All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 430
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NewsEtailers experience sales surge as shoppers avoid London's high streets
Online retailers have reported a surge in sales as consumers avoid trekking to London’s West End during the Olympics.
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NewsMaplin to offer free wi-fi in stores as multichannel review kicks off
Maplin has revealed it is to offer free wi-fi in store as the retailer reviews its multichannel business.
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OpinionComment: Customer experience is key to improving conversion
While it is tempting to exploit technological tools to improve the aesthetics of digital platforms, many retailers still fall down on features required to deliver ease of use.
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NewsJohn Lewis director Andrea O'Donnell departs
John Lewis commercial director Andrea O’Donnell is to depart the retailer to join Hong Kong department store Lane Crawford.
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OpinionComment: Is using mobiles in stores showrooming?
Many retailers are concerned about shoppers using mobiles in their stores for ‘showrooming’. But, what do shoppers actually use mobiles for?
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NewsFifty Shades effect sends Ann Summers sales rocketing 78%
Sales at Ann Summers have soared 78% year-on-year helped by the phenomenal success of erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey.
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NewsBrand Alley sales jump 20% in first half
Etailer Brand Alley sales has jumped 20% to £14m in the first half as it heads closer to profit.
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NewsThe Hut considers Sir Terry Leahy for chairmanship
Former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy could become chairman of online retail group The Hut.
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OpinionComment: How can social media save the High Street?
All the indications are that, without urgent action, the UK High Street could turn into a boarded-up ghost-town.
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Opinion
Customer focus: Will Dymott, head of e-commerce at Lyle & Scott
In the first of a series of interviews with leading retailers, we caught up with Will Dymott, head of e-commerce at Lyle & Scott, a men’s fashion brand with over 135 years of heritage and still at the forefront of fashion.
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NewsAmazon global profits plummet to £4.5m in second quarter despite sales surge
Amazon’s global net profits plummeted to $7m (£4.5m) in its second quarter, despite sales soaring 29% to $12.83bn (£8.18bn) as it continued to invest in its business.
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Ikea to use augmented reality in 2013 catalogue
Ikea is to use augmented reality in its 2013 catalogue. The new features will let consumers access films, interactive experiences and photo galleries using their smartphones, it has been reported.A digital version of the catalogue will be released in the US on July 31 and the print version will be ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: What's the best route to international markets?
As trading conditions in the UK remain tough, retailers are looking overseas for growth. We look at the potential and pitfalls of the various routes to international markets.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Boots 17, Tonight We’re Going Out
Boots believes its sub-brands are so strong that it markets them separately.
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NewsAnalysis: Jacques Vert Group - Merger creates new strategy
The newly created group has a busy year ahead as it bids for share of its specialist market.
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NewsShop Direct earnings soar as new brands outperform
Tight stock control and efficient management of customer credit boost home shopping giant.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How can I maximise sales from mobile devices?
I am keen to use mobile as a sales channel, but how can I maximise its impact?
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AnalysisTechnology: The rise of interactive retailing
Retailers are increasingly enhancing the in-store experience through interactive technologies. Liz Morrell looks at what it takes to create a seamless customer journey.
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NewsHobbycraft to drive multichannel as profits rise
Arts and crafts specialist Hobbycraft is to ramp up its multichannel offer.
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NewsFindel sales jump 8% as turnaround gains pace
Home shopping group Findel sales jumped 8% year on year in the 16 weeks to July 25 as its turnaround gained traction.