All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 512
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OpinionThe new focus on multi-channel CRM
The most recent poll of IT bosses from the world’s biggest retailers shows that IT departments aren’t just talking about their customers, they are preparing to invest in them too.
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News
New marketing director for Asos
Online fashion retailer Asos has appointed a new marketing director to help grow the business as an international brand.
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NewsOnline grocery shopping could double in five years
Online grocery shopping is set to double in the next five years according to estimates from the Institute of Grocery Distribution.
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NewsAdili sales up 20% as it moves focus to improving margins
Ethical etailer Adili, which now trades as Ascension said revenue grew 20% in the six months to October 31 to £299,000.
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NewsM and M plans more international expansion after strong Christmas
Sales at discount fashion etailer M and M Direct grew 21% in the ten weeks to January 3.
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NewsAsos sales ahead 30% over Christmas
Asos continued to see good growth over Christmas with sales ahead 30% year on year in the five weeks to January 3.
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NewsSnow boosts John Lewis online sales
Last week’s snowy weather resulted in a 56% surge in department store chain John Lewis’s internet sales.
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NewsJ Crew to test UK waters by launching online offer
US fashion retailer J Crew, whose fashions are sported by first lady Michelle Obama, has targeted the UK for expansion.
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NewsFlying Brands expects to beat profit expectations
Home shopping group Flying Brands said that it expected to beat market expectations for full-year profit, aided by cost cuts and the relocation of its distribution base.
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NewsStrong sales continue at N Brown
Home shopping group N Brown has continued to grow sales with like-for-likes ahead 3.6% in the 19 weeks to January 9.
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NewsRetail sales growth in December hits a four year high
UK retail sales growth in December grew 4.2% on a like-for-like basis, making it the best December retailers have experienced in four years.
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NewsIdeal Shopping returns to profit as sales continue to improve
TV shopping group Ideal Shopping Direct has said it will return to profitability after a strong second half.
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NewsOcado fits winter tyres to delivery fleet
Ocado is to fit its delivery van fleet with special winter tyres for the remainder of the season to tackle the adverse weather conditions.
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AnalysisTesco 2.0: Good for international relations
For an international giant like Tesco the web is crucial for internal communication. Joanna Perry finds out how the grocer is making the most of it
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Analysis
10 big questions for 2010 in retail
After getting through a turbulent year, retailers will be hoping for 2010 to be more steadying. Retail Week tackles 10 key questions that will be on everyone’s minds at the start of the year
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NewsFood price war intensifies as grocers ramp up cuts for 2010
Grocers have kicked off the new year with an intense price war, signalling a year of even tougher competition in the food sector.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Should I be worried about employees blogging negatively about my business?
Should I be worried about employees blogging negatively about my business, and what can I do to stop this?
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NewsChristmas brings record month for My-Wardrobe
Fashion etailer My-Wardrobe.com enjoyed a record month in December, passing the £1m sales barrier in a month for the first time.
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OpinionA reality check for Ocado
Ocado has drawn plenty of glowing press comment and there’s plenty to admire in it, but whether it is flotable is another matter.
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AnalysisHow the online revolution transformed retail in a decade
10 years ago Retail Week’s headlines reflected online and value retail being in their infancy. At the start of the next decade, Sara McCorquodale examines what the sector can learn from the last one