All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 507
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NewsAsos aims for £1bn sales in five overseas markets
Asos founder Nick Robertson has set a goal to reach £1bn in sales in five years across five markets.
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NewsBrand Alley launches ad campaign to educate consumers
Private sales site Brand Alley has launched an ad campaign to try to educate consumers about how private sales operate, as it guns to double its customer base from 100,000 to 200,000 this year.
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NewsFigleaves trials move from pure play with concession in Allders
Lingerie etailer Figleaves is trialling its first physical retail offer with a concession in Allders in Croydon.
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NewsFlying Brands’ focus on core areas paying off
Home shopping group Flying Brands’ strategy to focus on its core gardening and gift divisions is bearing fruit, the retailer said as it posted improved full-year results.
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NewsSuperGroup to expand overseas via global ecommerce assault
SuperGroup is to push the button on a global ecommerce offer a week ahead of its scheduled IPO.
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AnalysisOnline retail demographics: the law of averages
The average age of internet buyers in Europe is 40. Does this mean multichannel has become truly mass market, and are there still distinctions in the way different groups shop? Joanna Perry investigates
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NewsMy-Wardrobe pursues funds to back growth
Fashion etailer My-Wardrobe is seeking another round of investment to accelerate growth as it targets sales of £100m by 2015.
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NewsOne-hour slots boost Kiddicare delivery rates
Kiddicare has achieved a 98.75% successful delivery rate since introducing a one-hour delivery slot service last month.
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OpinionCould Richemont net a winner?
No wonder Richemont is targeting a larger slice of Net-a-Porter — it has been one of the best etail growth stories in a market where its founder Natalie Massenet once faced naysayers who believed luxury fashion would never work online.
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Analysis
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NewsAsos launches new management incentive plan
Fashion etailer Asos has unveiled details of its new management incentive plan.
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NewsRichemont makes bid for Net-a-Porter
Luxury etailer Net-a-Porter is reported to have received a bid from Swiss luxury group Richemont.
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NewsVideo games streaming service OnLive to launch in June
Video games online streaming service OnLive, which is expected to pose a significant threat to traditional games retailing, has revealed it will launch in the US on June 17.
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AnalysisRetail iPhone apps: Mobile commerce on the move?
Can the upsurge in mobile phone apps from retailers turn the hype of mobile commerce into a reality, or are they just a passing fad?
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AnalysisRetailers must make their own luck in 2010
There won’t be a double-dip recession, Retail Week Conference delegates heard, but this year will be bumpy.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How often should we assess the usability and functionality of our website to make sure that we are maximising sales?
How often should we assess the usability and functionality of our website to make sure that we are maximising sales?
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AnalysisAugmented Reality
Last week fashion group Benetton launched its global catalogue with ‘augmented reality’ technology to increase customer interaction. So what does that mean and who’s doing it?
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OpinionTesco’s dotcom model
Tesco is widely thought to be the only grocer to make a profit from its dotcom operation. And judging by the reaction from the City after analysts visited its dotcom-only store in Aylesford, Kent, on Friday, the grocer looks poised to widen the gap on its competitors.
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Robert Dyas to double online offer
Hardware chain Robert Dyas is to revamp its website to reflect its rebranding last year and boost sales through the online channel.
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NewsEBay to tackle fashion with fixed-price site
EBay is to launch a fashion channel for branded goods, taking on rival etailers such as M and M Direct, JD Sports and Asos.
