All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 86
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Opinion‘Is Asos an 18% worse business now than it was last week?’
“Is our business 18% worse now than it was last week?” That is the question Asos chiefs were asking themselves following a trading update that sparked a share price rout, wiping out almost a fifth of its value within minutes.
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GalleryStore gallery: Online food specialist Farmison moves into bricks and mortar with first store
Online butcher’s shop Farmison & Co has added bricks to its clicks business model with the opening of a store, and more are likely to follow.
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NewsSosandar cuts losses as sales climb
Online womenswear retailer Sosandar has reported a strong start to its new financial year following reduced losses and a rise in sales.
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OpinionMove of the Week: It’s no surprise Amazon looked to UK for grocery leadership
Tony Hoggett’s decision to leave Tesco for Amazon is a seismic move that will reverberate throughout the UK grocery sector.
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AnalysisDeep dive: Tackling the fulfilment nightmare before Christmas
With online sales expected to remain high this golden quarter and the industry facing operational challenges as the first post-Brexit Christmas, Retail Week explores how retailers can shore up their operations and fulfilment to meet consumer demand ahead of peak.
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Opinion‘Amazon’s symbolic swoop for Hoggett might not be its last raid on Tesco’
There are some stories that take on a much broader significance than the column inches they comprise.
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NewsWalmart-backed Flipkart raises $3.6bn to power growth
Indian online retail powerhouse Flipkart has completed a $3.6bn (£2.6bn) fundraising to ”accelerate the growth of the consumer internet ecosystem in India”.
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NewsHotel Chocolat profits to beat expectations as sales climb
Specialist retailer Hotel Chocolat’s full-year earnings will exceed expectations after annual sales rose strongly.
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AnalysisKnowing your D from your I: How leading retailers are putting inclusion before diversity
When it comes to developing an effective diversity and inclusion (D&I) programme, it’s not enough to be diverse. Being inclusive is what’s really important. Find out more in Be Inspired’s new report.
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NewsAsos launches joint venture with US giant Nordstrom
Asos has launched a joint venture with American retailer Nordstrom to boost its stable of brands in the US and Canada.
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NewsITV to trial shoppable TV with Love Island and Boots
ITV has partnered with Boots to launch its first foray into shoppable television, starting with reality show Love Island.
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Opinion‘New retail is thriving, but many physical stores face a long haul back’
In the midst of the current uncertainty, it is inevitable that people dwell on the negatives caused by the pandemic and Brexit, but are blind to the fact that some parts of retail are thriving. It’s just not happening everywhere and to everyone.
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Retail VoiceThe future of retail’s digital transformation: key drivers, trends and technologies
The pandemic has forced retailers to embrace digital technology – and those that haven’t risk being left behind, says Greg Petro, CEO of First Insight.
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NewsH&M bounces back to profitability in first half
Swedish fashion giant H&M has returned to profitability in the first half of the year after enduring a bruising 2020 due to the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsAO.com back in the black as Covid drives soaring sales and profits
Pureplay electricals specialist AO.com has reported a return to operating profit driven by a surge in sales and EBITDA.
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AnalysisDeep dive: Virtuous circle – how retail is cashing in on the resale and rental economy
From Depop to MusicMagpie to Ikea’s Buy Back scheme, the second-hand economy has proliferated over the past decade, but it is only during the last year or two that its business models have really begun to resonate with consumers and retailers alike.
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AnalysisWhy Pinterest, TikTok and Snap are all betting big on social commerce
As consumers continue to embrace online shopping, social media sites are finding new ways to encourage online purchases. Retail Week analyses how three leading social media platforms are enticing users to buy.
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NewsDecathlon adds Adidas and Speedo to its arsenal in shift to marketplace model
Decathlon UK will expand its website to include products from new brands in a fresh bid to help make sport more accessible to its customers.
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NewsAsda wades into on-demand grocery battle with new one-hour Express Delivery service
Asda has become the latest established supermarket to move into the rapid grocery delivery space with the launch of its one-hour Express Delivery service.