All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 84
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NewsUK could run out of warehouse space within a year, experts warn
The UK could run out of warehouse space within a year after the surge in online shopping and supply chain disruption during the Covid-19 pandemic sparked a boom in demand.
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NewsMissguided seeks emergency funding as supply chain crisis hits finances
Missguided has drafted in restructuring experts to secure emergency funds as the supply chain crisis batters the fast fashion firm.
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NewsTesco website and app hit by hackers, impacting thousands of shoppers
Tesco’s website and app were down for much of the weekend after being targeted by a suspected hack.
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OpinionMove of the Week: What will luxury veteran Jonathan Akeroyd bring to Burberry?
Jonathan Akeroyd’s appointment as new Burberry chief executive should serve to ease some of the concerns surrounding the future of the fashion giant.
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NewsDeliveroo sales soar despite hospitality reopening
Deliveroo reported a surge in orders across the UK and Ireland, and a doubling of Plus members through its Amazon Prime tie-up, despite the reopening of hospitality.
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NewsMatalan sales improve despite supply chain issues
Matalan has reported improved sales despite the retailer admitting it was “feeling the impact” of the ongoing supply chain issues.
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NewsAsda, M&S and Boots target tens of thousands of workers amidst UK labour crisis
Asda, Marks & Spencer and Boots have become the latest retailers to set out temporary worker targets for the festive period with all looking to hire thousands of workers despite the UK labour shortage.
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Opinion‘Contrary to popular belief, stores are a retailer’s best assets’
The unprecedented, pandemic-induced shift to online shopping has dominated industry discussions over the past 18 months - and rightfully so.
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NewsBoots' sales climb driven by post-lockdown online surge
Boots recorded an increase in sales in its fourth quarter as lockdown restrictions eased and demand for pharmacy services rose.
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AnalysisFive steps to tackle the supply chain crisis
Uncover examples of supply chain innovation from the likes of Inditex, Deliveroo, Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Amazon, Asos and Carrefour in our new report.
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AnalysisKen Murphy, Pippa Wicks, Roger Wade, Steve Murrells and more – all the stories from Retail Week Live
Everything you need to know from both days of Retail Week Live 2021
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Retail VoiceFour ways to unlock global growth
The ability to sell abroad has served as a lifeline for many retail businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
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DataData: Online grocery sales boosted as fuel shortages drag Christmas spend forward
Fuel shortages across the UK saw shoppers order food online as the ongoing supply chain pressures dragged consumer Christmas spending forward.
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NewsJohn Lewis online sales soar as home renovations and skincare products fly
Despite the easing of restrictions over the course of the year, the pandemic’s lasting impact was reflected in consumers’ choices with sales of home office and exercise equipment, as well as garden furniture, soaring.
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Retail VoiceFive steps retailers must take to meet the new payments landscape
Having surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to uncover how they want to pay, Ecommpay’s enterprise sales manager Mark Skehill reveals the topline findings
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Opinion‘Beighton put Asos on US retail stage – his successor must take it to Broadway’
Today’s shock departure of Asos chief executive Nick Beighton brings the curtain down on a 12-year career at the retailer.
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Opinion‘Why sell Selfridges when department stores are having such a hard time?’
Former Selfridges chief executive Peter Williams ruminates on the iconic department store’s potential sale and makes a special plea to its owner the Weston family.
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Retail VoiceFuture of retail: Hyper convenience, connectivity and personalisation
As we move into the final quarter of 2021 trading, how should retailers be optimising their strategies for the year ahead and where should they be hedging their bets? Yahoo’s Warren Mills gives his take.
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InterviewInterview: Matt Moulding – Pandemic year was ‘time to prove what you believe in’
Matt Moulding talks about THG’s landmark year – from donating £100m of his shares to a charitable foundation to landing that Softbank joint venture deal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Ken Murphy believes Tesco will thrive in its ‘next chapter’
Alongside a bumper set of results, Tesco boss Ken Murphy set out his stall for post-pandemic growth. Retail Week analyses his new strategic priorities.