Reporter, Essential Retail
Related to James Coker
Meeting the changing needs of the online shopper
With more consumers now shopping online, what are the main priorities for retailers should focus on to improve their ecommerce offering?
UK retail sales continue recovery in July, boosted by online
The BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor shows there was a total 3.2% growth in sales in July, boosted by a continued rise in online shopping.
Zalando reveals surge in sales and customers in first half of 2020
Zalando's revenue grew by 27.4% in Q2 of 2020, with consumers increasingly shopping online for fashion during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19: Significant boost in non-essential spend recorded in July
New data finds non-essential spend fell 4.7% last month, a huge improvement from June, whilst essential spend grew by 3.2%.
Co-op’s rapid delivery partnership with Deliveroo reaches 400 stores
27 million customers in the UK can now order Co-op products via the Deliveroo app, getting delivery in as little as under 30 minutes.
Slight eCommerce dip in July following high street reopening
There was a 81.2% like-for-like increase in online sales in July following three consecutive months of 100%+ growth.
Asos asks third-party brands to sign new supply chain commitments
Asos has asked third-party brands that manufacture in the UK to commit to four steps by the end of the year.
Joules reports continued growth of online business as lockdown eases
Fashion group Joules reports online sales grew 70% in the nine weeks since 1 June, following on from a growth in this channel over FY20.
Reviving the UK high street in the post-Covid world
Does the Covid-19 crisis offer a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the UK high street, restoring its relevance to the modern day consumer?
Amazon's merger with Deliveroo given final approval
The CMA gives its final verdict on Amazon's investment into Deliveroo, giving it the green lights following a 15-month investigation.
Hugo Boss records 74% rise in online sales amid temporary store closures
Hugo Boss reports 74% increase in online sales during Q2 of 2020, with its business severely affected by Covid-19 lockdown measures.
Burberry launches social media concept store in China
Burberry opens a new store format in China, partnering with tech company Tencent to bring social media interactions into the retail environment.
Covid-19: M&S extends mobile pay & go option to 310 stores
M&S triples the number of stores in which its mobile scan & go technology is available in, with this payment method growing in popularity.
Covid-19: Pandemic has integrated digital into consumers' lives, says report
A report from Publicis Sapient shows 71% of consumers have shopped more online during the crisis, with 48% intending to do so more in the future.
John Lewis outlines “digital first” plan in strategic review update
In a letter to staff, the John Lewis Partnership's chair provides an update on the group's strategic review, with a focus on digital.
