All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 30
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FeatureRetail goals: The business of football and what the rest of the industry can learn from it
As football fans gear up for the Premier League to kick off this month, Retail Week looks at how much the sport is worth to the world of retail.
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InterviewQ&A: Alibaba.com president on its Olympics venture, the age of AI and supporting SMEs
On the day Alibaba.com announced the launch of a new AI tool and a venture with the International Olympic Committee in Paris, Retail Week caught up with president Kuo Zhang to discuss AI, helping athletes start businesses and other tech innovations in the works
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NewsTesco has more than doubled the size of its marketplace in under two months
Tesco has more than doubled the number of SKUs available from third-party sellers on its marketplace less than two months since it launched.
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NewsExclusive: TikTok Shop is increasing seller fees in drive to be ‘marketplace of the future’
TikTok Shop is increasing its seller base commission fees in the UK from 5% to 9%, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion‘Amazon is feeling the heat from Temu – the question is what to do about it’
Amazon’s latest update shows it is at a tipping point, believes Lisa Byfield-Green
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NewsAmazon sales have surged but customers remain cautious and are seeking bargains
Sales at ecommerce giant Amazon have surged during its second quarter despite customers remaining cautious and trading down amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsB&Q is trialling robot deliveries
Shoppers in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, can have DIY supplies delivered by a robot as part of a B&Q trial.
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NewsDeliveroo unveils latest non-food retail partnership with B&Q
Deliveroo has announced its latest non-food retail partnership with home and DIY giant B&Q.
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NewsNext has increased profit guidance as sales exceed expectations despite bad weather
Next has increased its full-year profit guidance as sales grew in the second quarter despite bad weather dominating most of the summer.
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AnalysisWhy JD Sports is doubling down on its world-leading Stratford store
As JD Sports’ store in Stratford, east London tops its sales charts to become its best-performing retail location with the highest turnover in the world, Retail Week finds out more about the blueprint for the future from global managing director, Mike Armstrong
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NewsMorrisons expands Just Eat partnership to include supermarkets nationwide
Supermarket giant Morrisons has expanded its delivery partnership with Just Eat to include supermarket groceries as well as deliveries from its cafes and Daily c-stores nationwide.
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NewsParcel delivery giant Evri has been snapped up by a private equity firm
Parcel delivery giant Evri is set to be sold to private equity firm Apollo.
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NewsDeliveroo has partnered with The Perfume Shop for rapid delivery
Deliveroo has partnered with The Perfume Shop, offering customers a selection of designer perfume brands for delivery in 25 minutes.
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AnalysisMerry clickmas: How social selling is shaping Christmas 2024
There’s no better time to elevate your retail offering than Christmas. Here we explore the key innovations and trends set to drive festive spending in 2024 – and how you can get in on the action
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InterviewQ&A: Luxe Collective co-founder targets £1m in a day on TikTok despite luxury struggles
As pre-loved luxury increases in popularity, among the influential Gen Z consumer in particular, Luxe Collective co-founder and chief executive Ben Gallagher talks to Retail Week about what makes the resale platform unique, the importance of social media to fuel growth and his aim for the business to make £1m revenue in a day on TikTok Shop
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NewsIkea is opening 100 new click-and-collect points at Tesco stores
The Swedish home retailer plans to expand its partnership with Tesco to open 100 new click-and-collect points at the supermarket.
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AnalysisHyper-personalisation: Retail’s new battleground
This deep dive is the second in our new ‘Consumer 2025 – from acquisition to advocacy’ series.
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NewsUK retail sales fell in June driven by the election and wet weather
UK retail sales volume declined across all sectors in June except for automotive fuel as wet weather, low footfall and the general election are likely to have impacted sales.
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Opinion‘The UK is famous for online grocery but where else could retail find talent to export?’
With a shift in consumer needs on the horizon, world-class innovation can play a key part in retailers’ success, argues Lisa Byfield-Green
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NewsAmazon Prime Day UK spend reached ‘record highs’ this year
Amazon Prime Day UK consumer spend across two days saw “record highs” totalling £1.3bn, according to the latest data from Adobe Analytics.