All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 465
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NewsTopshop to launch mobile site as mobile sales climb
Topshop is to launch an app and mobile optimised site in the coming months as mobile becomes an increasingly important channel for retailers.
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NewsRiver Island launches international shipping
Young fashion retailer River Island has introduced international shipping from its website from today (November 1).
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NewsMy-Wardrobe hunts for chief executive as it looks to global markets
Premium etailer My-Wardrobe.com is looking for a chief executive to take the company to international markets, according to reports.
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NewsOcado hit by delivery "blips"
Warehouse “blips” have affected deliveries by online grocer Ocado today, but the retailer insisted only a comparatively small number of shoppers have been affected.
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NewsAsos hires Hollins from Fenn Wright Manson
Online fashion giant Asos has hired womenswear brand Fenn Wright Manson’s interim merchandising director Maria Hollins as its new trading director.
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NewsOcado to deploy savings pass card as shoppers feel pinch
Saving Pass promises customers 10% off 600-plus branded products in bid to reflect price awareness
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NewsDebenhams launches online-only lines to drive multichannel plan
Debenhams is to launch online-only product categories as part of new chief executive Michael Sharp’s strategy to transform it into a “leading international, multichannel retailer”.
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NewsOFT gives go-ahead to Amazon takeover of The Book Depository
The Office of Fair Trading has given online giant Amazon’s takeover of The Book Depository the green light.
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NewsAmazon profits tumble as it continues to invest
Etail giant Amazon said further investment in the business led to a 73% slump in net income in its third quarter.
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Opinion
Urban Outfitters Facebook success
Having a social media presence is almost compulsory for retailers, but getting it right is something that takes time and money.
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NewsNetflix to launch in UK next year
Netflix, the on-demand film specialist, is to launch a streaming service in the UK and Republic of Ireland in 2012.
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OpinionHouse of Fraser future shop
The opening of a House of Fraser.com store in Aberdeen’s Union Square is certainly a departure from department store norms, but is this still shopping?
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GalleryMarks & Spencer, Edgware Road, London
Style Online, Kiosk Corner, call it what you will, the new digital area just inside the door of the Marks & Spencer store on Edgware Road is perfectly placed for time-pressed shoppers.
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NewsThe Hut FD quits after float scrapped
The Hut’s finance director has exited the online retailer after it scrapped plans for a flotation this year.
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NewsGame launches new payment system to capture digital spend
Game has launched a new way of paying for its products as it aims to capture share in the digital games market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Do retailers need loyalty cards to analyse customer behaviour?
Customer data is the holy grail of modern retail. The insight into buying habits and preferences it brings is second to none, and retail success can prove hard to come by without the knowledge it provides.
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NewsHigh street bargains hurt UK sales at Asos
Nick Robertson blames promotional high street for UK sales slowdown.
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NewsRetail suffers as bad news hits confidence
The overall market was up but retail shares were down over the week, with a raft of bad news and concern about consumer confidence hitting the stores sector.
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AnalysisHow to best use the data you’ve got
Every business has piles of data, and some of it isn’t being put to as much use as it could be. Jessica Twentyman finds out how to make use of the data you already own.
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AnalysisA single customer view
Linking up customer data across the different shopping channels is still a challenge for retailers. Rebecca Thomson finds out how they can approach it depending on their business’ needs.