All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 271
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Toys R Us unveils turnaround strategy
Toys R Us has revealed its three key areas of focus will be enhancing mobile capabilities, investing in its Babies R Us business and reducing costs.
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NewsEuropean Commission plans to remove borders to buying online
The European Commission is planning an investigation into ecommerce in order to remove barriers to purchasing online across Europe.
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NewsParliament modernises consumer rights to reflect digital purchases
The biggest overhaul of consumer rights in a generation is expected to boost the economy by £4bn over the next 10 years.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales fall again as electricals pulls down performance
Sales at department store group John Lewis fell 1.4% last week to £69.1m as demand for electricals and home technology slumped.
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NewsAmazon in talks to buy luxury fashion etailer Net-a-Porter
Amazon is in talks to buy luxury fashion etailer Net-a-Porter in a deal that would value it at about £1.5bn, it is understood.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Net-a-Porter, and Tesco
Retail news round-up on March 27, 2015: Amazon eyes Net-a-Porter.com acquisition and in talks to trial delivery drones in UK, Tesco’s F&F brand to debut in Russia in June
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AnalysisAnalysis: Taking retail’s temperature for the year ahead
In the first of our quarterly sentiment analysis reports, Retail Week assesses the mindset of the UK’s foremost retail bosses.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I avoid being held back by outdated IT?
Omnichannel retail is increasingly becoming an industry norm.
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NewsComment: Exciting times lie ahead for retail and logistics
Delivery is becoming a major battleground for retailers as changing consumer expectations place greater emphasis on speed, enabled by mobile technologies supporting faster and more reactive purchasing decisions.
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InterviewInterview: Ao’s founder John Roberts goes on the offensive
John Roberts comes out fighting after a tough month at Ao.com as he gives his forthright views on topics ranging from Google to the nation’s politicians.
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NewsRetailers team up to launch click-and-collect alliance
Online shoppers will soon be able to buy a product from one retailer and pick up from another as part of an inventive new scheme that launches in the summer.
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NewsJohn Lewis to focus on payments and connected home as second JLab launches
John Lewis has today launched this year’s JLab technology start-up competition that will bag the winner £100,000.
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InterviewQ&A with Moss Bros chief executive Brian Brick
As Moss Bros posts a 9% increase in profits, Retail Week speaks to boss Brian Brick about challenges, opportunities and its plans for online.
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NewsMoss Bros reports profits increase and pushes forward with omnichannel
Moss Bros has reported a full-year pre-tax profit increase of 9% to £4.8m and has moved forward with its omnichannel strategy.
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NewsAll retailers can install click-and-collect after planning law changes
All retailers will be allowed to offer click-and-collect services in store from next month as laws requiring planning permission are changed.
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NewsCard Factory sales and profits rise as online proposition gains traction
Card Factory’s sales have been propelled by strong online growth as the cards specialist revealed a jump in profits as it unveiled its first full-year results as a public company.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Social proof digital marketing company Taggstar
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Taggstar is in the spotlight.
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OpinionComment: The retail sectors that will profit and suffer in 2015
Despite improving economic conditions and better customer sentiment, storm clouds may be gathering on the retail horizon.
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NewsRussian etailer Ulmart considers $800m fundraising in growth push
Russian etailer Ulmart is interested in raising $800m (£538m) in financial markets including London to fund growth in its home country.
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NewsGame divides into three operating divisions as it reshuffles management team
Game has restructured its business into three operating divisions and shaken up its management to accommodate the new structure.