All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 442
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AnalysisProfile: Jonathon Brown, chief executive, M and M Direct
John Lewis’s online boss is making a big step to head M and M Direct, but given his multichannel successes he should be a good fit at the etailer.
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OpinionComment: Catalogues make way for digital dominance
In the face of digital dominance should Argos change its business model?
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AnalysisSolving the supply chain dilemma
Should online and store stock be managed from one place, or is it best to separate the two? Rachael Revesz looks at developing a supply chain.
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AnalysisChoosing the right multichannel strategy
Consumers can interact with retailers in an increasing number of ways. But how do they actually do so, and what channels are proving the most popular?
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AnalysisHigh demand for multichannel skills
Multichannel skills are vital for retailers today. Claire Burke considers whether they should develop their skills in-house, or rely on external consultants.
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OpinionGetting the most out of multichannel
What’s become clear about cross-channel retailing is that it’s no passing trend – it’s a fundamental change in the way retailers operate.
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Analysis
Sites: Made Vs Harveys
Lynne Davidson, Managing director at TH_NK, shares her view of good and bad websites.
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AnalysisMorrisons invests in value to win shoppers
Like-for-likes have slipped for the first time in years as the battle on deals hots up, but Morrisons is sticking to its guns.
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AnalysisRetail Week report: Mobile payment
Retail Week’s new report on mobile payment examines why retailers are playing catch-up when it comes to enabling their customers to shop using their smartphones.
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NewsBetter Capital says changes will rejuvenate Jaeger
Premium fashion retailer Jaeger’s new owner Better Capital is focusing on tackling logistics issues to put more stock into stores as it seeks to conclude a business review of the retailer by the end of the summer.
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NewsMaplin poaches new multichannel boss from Comet
Maplin has poached a senior Comet executive to become its first multichannel director as it bolsters its top team ahead of an eventual sale.
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OpinionFrench retail: Vive la différence
The view, admiringly or not, that the French differ intractably from their neighbours, is enshrined in cliche.
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OpinionHMV's fortunes are looking up
Entertainment group HMV’s shares were top of the pops last week as it flagged a likely return to profitability this financial year.
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NewsReiss hires ex-Cocosa boss Milligan as trading director
Reiss has hired former Cocosa managing director Gwynn Milligan to the newly-created role of trading director.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: The demise of Clinton cards
High street retailers that are losing money and have a lot of debt need the support of their banks, their suppliers and their landlords to keep going.
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NewsShop Direct to close two customer service centres in outsource move
Shop Direct, which operates brands including Littlewoods and Very, has outsourced its customer service operation in a move which could see two of its four contact centres close.
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NewsEBay Fashion launches colour matching app
EBay Fashion has updated its app for the iPhone to feature Image Swatch technology which allows shoppers to find items that match the colour or pattern of images they scan in.
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NewsWet weather leads to April retail sales washout
Retail sales were washed out last month as the wettest April on record took a heavy toll, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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AnalysisHow to survive administration
In the past few years a raft of formerly big names have been bought out of administration. Can these businesses be saved, or is it just delaying the inevitable?
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NewsFeelunique.com earnings rocket 120%
Health and beauty etailer Feelunique.com has reported that EBITDA soared 120% to £1.98m in the year to the end of March 2012.