All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 296
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail's Uncanny Valley - when is personalisation too personal?
Personalisation has become one of retail’s favourite buzzwords, but how far can it go before it’s just creepy? Retail Week investigates.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why CIOs are losing power over retail technology
As technology becomes integral to many retail roles, more departments now have a say in IT spend. Retail Week assesses the implications.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis reports 'mixed' sales as weather hits demand
Sales at John Lewis were “mixed” last week as a strong performance in the home category was offset by the impact of mild weather on apparel.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Apple and H&M
Retail news round-up on October 24, 2014: Amazon posts third-quarter loss; Apple to open 15 stores in China; H&M celebrates 10 years of designer collaborations
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OpinionComment: Etail Power List 2014 emphasises ecommerce evolution
The Etail Power List of this year’s most influential retailers in ecommerce shows the industry and its leaders are changing faster than ever.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retail staff be equipped to fulfil online orders?
As in-store fulfilment becomes increasingly mainstream, retailers must make sure staff are well equipped to provide services such as click-and-collect and ship-from-store.
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NewsDebenhams will not resort to knee-jerk discounting this Christmas, insists Sharp
Debenhams boss Michael Sharp insisted it would not resort to knee-jerk discounting over Christmas despite the unseasonably warm start to the season.
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AnalysisTesco chief Dave Lewis: 'My three priorities for rebuilding Tesco'
Tesco boss Dave Lewis faced the City for the first time today when he unveiled the retailer’s interims and conclusion into the accounting scandal.
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NewsDitto Labs uses social media to offer retailers brand insight
US company Ditto Labs has created software that identifies brand logos on images posted on social media sites such as Twitter and Instagram.
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NewsInfographic: Fashion price tracker – online womenswear data
Fashion price data from the week ending October 21, 2014: The average online price per item and percentage of products on markdown from the top ten womenswear retailers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How attractive are Tesco's international businesses to suitors?
Tesco is thought to be considering a spin-off of its Asian business to raise funds. Retail Week looks at the performance of its global operations.
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NewsInfographic: Etail Power List 2014 in numbers
The Etail Power List of this year’s most influential retailers in ecommerce has been announced – here are some interesting facts and figures from the list.
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NewsNumber of staff per store falls to record low as shopping habits change
The number of full-time staff per store fell to a record low in the third quarter as retailers shifted to smaller-format stores.
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NewsHomebase turns to Argos to transform itself into digital leader amid store closures
Homebase is to forge stronger links with sister retailer Argos as the DIY business transforms itself into a digital leader and prepares to close around a quarter of its stores.
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InterviewQ&A: Richer Sounds managing director David Robinson on a record year
David Robinson, managing director at Richer Sounds, on how the company has driven record profits and its new ‘360 degree installation service’.
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NewsRakuten launches UK site paving the way for global marketplace
Japanese etail giant Rakuten has launched its UK site today, which will next year enable merchants to sell across its global marketplaces.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Mobile payment service Yoyo
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week, mobile payment service Yoyo is in the spotlight.
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NewsOka Direct appoints Octavia Morley as chief executive
Furniture and interiors specialist Oka has appointed Octavia Morley as chief executive as it prepares for a new phase of growth.
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NewsRobertson: 'Asos still on track but zonal pricing is not a silver bullet'
Asos boss Nick Robertson insisted that it is still on track despite its profits fall but warned actions to lower prices overseas are not a silver bullet.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The future of retailers' returns in a multichannel world
Retail Week’s white paper, in partnership with Clipper, explores how retailers’ existing returns handling capabilities are under mounting pressure as the popularity of ecommerce grows.