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Why did Walmart pay $3 billion for Jet.com?
Walmart forks out $3 billion on eCommerce marketplace, Jet.com, but what will the US-retail giant gain from the acquisition?Walmart has signed a deal worth over $3 billion to buy US e-tailer, Jet.com....
View ArticleJoin our webinar: Retail and the National Living Wage
Essential Retail has teamed up with JDA Software to host a webinar on retail and the National Living Wage. Sign up to hear the debate, featuring the British Retail Consortium's Tom Ironside and a...
View ArticleThe Fragrance Shop rolls out one-hour delivery
The Fragrance Shop is launching one-hour and same-day delivery using Shutl. The Fragrance Shop has improved its delivery options to give customers more flexibility and control. Using Shutl, The...
View ArticleCompetition watchdog warns Woolovers about online reviews
The CMA warns Woolovers to share all online customer reviews after an investigation found the retailer was only publishing the most favourable comments online. Woolovers has admitted to wrongfully...
View ArticleShop Direct invests in staff with new training and wellbeing centre
Shop Direct opens a 12,400 sq ft training, conferencing and wellbeing facility at its Liverpool HQ.Shop Direct has opened a training, conferencing and wellbeing facility for staff at its Liverpool...
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Selfies and screens at Mercedes-Benz St David's
Mercedes-Benz has opened a pop-up showroom in Cardiff's St David's shopping centre, complete with interactive touch screens and selfie areas linked to an online marketing initiative.Retail technology...
View ArticleComment: Content portability gets European thumbs up
Bryony Long, senior associate at law firm Lewis Silkin, assesses how the EU is looking to make portable digital content accessible across the single market. Just a few weeks before the UK’s historic...
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RBTE 2017 Exhibitor Spotlight - Retail Manager Solutions
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 Retail Manager Solutions' Rob Morgan, who has a unique...
View ArticleAlibaba's mobile-first approach pays off with high Q1 growth
Alibaba records highest growth rate since its IPO almost two years ago as a result of monetising mobile. Alibaba recorded revenues of RMB.32.5 million ($4.8 million) for its first quarter, ending 30...
View ArticleInterview: Selfridges reflects on a new breed of concessions
The general manager of Selfridges Birmingham, Adam Hockney, tells Essential Retail that he expects a growing number of online retailers to choose department stores as a platform for showcasing their...
View ArticleAmazon creates 500 jobs opening new Doncaster fulfilment centre
Amazon will create 500 new permanent positions at new Doncaster fulfilment centre due to open next year.Amazon has announced it is opening its third fulfilment centre in Doncaster, which will create...
View ArticleBlog: Frustration when online and in-store don’t speak to each other
One Essential Retailer shares their woes at trying to close a bank account with Nationwide.Changing bank accounts is notoriously difficult, but try closing an account which is connected to an...
View ArticleHasbro chief brings digital expertise to Gap boardroom
CEO of games company Hasbro, Brian Goldner, has been elected to serve on the board of directors at fashion retailer Gap.Brian Goldner, the current chairman, president and CEO of games company Hasbro,...
View ArticleRetail Ramble podcast: Digitising luxury
Essential Retail speaks to Thoughtworks to discuss how luxury retailers are going digital. Ben Sillitoe, editor of Essential Retail, and deputy editor, Caroline Baldwin, sit down with Ruth Harrison,...
View ArticleComment: Post-Brexit cross border commercial disputes
Jonathan Fitchen, senior lecturer at University of Aberdeen, analyses the legal impacts of cross border commercial disputes following the UK's decision to leave the EU. Picture the situation where a...
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RBTE 2017 Exhibitor Spotlight - Nublue
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 Game of Thrones fanatic Michael Ashworth, managing...
View ArticleRelevancy beats personalisation, says the DMA
Customers are craving relevant retail experiences rather than personalisation, claims the DMA. The relationship between brands and consumers is changing, as consumers want relevant suggestions and...
View ArticleNew managing director for Zapp ahead of imminent launch
Mobile payment business Zapp has named Rajiv Garodia as its managing director. He will also take on the role of MD for international sales at Zapp's parent company, Vocalink.Vocalink, the international...
View ArticleUnder Armour snares Amazon marketing exec
Under Armour has recruited Andy Donkin from Amazon as its CMO, as one of three new senior hires.Sports clothing and accessories brand Under Armour has bolstered its senior executive team with three new...
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Q&A with Casper's international expansion boss on its UK launch
Essential Retail speaks to Constantin Eis, co-founder and European MD of US mattress brand, Casper, to learn about its launch in the UK. US mattress brand, Casper, has bought its award-winning sleep...
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