All Royal Mail articles – Page 7
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OpinionComment: Retailers shouldn't be shy about making money
Previously my political comment has been restricted to the odd jibe at “who ate all the pies” Prescott, Mr Nasty Piece-of-Work Gordon, my coalition colleagues Wishy-Washy and Flip-Floppy Nick.
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AnalysisAmazon UK's 15th birthday: 15 facts about the etail giant
Amazon launched in the UK 15 years ago. Here are 15 facts about the etail giant.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Battle lines redrawn in online fulfilment war
Fulfilment of online orders has become a fiercely fought battleground as retailers tussle to entice customers in a crowded market. Laura Heywood finds out what new weapons are being deployed.
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OpinionComment: Royal Mail strike could cause Christmas delivery chaos
A planned strike by Royal Mail workers could leave retailers in a tight spot over Christmas as etail becomes increasingly vital.
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NewsDixons launches same-day delivery service in multichannel push
Dixons is launching a same-day delivery service that will mean any order made before 9.30am will reach shoppers by between 6.30pm and 10pm.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Halfords, Dixons and Sports Direct
Retail news round-up August 7, 2013: Halfords selects new digital agencies, Dixons launches same day delivery, Sports Direct appoints Goldman Sachs
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NewsOxford Street east eyes US brands post-facelift as Primark drives footfall
Over 220,000 sq ft of retail space is set to open up on the east end of Oxford Street with major US brands leading the race to snap up stores.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How would investors greet a Card Factory float?
It’s been almost three years since the last retail IPO – Ocado back in July 2010 – but Card Factory is one of the firms vying to take advantage of the City’s rekindled love of the sector.
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NewsRoyal Mail to launch click-and-collect service for online retailers
The Royal Mail is to launch a click-and-collect service at its branches aimed at online retailers and their customers.
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NewsFormer Asda boss Allan Leighton to become Pandora chief
Former Asda and Royal Mail boss Allan Leighton has been appointed as chief executive of Danish jeweller Pandora after its current boss switched to Puma.
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AnalysisAnalysis: New hope for London Oxford Street’s east end
Is the arrival of Primark and the forthcoming Crossrail hub enough to kick-start the much-needed regeneration of the eastern end?
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OpinionComment: Growth of online shopping is not the death-knell for shops
Boxing Day apparently set a new British record for the number of shoppers who went online.
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NewsTwo thirds of etailers forecast sales growth for 2013
Nearly two thirds of online retailers are predicting sales growth in the year ahead, according to a poll by the Royal Mail.
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NewsMarks & Spencer offers free next day collection in stores
Marks & Spencer has launched a free next day collection service in stores as it bolsters its multichannel offer.
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AnalysisChain Reaction: 10 things you didn't know about the cycles etailer
Sales at cycles etailer Chain Reaction boomed last year despite profits being hit by investment in extra staff.
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OpinionComment: Choosing the right market for cross-border trade
The world is flattening and borders are blurring, opening up a wealth of new opportunity for UK retailers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Changes in the distribution centre property market
It’s all go in the distribution centre property market, where dedicated and hybrid logistics models are altering the requirements of retailers, and internet fulfilment are rewriting the rules.
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NewsMichael Fallon takes on retail portfolio at Department of Business, Innovation and Skils
New business and enterprise minister Michael Fallon will be responsible for the retail portfolio at the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills following the Government reshuffle.
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NewsMeadowhall launches CollectPlus parcel service
Sheffield’s Meadowhall Shopping Centre has launched a new parcel collection service through a tie up with CollectPlus.
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NewsRetailers run out of stamps as Royal Mail imposes stock limits
Royal Mail has imposed a cap on the number of stamps retailers can as customers stockpile them in advance of the price increases set to hit at the end of the month.