All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 409
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AnalysisAnalysis: Next's multichannel prowess makes for a merry Christmas
Next was always going to impress in what has been deemed a multichannel Christmas by retail-watchers. The retailer, an innovator in online retail, positioned itself well to benefit from the surge in customer demand for quick and convenient Christmas shopping.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does 2013 hold for the retail sector?
2013 is likely to be another turbulent year for retail, so what are the key trends retailers need to be aware of? Caroline Parry looks at the forecasts for the year ahead.
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NewsA quarter of UK shoppers use stores as showroom
A quarter of UK shoppers visited a store to see products before using their mobile phone to compare prices elsewhere in the run up to Christmas.
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NewsTwo thirds of etailers forecast sales growth for 2013
Nearly two thirds of online retailers are predicting sales growth in the year ahead, according to a poll by the Royal Mail.
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NewsAmazon's popularity hit after tax avoidance accusations
Etail giant Amazon’s popularity has fallen after being accused of avoiding paying millions of pounds in tax.
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OpinionComment: 2012 - The year 2012 in review
This is my last column of the year. So what sort of year do we think it’s been? A strange one in many respects and certainly quite unique.
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NewsToys R Us aims to take top market share spot
Toys R Us plans to improve its product range, create more in-store theatre and develop its multichannel presence as it bids to become the largest toy retailer in the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How has m-commerce evolved?
The story of m-commerce efforts in 2012 includes both good news and bad news. Firstly the good news.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The increasing importance of data
Loyalty programmes are nothing new, but their importance to retailers is increasing. Evan Schuman discusses what is happening in the loyalty market this year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Multichannel in the mainstream
2012 was the year multichannel work started in earnest for many retailers. Evan Schuman charts its progress and discusses what’s next.
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OpinionComment: A business case for technology
It’s been an important year for technology in retail - everything from mobile to multichannel to data has attracted more attention than technologists are perhaps used to receiving.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: Can mobile apps replace traditional customer loyalty cards?
Can mobile apps ever replace the more traditional customer loyalty cards?
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OpinionBlog: Speedy delivery guarantees a merry online Christmas
As retailers across the high street gear up for their biggest weekend of the year, etailers would traditionally be counting up the Christmas takings. But not this year, as many online players are busy promoting their guaranteed delivery options to make sure that special gift is ready under the tree come Christmas morning.
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OpinionBlog: Gift Cards - An omnichannel Christmas Carol
Last night, at about 3am, I was awoken by a strange noise. Climbing out of bed I was approached by a ghostly figure. “Who are you?” I asked. “And what are you doing in a retail technology blog-related dream?”
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NewsRetail sales values rise 1.5% in November
The value of retail sales jumped 1.5% year-on-year last month, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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Analysis2012: The year in review - Retail winners and losers
From big administrations to political hot potatoes, retailers have seen it all. Caroline Parry charts the big moments in the year that was.
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AnalysisSites: Target Vs Amazon
Tim Ash, Creative partner at Movement, shares his view of good and bad apps.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can HMV heal its trading wounds?
Following HMV’s warning on covenants last week, Retail Week takes a look at seven areas the retailer needs to focus on to survive.
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NewsOnline sales jump 18% in November to pass £8bn mark
Online sales jumped 18% year-on-year to £8.4bn in November, according to online trade body IMRG.
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OpinionBlog: The power of data for online retailers
Data, even anonymised, creates interesting opportunities for retailers