All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 333
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GalleryIn pictures: Superdrug's first health and wellbeing format store
Superdrug unveiled its new health and wellbeing format store today as it aims to grow its reputation as a pharmacy and healthcare retailer.
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NewsMarks & Spencer aims for online to be as profitable as stores within three years
Marks & Spencer is targeting its online business to be at least as profitable as its stores division within three years.
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NewsFarfetch to target key new markets with $66m funding boost
International ecommerce platform Farfetch has secured a major tranche of funding to help drive expansion into new markets and bring in improvements to its etail technology.
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NewsParcel firm to launch first UK-wide Sunday delivery service
Retailers will be able to offer Sunday deliveries for the first time from July with the launch of the UK’s first comprehensive seven-day parcel service.
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NewsN Brown reports operating profit up 4.7%
Multichannel plus-size retailer N Brown has reported operating profit up 4.7% to £107m in the year to March 1.
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NewsArgos ramps up multichannel offer with six small format London shops
Argos is in talks to open “five or six” small format stores in London this financial year as it aims to boost its multichannel offer.
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NewsSainsbury's Mike Coupe overhauls team as he prepares for CEO role
Sainsbury’s has made a series of changes to its management team as incoming chief executive Mike Coupe seeks to ready the ship for his succession in July.
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AnalysisAt a glance: How Argos plans to innovate in the year ahead
Argos is two years into its five-year transformation plan to overhaul its business model for the digital era.
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NewsShop Direct ramps up investment in personalisation software
Shop Direct is investing “significant” cash in developing personalisation software as it optimises how it uses its data.
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NewsNext increases full-year expectations after bumper first quarter
Next increased full-year pre-tax profit growth forecasts after total sales surged 10.8% in its first quarter.
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NewsHome Retail full-year sales and profits up as Argos eyes new formats
Home Retail has reported a rise in full-year sales and profits as both its Argos and Homebase brands reported “good performances”.
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NewsFeelunique hires Wiggle CFO as its chief operating officer
Feelunique has appointed Wiggle chief financial officer Jim Buckle as its chief operating officer.
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AnalysisInfographic: The omnichannel shopping experience
Ecommerce solutions provider Ecommera benchmarked over 50 retailers’ progress towards becoming truly omnichannel.
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OpinionComment: Does Shoe Zone make a good fit for an IPO?
Shoe Zone is not the sort of retailer to which City types rush to spend their bonuses, or their regular salaries for that matter.
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NewsIceland sponsors new series of The Paul O'Grady Show
Iceland is sponsoring the new series of ITV’s The Paul O’Grady Show, which starts today, as the retailer attempts to increase customer spend.
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OpinionBlog: Starbucks uses mobile content to increase frappuccino sales
Starbucks has emerged as one of the leaders in mobile commerce and its latest scheme is aimed at driving sales of its Frappuccino drink during the summer months.
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NewsEx- Hobbs online director Gracia Amico takes helm at pet accessories etailer
Gracia Amico, Hobbs’ former ecommerce director, has been appointed chief executive of online pets accessories retailer Pets Pyjamas.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Shoe Zone today and its plans for future growth post IPO
Shoe Zone has revealed that it plans to float next month in a deal that could value the footwear retailer at up to £100m. Retail Week takes a look at how the business operates and its plans for future growth.
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NewsEconomic growth gains pace in April as retailers are optimistic about next quarter
Economic growth gained pace in April as retailers forecast even stronger growth next quarter.
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NewsMorrisons' former director calls for management to step aside
Roger Owen, a former Morrisons director, has said the grocer is “heading towards an iceberg” and called for management to step down.