Dixons Carphone's Nordic operation eyes growth via new marketplace
Dixons Carphone's Nordic operation is looking to boost sales online by investing in eCommerce marketplace technology. There's also digital news from Dixons Carphone in the UK.Elkjøp Nordic, which is...
View ArticleComment: Four emerging online grocery models in Asia
Shirley Zhu, programme director on IGD's Asian research team, assesses four of the major opportunities for online grocery retailing in Asia.Asia is the largest eCommerce region in the world and home to...
View ArticleVideo: PetsPyjamas CEO on pop-up shops
PetsPyjamas CEO, Gracia Amico, speaks to Essential Retail about its first ever pop-up shop.Essential Retail sits down with PetsPyjamas CEO, Gracia Amico, at the retailer's pop-up shop in Shoreditch...
View ArticlePrimark extends HR cloud systems contract
Primark will continue managing its HR systems in the cloud following the extension of its contract with US tech firm, Workday.Value fashion chain Primark has extended its contract with US-based...
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RBTE 2017 Exhibitor Spotlight - Tyco
In the build-up to RBTE 2017, we will be shining the spotlight on some of its exhibitors and the personalities behind them. Today, we hear from Masterchef fan Steven Howells, Retail Director, UK of...
View ArticleVodafone and PayPal in mobile payments link-up
Vodafone and PayPal collaborate to provide another mobile payments option for consumers. Mobile network Vodafone has teamed up with online payments business PayPal to allow UK customers to make...
View ArticleMcColl's using integrated analytics, loyalty and PoS data
McColl's has invested in new technology and will be looking to boost customer loyalty using integrated analytics, loyalty and point of sale data.Convenience store chain McColl's has invested in new...
View ArticleFive digital takeaways from N Brown's half-year report
This week saw N Brown emphasise its digital-first retailing philosophy as well as report the progress it has made on its tech transformation journey, but half-year profit fell.Simply Be, Jacamo and JD...
View ArticleOver half of Europeans purchase using mobile
The number of Europeans using mobile devices to regularly pay for purchases has tripled over the last year, according to Visa. The number of people using mobile devices – including smartphones, tablets...
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RBTE 2017 Exhibitor Spotlight - PPS
In the build-up to RBTE 2017, we will be shining the spotlight on some of its exhibitors and the personalities behind them. Today, we hear from Mark Roberts, MD at PPS and a man who would choose Costa...
View ArticleBritish Land in major digital advertising screen deal
British Land will be installing over 100 new digital advertising screens across its retail portfolio, including Sheffield's Meadowhall shopping centre. Commercial property company British Land is set...
View ArticleComment: Thoughts from Salesforce's Dreamforce 2016 event
RSR Research's managing partner, Nikki Baird, reflects on Dreamforce 2016 and she is positive about Salesforce's acquisition of Demandware. But what about the cartoon characters?There are two views of...
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RBTE 2017 Exhibitor Spotlight - Extensis
In the build-up to RBTE 2017, we will be shining the spotlight on some of its exhibitors and the personalities behind them. Today, we hear from Chris Stevens, sales engineer at Extensis and a man who...
View ArticleGame profits plummet but digital sales increase
Game Digital focuses efforts on digital and optimising the store estate as profits plunge 84%, reflecting the rapidly changing gaming industry. Game Digital has reported a drop in pre-tax profits of...
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Abercrombie & Fitch pushes new brand image with 'largest ad campaign'
A new website, a fresh focus on digital advertising and its largest ever marketing campaign. Abercrombie & Fitch introduces new brand identity and ramps up ad activity ahead of holiday...
View ArticleRetail Ramble podcast: Future-proofing retail
Essential Retail sits down with Paul Edwick, chief executive of Lucy Locket, and Branden Jenkins, GM for retail at Netsuite, at SuiteConnect EMEA to discuss future-proofing tactics. In this week's...
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What are the big four grocers doing in eCommerce?
Asda's programmatic ad offering, news on Sainsbury's apps, Morrisons plans to develop online and Tesco "growing up". Updates on the big four's digital strategies from IGD's event in London.The major UK...
View ArticleComment: #Marmitegate - what the tumbling pound means for our favourite products
Ioannis Glinavos, senior lecturer in law at the University of Westminster, takes a look at the impact on consumer goods following the decline in the value of the pound since the referendum. You either...
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RBTE 2017 Exhibitor Spotlight - Receipt Tracker
In the build-up to RBTE 2017, we will be shining the spotlight on some of its exhibitors and the personalities behind them. Today, we hear from Adam Mulvey, a director at Receipt Tracker and a keen fan...
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Behind the scenes at Dixons Carphone's warehouse
Essential Retail takes a tour of the UK warehouse powering Dixons Carphone, learning how the retailer is preparing for peak trading. The Dixons Carphone warehouse on the outskirts of Nottingham is a...
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