All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 295
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NewsAlibaba smashes £3.7bn Singles’ Day shopping record
Alibaba has smashed last year’s Yn36.2bn (£3.7bn) sales record during its Singles’ Day shopping bonanza, with 10 hours still left to go.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports weekly sales up 5.1% as customers embrace Monty
John Lewis has reported sales of £95.7m this week, up 5.1% on last year, as it unveiled its Christmas campaign featuring Monty the penguin.
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NewsRetailers set for £1.15bn boost from click-and-collect this Christmas
The rising popularity of click-and-collect will lead to retailers pocketing an extra £1.15bn this Christmas, according to a new report.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Apple, Sainsbury's and online retail
Retail news round-up on November 11, 2014: Apple to open UK R&D centre, Sainsbury’s appeal against Tesco dismissed, UK online retailers gear up for Christmas
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NewsUK retail like-for-like sales remain flat in October
Retail like-for-likes were flat in October as the unseasonably warm weather and supermarkets’ promotions continued to hit sales.
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NewsInfographic: Amazon steals share in entertainment market
Entertainment market share in the 12 weeks to September 28, according to Kantar figures.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has Marks & Spencer at last turned the corner?
Last week’s interims gave grounds for optimism that M&S is getting back on course, but the retailer is not quite there yet.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Automated bundling platform Swogo
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week, Swogo is in the spotlight.
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NewsTarget bolsters risk and compliance team following data breach
Target has appointed its first chief risk and compliance officer almost a year after the retailer was rocked by a massive cyberattack.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Alibaba is living up to the hype
Alibaba’s first trading statement since its IPO has created a stir, with the quarter to the end of September surpassing expectation.
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OpinionComment: What is Shop Direct’s secret to ecommerce success?
Following Shop Direct’s latest pre-tax profits increase, how has the etailer gone from a catalogue company to digital department store?
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NewsAmazon expects record shopper numbers on Black Friday
Amazon expects to attract record numbers of shoppers to its site on Black Friday this year.
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OpinionComment: Why customer relationship management is no longer enough
Customer relationship management (CRM) is too focused on transactions and now retailers must build two-way relationships.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's and Tesco
Retail news round-up on November 10, 2014: Sainsbury’s to scrap store openings programme,Warren Buffett loses $678m on Tesco investment, Tesco surrenders top spot in entertainment sales to Amazon
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AnalysisPeople: What skills does the Tesco board need to succeed?
The role of the board of directors has been brought into sharp focus in recent weeks by the accounting scandal at Tesco, and the coming weeks will be crucial for the retailer.
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InterviewInterview: Munish Datta on M&S’s updated sustainability programme
Munish Datta speaks about M&S’s updated sustainability programme, Plan A, and building a sustainable property portfolio for the future.
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NewsShop Direct to invest £1m in this year's Black Friday bonanza
Very owner Shop Direct is investing almost £1m to promote a week of Black Friday events this year as it seeks to woo ‘deal-hungry’ shoppers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Lidl, Very, Home Depot and Shop Direct
Retail news round-up on November 7, 2014: Lidl launches menswear, Very launches Christmas ad, Home Depot suffers data breach, Shop Direct appoints new consumer PR.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why are retailers so keen to deliver through transport hubs?
Transport hubs are increasingly important for fulfilment strategies at retailers including John Lewis and Asda, as they seek to make the last mile cheaper.
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GalleryStore gallery: Samsung Galaxy Studio is a customer experience playground
The Samsung Galaxy Studio New York shop gives meaning to the idea of stores as play areas, putting customer experience first.