All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 373
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AnalysisRoundtable: Supply chain overhaul throws up challenges for multichannel retailers
Placing the supply chain at the heart of decision-making has never been more important, as retailers discussed at a Retail Week and DP World London Gateway roundtable.
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AnalysisInnovation: PlayCaptcha – the new product designed to engage the frustrated shopper
Advertising agency Future Ad Labs has designed an interactive advertising format – PlayCaptcha – to increase shopper engagement and put an end to frustration over online security features.
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OpinionBlog: Handheld devices in-store - consumer or shop assistant? Who will hold the upper hand?
Who will benefit most from our online world in the shopping centres of 2014?
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NewsN Brown plots overseas expansion as it rolls out UK stores
New N Brown boss Angela Spindler is plotting the home shopping group’s European expansion as it pushes the button on its UK store roll-out.
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NewsN Brown profits up in first half as it unveils store expansion plans
Plus-size fashion retailer N Brown’s profits increased in the first half as it unveiled plans to expand its fledgling store estate.
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OpinionBlog: Trunk Club and its online personal stylist service for men
Trunk Club is a personal stylist website for men that matches time-poor shoppers with an online stylist.
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OpinionComment: What Twitter's IPO will mean for retail advertisers
Twitter has become the latest big name in tech to announce plans to list on the stock market. Following Facebook’s IPO earlier this year, Twitter is said to be hoping to raise $1bn when it floats on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
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NewsEtailer Vente-Privee heralds the end of pure online players
The founder of fashion etailer Vente-Privee has said that the future is multichannel and said that pureplays such as Asos will go into stores.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop teams up with Shutl to offer 90-minute deliveries
The Perfume Shop will introduce 90-minute deliveries this month after teaming up with express service Shutl.
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OpinionComment: 'Omnichannel' may be the trend at WRC but retailers must remember that the customer is key
‘Omnichannel’ is the phrase du jour, certainly on the first day of the World Retail Congress 2013 in Paris.
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NewsWeakest retail sales growth this year as warm weather "stifles" demand in September
UK retail sales in September showed the lowest growth of the year so far as the warm weather stunted sales of autumn and winter collections.
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NewsAppliances Online launches same-day delivery
Electricals etailer Ao.com, formerly known as Appliances Online, has launched same-day delivery service across the UK.
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NewsIkea's new UK boss aims to double market share by 2020
Ikea’s new boss Gillian Drakeford aims to double the UK business by 2020 by opening more stores and pushing digital growth.
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NewsLakeland seeks franchise partner to launch in India and the Far East
Lakeland is in talks with potential franchise partners in India and the Far East as it pushes ahead with its international growth plans.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Carpetright, The Garden Centre Group, Amazon
Retail news round-up October 4, 2013: Carpetright founder Lord Harris returns to the helm as chief executive Darren Shapland exits, The Garden Centre Group appoints new trading director and Amazon removes foie gras from UK website.
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AnalysisWebsite review: Buyagift Vs Strawberrynet
Rebecca Mahony, vice-president of global marketing at Ebuzzing, shares her view of good and bad sites.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I reduce the chances of cart abandonment?
For ecommerce retailers, providing quality products and a streamlined user experience is half the battle when attempting to grow sales.
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NewsMyWardrobe.com saves costs by merging London and Nottingham offices
Fashion etailer MyWardrobe.com has merged its London and Nottingham offices moving all teams other than buying and merchandising to the East Midlands.
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OpinionComment: Overseas growth beckons UK retailers
Two hundred years after Napoleon’s famous observation, we are still a proud nation of shopkeepers. But for many of us, future success will mean that we have to look beyond our national borders for new market opportunities.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How is Tesco's multichannel strategy developing?
Tesco has made its intent to lead the way in multichannel clear with strong growth in online grocery and a roll out of drive thru click-and-collect. Retail Week takes a look at Tesco’s multichannel development in its latest results release.