: Clarks’ profits fall due to high street discounting and a survey ranks Tesco as the UK’s least favourite grocer.
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NewsMarks & Spencer eyes launch of loyalty card scheme
Marks & Spencer is considering introducing a loyalty card scheme provisionally named ‘Sparks’ in the next few months, according to reports.
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NewsWiggle poaches Amazon exec as it unveils marketing unit shake-up
Etailer Wiggle is poaching an Amazon executive to be its chief marketing and sales officer as part of a shake-up of its marketing division.
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AnalysisWhat does Apple Pay’s UK arrival mean for retailers?
Apple has revealed that its long-awaited mobile payment system Apple Pay will finally arrive in the UK next month, but what does this mean for retailers?
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AnalysisAt a glance: How Apple Pay works and the retailers that will accept it
Apple Pay will launch in the UK in July and will be in use at retailers including Boots and Lidl. Here is how it works and where it will be available.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Pets at Home, Tesco and Burberry
Retail news round-up on June 9, 2015: Pets at Home’s biggest shareholder to halve stake, retail sales remain flat in May, Tesco invites bids for South Korean business and more.
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AnalysisIn the news: Home Retail’s new technology boss George Goley profiled
Why is the former Amazon technology executive a good fit to lead Home Retail’s digital and tech transformation?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Amazon's private-label range could be a game-changer
Amazon is understood to be developing a private-label range, but the etail giant must listen to consumers to avoid repeating past mistakes.
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AnalysisWhy retailers are paying attention to the power of social communities
Should retailers be thinking about mimicking fashion etailer Net-a-Porter and taking the plunge into social commerce?
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Lidl, Apple Pay and more
Retail news round-up on June 8, 2015: Tesco admits to grocery code breach, Lidl spends the most of advertising and Apple Pay to launch in the UK in two months.
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NewsMissguided launches first UK physical presence with Selfridges concession
Value etailer Missguided is making its first move into UK physical stores by launching a concession with premium retailer Selfridges.
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VideoWatch: Tech demo of Google's new augmented reality tool 'Project Tango'
Google’s new 3D scanner and motion tracker ‘Project Tango’ could revolutionise augmented reality for retailers, we look at how it works.
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VideoWatch: How retailers are taking advantage of augmented and virtual reality
The team from Somo sat down with Retail Week to discuss how retailers are using augmented and virtual reality to enhance shopper experience.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose plant sales blossom after Chelsea Flower show
Waitrose has reported a welcome sales bump following the Chelsea Flower Show as sales of plants rocketed at the supermarket last week.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Retail video curation platform Goodvidio
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Goodvidio is in the spotlight.
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OpinionComment: Dixons Carphone runs rings around the competition
In a fairly flat electricals market, how has Dixons Carphone been able to hoover up so much market share?
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NewsDixons Carphone's commitment to bricks-and-mortar 'vindicated', says James
Dixons Carphone boss Sebastian James believes the retailer’s commitment to bricks-and-mortar has been “vindicated” as it holds off online rivals.