All Very Group articles – Page 22
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NewsAnalysis: Shop Direct – from mail-order shopping to online retail
Shop Direct has travelled a bumpy road to become a significant ecommerce business
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NewsVery.co.uk launches product placement deal with Big Brother
Very.co.uk customers will be able to purchase items via reality show Big Brother’s house thanks to a product placement deal.
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NewsFormer TOWIE star Mark Wright becomes face of Littlewoods’ menswear
Shop Direct-owned etailer Littlewoods has signed former The Only Way is Essex star Mark Wright as the new face of its menswear offer.
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NewsHolland & Barrett to ramp up overseas expansion as profits surge 30%
The owner of health food brand Holland & Barrett is ramping up overseas expansion, as it revealed pre-tax profits up 30% to £74m.
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NewsYodel hires ex-Shop Direct chief operating officer Keith Basnett
Yodel has hired former Shop Direct Group chief operating officer Keith Basnett to take on the same role at the delivery giant.
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OpinionComment: Primark partnership is a winner for Asos
Primark’s decision to start selling online through Asos is yet another indication that chances of retail success are improved by having a good multichannel strategy.
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GalleryIn pictures: Fashion brand Very launches new collection to rival Zara and Next
Shop Direct-owned Very aims to take on Zara and Next with new collection Definitions, which targets a slightly older, professional woman.
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NewsLiberty London picks up supplier award for retailer of the year
Liberty London took home the UK Fashion & Textiles Awards’ retailer of the year gong last night for its support of British collections.
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NewsChanging supply chain takes centre stage at Retail Week Supply Chain Summit
The changing world of the retail supply chain will be discussed in depth at the Retail Week Supply Chain Summit later this week.
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OpinionComment: Shopping choices must suit customer needs
A focus on convenience is key for retailers, says Mark Newton-Jones, whatever the channel.
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NewsLittlewoods aims to monetise Facebook with shopping tool debut
Littlewoods claims to have become the first retailer to monetise Facebook as it debuts a new interactive shopping tool.
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NewsShortlist for PayPal etail awards 2013 unveiled
The shortlist for the PayPal etail awards 2013 has been unveiled with the leading players in the sector all battling it out for a coveted trophy.
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NewsSports Direct offers turnover deal on Republic stores’ rent
Republic’s owner, Sports Direct, has offered landlords 15% of stores’ turnover as part of a new lease proposal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: There’s more than one way to keep the tills ringing
Tesco turned up the pressure on price again this week with its Price Promise scheme. But price isn’t everything.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Cheap 3G and better wi-fi will be game-changers in m-commerce
Ubiquitous wi-fi and cheap 3G on tablets will be big game-changers in mobile commerce over the next year according to retail’s ecommerce gurus.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Technology plays a part in improving customer experience
Technology is playing a central role in improving customer experience. Anna Richardson Taylor finds out how retailers are using it.
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NewsShopper migration online prompts closure of Shop Direct call centre
Two call centres run on behalf of Shop Direct are to be shut down due the changing buying habits of its customers who are increasingly shopping online.
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NewsIsme signs Carol Vorderman as its new celebrity face
Shop Direct’s mature brand Isme has unveiled Carol Vorderman as its new celebrity face as it vies to attract a more fashion-forward customer.
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NewsShoppers expected to spend £87bn online in 2013
Shoppers are expected to spend £87bn in 2013 following strong growth through the channel over Christmas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Shop Direct's digital investment pays off over Christmas
Online giant Shop Direct, owner of brands including Littlewoods, Very and Isme, joined the roster of Christmas retail winners yesterday when it posted a 5% jump in festive sales.