Stores to Play Key Role in Omnichannel Strategy
European retailers are taking significantly different approaches to omnichannel, according to a study by Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC).
Redeem Extends Envirofone Offering to Include the Sale of Second-Hand Mobile Devices
Redeem, the leading mobile phone recycling and re-commerce company in Europe, has announced that it will be extending its Envirofone offering to include selling preowned electronic products to consumers.
“Sustainable Living Brands” Drive Unilever Business Growth
Four years into its ambitious and wide-ranging Sustainable Living Plan, Unilever says it is making a growing and positive impact on its business in terms of growth, cost efficiency and resilience for the future.
Marks & Spencer Reports Improved Sales Outlook for General Merchandise
Marks & Spencer said sales of general merchandise, spanning clothing, footwear and homewares, at stores open over a year rose 0.7 percent in the 13 weeks to March 28, its fiscal fourth quarter.
Nestlé Forecast 2015 to Remain Steady
The world’s largest packaged foods manufacturer, Nestlé forecast sales to rise five percent this year (2015), in line with its long-term goals, following a weaker year in 2014.
Tesco Names John Allan as New Chairman
Tesco has named John Allan as its new Chairman, succeeding Richard Broadbent who announced in October 2014 he would step down.
Amazon Creates 6,000 New Jobs in Europe
Amazon created 6,000 new full-time positions in Europe in 2014 to respond to booming demand, the U.S. online retailer said this week.
JDA Gives a Glimpse of what’s In Store for Retailers
Nearly one in three British online Christmas shoppers experienced problems with their orders this Christmas, according to research conducted on behalf of JDA.
John Lewis Remains at the Forefront of Omni-channel Success
John Lewis is still the leading retailer when it comes to perfecting a long-term omni-channel approach, it has been revealed in light of the recent Black Friday and post Christmas frenzy.
Christmas Crime Bonanza Could Cost UK 1 Billion
Shoplifting is often considered a victimless crime; however research shows this isn’t the case, and the economic effects of shoplifting during the Christmas period are massive.
