Retail News
Amazon and John Lewis Announce That They Will Deliver This Christmas
John Lewis is making plans to ensure that any Royal Mail strike action does not prevent gifts reaching customers this Christmas. It is working with several alternative carriers which will carry on delivering online purchases up until Christmas. The current postal strikes could lead to many stores replacing the Post Office completely if they prove... »
Growth in Online Shopping Falls for the First Time
The growth rate in online shopping has slowed for the first time since eCommerce solution became available to retailers. However growth was still 8% from September 2008 to 2009. Clothes and electrical stores are suffering the most, as sign that consumers are cutting back on non-essentials during the credit crunch. Retailers are expecting to see... »
GAP Moves Into the eCommerce Market
Good news for clothes shoppers in the UK, GAP is developing a transactional website for its UK customers. Soon shoppers will be able to view and purchase the latest fashions from GAP over the Internet. Hopefully GAP will be giving away some great offers when it launches its new online store. »
Mothercare Maintain Strong Internet Sales
Mothercare is certainly bucking the trend in the retail sector. Whereas many of its direct competitors and other high street stores are struggling, Mothercare has reported a growth in sales revenue over the last 3 months. Ben Gordon, Chief Executive said: “The Mothercare and Early Learning Centre brands have performed well across all channels. International... »
Avon and James Bond Franchise Introduce Signature Bond Girl 007 Women’s Fragrance
NEW YORK, May 23 /PRNewswire/ — Avon Products, Inc. today announced a collaboration with the James Bond entertainment franchise, property of Danjaq LLC and Eon Productions, to create a new signature Bond Girl 007 women’s fragrance, bringing the confident allure of cinema’s sexiest icons to Avon consumers worldwide. British actress Gemma Arterton, who plays... »
Avon and Emanuel Ungaro Introduce Signature Fragrances
NEW YORK, March 14 /PRNewswire/ — Avon Products, Inc. today announced a collaboration with the world renowned fashion house Emanuel Ungaro Maison to create two signature fragrances, U by Ungaro for Her and U by Ungaro for Him. The results of the partnership are fragrances that capture the design house’s effortless sensuality and bring... »