Latest retail news headlines
Asia and Europe set to drive UK online salesOverseas online sales to generate £28 billion for British retailers by 2020 |
Comment: What makes Adidas more inclined to invest in e-commerce than Primark?The news that Primark has chosen the high street over the internet, deciding not to open an online store, is an interesting issue. By Heikki Haldre |
The tablet into a serious EPoS business toolBox Technologies has launched the cielo Universal Dock (U-Dock) initially with the CL910 Motion tablet. |
Annual web sales pass one billion pounds at John LewisOnline sales at John Lewis have passed the £1bn mark on a rolling 52 week basis, alongside a successful launch of a new multi-million pound web platform. |
Retail searches on tablets up 198%The BRC-Google online retail monitor for this year’s first quarter showed total retail search volumes grew 16% compared with the same quarter a year earlier. |
Retail round up – the Sunday papersJohn Lewis hits web record, Horrockses up for sale, 'Success online? It’s all about shops actually’, Twins’ sweet deals, Pawnbroker boss exits, Apple hit by first profit fall in decade, Pub and restaurant groups pay 86-year-old Frenchman £1m to convince UK government to cut VAT, Royal Mail's 'stealth tax' on posting parcels, 'I wouldn't dream of starting a book shop now,' says Tim Watersone, Sports Direct boss shuts 70% of JJB stores he 'saved' last year, Profits soar almost half at Primark, Retailer sees Gap for upmarket boutique |
Online retail sales benefit from cold weather in MarchAccording to the latest results from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, online retail sales rose 16% year-on-year. |
Conference preview: Single view of customers’ data drives CRM opportunity at Space.NK.apothecaryHaving a single customer view (SCV) across its channels has been critical to the success of the CRM strategy of Space.NK.apothecary, and it is set to further mine its customer data to improve engagement and further engender loyalty. By Glynn Davis |
Get ready for Omnishoppers but make sure it’s personalRetailers must prepare for next generation of shoppers and cater to the need for personalisation to succeed. |
Amazon near tipping point in sales growth, profits growth and impact on high street.The Retail Bulletin and ResearchFarm have teamed up to bring you an insider view into Amazon’s future strategy with reader discount. |
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