All Online articles – Page 164
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NewsTesco eyes sale of Blinkbox TV and film service
Tesco is reportedly putting its video-streaming service Blinkbox up for sale after it failed to turn a profit.
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Comment & OpinionWhy smart retailers needs to think ‘omni-channel’
Grocery has never seen the same level of demand for online shopping as other retail sectors, but there is still a core demand for online, says Stuart Higgins.
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NewsGraze boxes up 31% sales growth
Online snack delivery service Graze notched up underlying sales growth of 31% in the year to 28 February 2014, it revealed today.
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NewsTasty Little Numbers founder creates 'one-stop shop'
A new e-commerce wholesale operation has been developed by Tasty Little Numbers…
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NewsTesco health 'hackathon' won by app that beats pester power
An app that flips pester power on its head and encourages children to demand healthier food has won a Tesco competition…
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NewsCamelot lottery playing site hit by 'teething problems'
Camelot has admitted to “a few teething problems” following the launch of its new web and mobile platform…
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Analysis & FeaturesOcado bullish as it chases first full-year profit
Ocado is on track to turn a profit this year, chief financial officer Duncan Tatton-Brown reaffirmed today, as the online retailer reported Q3 sales up 15.5% to £218.5m.
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Comment & OpinionHow sausage maker Heck uses social media
Andrew Smith, chief strategy officer at Partners Andrew Aldridge, explains the thinking behind Heck’s new social media strategy
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NewsOcado sales climb 15% despite fall in basket size
Ocado hailed “steady growth” this morning as it reported a 15.5% rise in gross retail sales in its third quarter.
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Comment & OpinionCan Twitter’s buy button switch on food & drink sales?
Twitter revealed this week it is testing a ‘buy now’ button in the US. Could it provide a lucrative new way for food brands and retailers to cash in on social media?
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NewsOcado climbs aboard click & collect on the Tube
Ocado is to offer click & collect on the London Underground for the first time, as Transport for London (TfL) adds 17 sites to the scheme.
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NewsApple looks to ease the pain of mobile payments with Apple Pay
Apple is hoping to make shoppers’ lives easier with the launch of Apple Pay, a new “secure” way to pay for physical goods and services through their iPhones.
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Comment & OpinionWhy retailers need to care about predictive tech
Online grocery is a fast-growing sector, but most consumers have yet to embrace it. Becky Bolton of Rockpool Digital explains why predictive technology can help retailers to persuade more shoppers to swap the trolley for the iPad.
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NewsTesco shelves Hudl smartphone plan
Tesco has shelved plans to launch its own 4G smartphone after deciding the mobile market was too crowded.
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NewsAsda Direct website to close as retailer streamlines services
Asda is to close its Asda Direct general merchandise website as it looks to simplify its online services for shoppers.
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NewsAsda targets South East with click & collect ‘pods’
Asda is expanding its push into London and the South East with a new breed of ‘intelligent’ click & collect pods.
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Analysis & FeaturesCheesemongers embrace the opportunities of online
Who are the people buying cheese online? And how can retailers connect with them?
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Comment & OpinionSocial media monitoring: data needs a human touch
I have been familiar with social media monitoring since its inception…
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Comment & OpinionClick & collect need not be costly for independent retailers
Click & collect is truly here to stay. The freedom it has given customers is something they don’t want taken away…
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NewsCamelot refreshes National Lottery website in digital overhaul
Camelot has launched a new multi-platform website for The National Lottery designed to be a winner with smartphone tablets and desktop users.