All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 522
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NewsBoden.co.uk opts for catwalk videos
The latest fashion retailer to jump on the Asos bandwagon of catwalk videos is Boden, which has begun using them to accompany some of its womenswear and girlswear products.
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NewsRyman builds on systems overhaul with web platform
Ryman will replace its web platform before the end of the year as part of a significant overhaul of its internet operation.
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AnalysisChristmas online: ’Tis the season to be jolly (and organised)
What do retailers need to think about to make sure that their online trading goes off without a hitch this Christmas, asks Joanna Perry
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NewsPets at Home hires for e-push
Pets at Home has appointed Matthew Stead to the new position of director of multichannel as the retailer strengthens its etail.
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NewsLittlewoods launches in Europe
Home shopping giant Shop Direct Group today launched Littlewoodseurope.com, targeted at customers in France, Germany, Spain and Portugal.
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OpinionFile sharers are consumers too
Would cutting off the internet access of people who abuse copyright online really benefit legitimate entertainment retailers?
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NewsMydeco gets great response from early bird emails
Homewares shopping site Mydeco has introduced a second weekly e-mail newsletter to a proportion of its user base offering early access to special deals and exclusive offers.
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NewsStrong online sales growth in July
Online sales were helped by strong fashion sales and wet weather in July with customers spending £4.2bn, an increase of 16.8% on last year.
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NewsAsos bolsters board
Asos has appointed the chief executive of internet service provider Tiscali to its board.
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NewsWarehouse adds online features to drive web sales
Warehouse has launched delivery to eight European countries.
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NewsOtto seeks new HQ as it modernises UK arm
Home shopping group Freemans Grattan Holdings (FGH) is seeking a new, modern head office as part of its plan to modernise its business.
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OpinionBiduhappy.com brings ‘reverse shopping’ to independent retailers
A new website is promising independent retailers a new “reverse shopping” route to the online market without setting up ecommerce infrastructure of their own.
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NewsB&Q tests email discount voucher to clear stock
B&Q has embarked on its first viral marketing campaign in an attempt to drive sales and clear stock.
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NewsPeacocks ramps up web operation with site revamp
Value fashion retailer Peacocks is to relaunch its website early next year as it seeks to drive its online sales.
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NewsJD Sports front-runner to buy Kitbag from Findel
JD Sports Fashion looks to be continuing its spending spree and could snap up online sports offer Kitbag from home shopping group Findel.
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NewsOnline retailers under threat as Government clamps down on VAT loophole
Online retailers using a Channel Islands VAT loophole on the sale of entertainment products are under threat as Government looks into whether they are abusing the system.
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NewsHome Bargains fights shoplifting with ‘crime busters’ web initiative
Value retailer Home Bargains has taken an innovative approach to in-store theft by launching an online campaign to identify suspected shoplifters.
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NewsDSGi poaches John Lewis man to be web chief
Electricals group DSGi has poached a John Lewis online boss to become ecommerce director in charge of its UK websites.
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NewsHotter.com sells shoes for the 'active over-50s' market
From its name, you’d be forgiven for thinking it is one of the many adult sites that are widespread on the internet. Actually it sells shoes for the “active over-50s” market.
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Otto apologises for wrongly priced goods
Mail order and online retailer Otto has apologised to customers after more than 6,500 orders were placed for laptops at massively discounted prices, owing to a pricing error on its website.A variety of laptops, including MacBooks, worth up to e2,000 (£1,714) were advertised at between e30 and e50 (£25.60 and ...