All Very Group articles – Page 18
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AnalysisAnalysis: Start preparing for the logistical minefield around seasonal peaks
Trading peaks such as Black Friday and Christmas put a strain on fulfilment strategies. Here is how retailers can prepare.
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NewsShop Direct closes Woolworths site as brand name sell-off speculation begins
Retail group Shop Direct is closing its Woolworths website in a move that could pave the way for a sell-off of the brand name.
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OpinionMany retailers still only pay lip service to true customer service
Are customer at the heart of all you do? Lots of retailers have this in their mission statement but only pay lip service to it.
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VideoWatch: The rise and fall of mail order catalogues in 60 seconds
A brief history of mail order catalogues and what the future holds as digital takes over in this week’s episode of Short Cuts.
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NewsShop Direct axes Littlewoods catalogue after shift to online shopping
Shop Direct is winding down its Littlewoods catalogue after more than 80 years as it reflects the shift to online shopping.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Shop Direct and M&S
Retail news round-up on May 11, 2015: Tesco eyes sale of mobile business, Shop Direct calls time on Littlewoods catalogue and M&S to sell branded trainers for £110.
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OpinionInvestment in digital infrastructure is vital for Britain’s future success
So the votes have been counted and we should now know – or at least have a good idea of – who will form our next government.
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NewsMiss Selfridge, Warehouse and Coast sign up to Very.co.uk
Shop Direct has revealed high street names Miss Selfridge, Warehouse and Coast are the latest brands to be sold on Very.co.uk.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Social proof digital marketing company Taggstar
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Taggstar is in the spotlight.
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NewsLuxdeco introduces personalised website for shoppers
Luxury furniture and homeware etailer Luxdeco.com has introduced personalisation across its website in order to make its shopping experience more convenient.
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NewsOracle Retail Week Awards 2015 winners revealed
Former Kingfisher group chief executive Sir Ian Cheshire won the coveted Outstanding Contribution to Retail accolade at last night’s prestigious Oracle Retail Week Awards.
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NewsRetail Week Live: JD Williams and Shop Direct on the benefits of personalisation
JD Williams and Shop Direct are both implementing personalisation technology to engage with their customers.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Shop Direct reveals personalised homepages
Customers of Very.co.uk will now be met with personalised homepages when they visit as owner Shop Direct aims to “build the best personalised shopping experience in the world”.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Shop Direct on working with start-ups
Shop Direct head of ecommerce Paul Hornby has spoken about the importance of retailers working with start-ups to innovate.
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NewsVery automates adding content to its site from social media
Shop Direct has automated the integration of posts from shoppers’ social media accounts onto its Very.co.uk website as part of its #VeryMe campaign.
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OpinionComment: Amazon and fashion are currently a sartorial mismatch
Amazon has been ramping up endeavours to make Amazon Fashion the go-to destination for fashionable apparel, but the foray remains misguided.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live: Eight things to take away from this year’s conference
Retail Week Live offers attendees a wide variety of valuable content, here are just eight ways you can benefit from being involved.
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NewsRetail Week issues manifesto for retail ahead of general election
The next Government should support the vibrancy of the retail industry though initiatives such as addressing the business rates burden and enhancing the UK’s digital capabilities.
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NewsShop Direct makes head office job cuts as new technology renders roles redundant
Shop Direct has made head office redundancies after implementing new technology which has made some roles obsolete.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Shop Direct launches Very Exclusive site as it seeks to 'democratise' luxury
Shop Direct’s new Very Exclusive site offers consumers a host of luxury brands on credit. Retail Week speaks to chief executive Alex Baldock.