All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 354
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AnalysisAnalysis: The internet of things – what Google's Nest purchase means for retailers
Pretty much any move by Google prompts reams of speculation on what the business might do next, and its $3.2bn (£2bn) purchase this week of US firm Nest – which makes smart thermostats – is no exception.
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AnalysisIn the news: Incoming Home Retail chief executive John Walden profiled
When John Walden arrived at Argos as managing director two years ago this month he was a complete unknown in British retail.
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NewsSmall stores drive retail sales growth of 6.1% in December, says ONS
Retail sales by value jumped 7.2%,excluding petrol, in December against last year, driven by small non-food stores.
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OpinionNRF: Tesco's IT chief on the key technology trends of 2014
Retail Week readers will need no introduction to the NRF Big Show, the annual gathering of the retail technology world which takes place in New York every January.
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NewsDr Martens reveals 69% surge in Christmas sales
Dr Martens has revealed group retail sales surged 69% over Christmas as the footwear brand held firm on its full-price stance.
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NewsEtailer MandM Direct profits set to soar after Christmas sales surge
Full year profits are expected to soar 20% at discount etailer MandM Direct following a 9% Christmas sales surge in December.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis revenues jump 9.5% as shoppers rush to Sales
John Lewis revenue increased 9.5% in its week to January 11 as going back to work did not stop customers shopping in its Sales.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Selfridges, John Lewis, Ikea and The Original Factory Shop
Retail news round-up on January 17, 2014: Selfridges launches its Festival of Imagination campaign, John Lewis and Ikea report surging January Sales and The Original Factory Christmas sales edge up
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AnalysisWebsite review: Amazon Vs Wowcher
Tim Ellis, business development manager at Momentum Instore, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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InterviewQ&A: Oliver Bonas' founder and managing director Oliver Tress
Oliver Tress, founder and managing director of Oliver Bonas speaks to Retail Week about future plans and expectations for the retailer.
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NewsIkea and John Lewis' January Sales surges spark furniture recovery hopes
Home and furniture retailers have reported strong trading in the January Sales period and are optimistic about 2014 following six years of turmoil in big-ticket categories.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why John Walden got the Home Retail chief executive job and what he needs to do next?
New Home Retail boss John Walden has achieved a lot in his two years at Argos, Retail Week looks at why he was given the top job and what will be on his to-do list.
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NewsNRF: Receipts are powerful engagement tool, says Twitter founder
The retail industry is ignoring the receipt as a potential engagement tool, according to Twitter chairman and co-founder Jack Dorsey.
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OpinionComment: Halfords has shown what putting the customer first really means
Putting the customer first is a retail cliché, so often mouthed but less frequently put into practice.
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NewsPrimark's Christmas jumper dominance helps sales soar
Shrewd buying and novelty jumpers drove Primark’s Christmas sales surge, as the value chain insists retailers can thrive without online.
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NewsN Brown’s eye for festive trends drives sales jump
N Brown boss Angela Spindler put its Christmas like-for-like increase down to its strength in translating key fashion trends for the plus-size market.
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NewsBonmarché Christmas like-for-likes up 6% as online sales rocket
Bonmarché has revealed like-for-like sales jumped 6% over Christmas, driven by its strong online business.
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NewsN Brown records 'robust' Christmas growth as it steps up overseas plans
N Brown revealed “robust, reliable growth” over the Christmas trading period, and it plans to step up investment for its overseas growth plans.
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NewsHalfords sales up 6.6% pedalled by strong cycling sales
Halfords group sales grew 6.6% in its third quarter, which included the festive period, driven by “significant growth” in its cycling category.
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NewsOcado fourth-quarter sales rise driven by strong Christmas
Ocado’s sales rose over Christmas as the online grocer created more capacity to deliver orders and enticed new customers.