News Writer , Essential Retail
Ben Sillitoe is a freelance journalist, and the former editor of Essential Retail. He’s been covering the retail sector - breaking news, and interviewing leading industry players - since 2009.
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N Brown to launch data and analytics training programme for staff
N Brown announces creation of a data fellowship programme, in association with Decoded and Corndel.
Nike opens House of Innovation 000 in NYC
Nike opens six-storey store in New York City, offering multiple tech features and stock based on local preferences thanks to online data analysis.
Survey: 60% of European retailers experienced fraud hike in last year
Some 60% of retailers in Europe saw an increase in fraud in the past year, according to new research.
Hermes embeds new software into parcel notifications service
Delivery company Hermes says it has enhanced parcel notifications process thanks to new software investment.
Alibaba's Singles' Day: an increasingly global shopping event
More international brands and retailers encouraged to get involved in Alibaba's Singles' Day shopping event as 2018 sales soar.
American Express given green light for Chinese payments
American Express is first foreign card payment company permitted to build network in China.
Alibaba reveals record $30.8bn Singles Day sales total
Alibaba Group says it generated a record $30.8 billion of gross merchandise volume on yesterday's Singles Day - a jump of 27% on the same day last year.
Gap migrating hundreds of applications to Microsoft cloud
Gap Inc chooses Microsoft Azure platform to run applications across its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta, Hill City and Intermix brands.
AO World to acquire Mobile Phones Direct for £32.5m
Electricals retailer AO World makes move to acquire online-only mobile phone retailer Mobile Phones Direct.
Birchbox's new web design 'driving commercial benefits'
Birchbox managing director hails revenue, engagement, and conversion improvements following the company's website redesign.
Retail technology trial in a Trial: Japan's connected supermarket
A look inside Japan’s version of a smart supermarket which is full of technology, generates multiple data touch-points and could be used to digitise third-party retailers.
Clas Ohlson Lab uses retail technology to draw in customers
Standout features of the new Clas Ohlson Lab store in Stockholm include in-window technology and mobile-enabled screens.
Supermarkets and super apps: Oasis fashions the changes
Oasis announces new app and also teams up with Sainsbury's for first supermarket venture, with change very much the buzzword at the women's fashion retailer.
Streamlined Carluccio's aiming to tell more brand stories online
Following a recent company voluntary agreement that reduced the size of its property estate, Carluccio's relaunches content-rich website in time for the party season.
How Co-op's category management strategy is evolving
Co-op continues to roll out the supply chain changes, with deployment of JDA's category management solutions.
