All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 294
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NewsMorrisons 'encouraged by progress' despite 6.3% like-for-like fall
Morrisons’ like-for-likes excluding petrol slumped 6.3% in the 13 weeks to November 2 and total sales excluding fuel were down by 3.6%.
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NewsPaperchase partners with Staples to roll out products in 1,200 US stores
Paperchase has signed a deal with US-based Staples to sell its products across 1,200 of the stationers’ American stores.
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OpinionComment: What do M&S’s results mean for CEO Marc Bolland?
A year ago the Marks & Spencer interims on November 5 were a damp squib, but today the shares have taken off like a rocket.
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NewsIkea to overhaul delivery options as car ownership in cities declines
Furniture giant Ikea is investing heavily in fulfilment and improving convenience to reflect consumers’ changing lifestyles, including falling car ownership in cities.
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OpinionComment: How retailers can unite online and offline consumer experiences
As omnichannel retail continues to gain popularity, here are four ways for retailers to meet their customers’ changing expectations.
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NewsMarks & Spencer first-half results beat expectations
Marks & Spencer has posted better than expected first-half results despite warm autumn weather taking a toll on sales at its pivotal clothing division.
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OpinionComment: Iceland has created opportunity from the grocery battlefield
The battle raging between the grocers on price and innovation has made tough decisions necessary - but it has also brought opportunities.
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OpinionComment: What to expect from Sainsbury’s strategic review
Hot on the heels of Netto’s touchdown again in the UK Sainsbury’s, a joint venture partner of the Danish discounter, will update next week.
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NewsPhotoBox buys Spanish counterpart Hofmann as it scales business
Personalised products company PhotoBox has acquired Spanish counterpart Hofmann as it accelerates its international expansion.
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NewsNearly 70% of retailers believe Christmas will be better than last year
UK retailers believe Christmas will bring better trading than last year owing to an improving economy and healthier year of trading.
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NewsFormer Sainsbury's boss warns grocers not to neglect physical stores
Former Sainsbury’s boss Justin King has warned grocers not to neglect their bricks-and-mortar stores and focus too much on online operations.
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NewsWiggle sales and profits soar following 'fast growth' in Europe
Online cycling retailer Wiggle has recorded a jump in annual sales and profits driven by fast growth across Europe and strong UK performance.
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OpinionComment: Apps will continue to transform life – and retail
Some technologies have had a big impact on people’s everyday lives and retailers need to ensure they keep up the momentum
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NewsSelfridges profits hit record £150m on the back of surging sales
Selfridges has revealed record operating profits on the back of surging sales following rapid growth of its international online business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Selfridges and Ikea
Retail news round-up on November 3, 2014: Tesco explores partial float of Tesco Bank; Selfridges profits soar; Ikea to launch biggest price cuts drive; and Blackcircles rules out stock market listing.
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NewsTictail, the 'Tumblr of ecommerce', eyes bricks and mortar stores
Swedish ecommerce platform Tictail is eyeing opening bricks and mortar shops next year.
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OpinionComment: Mothercare is growing up fast under Mark Newton-Jones
Mothercare’s CEO has made strides in turning the struggling retailer around and plans to transform it into a digital business.
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OpinionComment: Japan and China’s retail sector is buoyed by seasonal celebrations
As Halloween and other festivities approach, Japan and China’s online retail sector has experienced unprecedented levels of activity.
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News99p Stores enhances grocery offer as profits rise at the retailer
99p Stores has unveiled rising profits and is preparing to expand its grocery offer in its biggest investment programme.
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AnalysisThe 12 trends of Christmas: this festive season's big themes
Christmas is fast approaching and retailers are preparing for a frenetic shopping season. Retail Week looks at the themes that will dominate this Christmas.