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BRC-KPMG: Non-Food products sales online in UK grew 14.2% in September

- Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 14.2% in September versus a year earlier, when it had risen by 8.2% over the previous year, the second-slowest growth of 2014. This is ahead of the 12-month average of 12.1%. - In September 2015, Online sales represented 17.7% of total Non-Food sales, against 17.2% in…

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Surface Book laptop, Surface Pro 4 tablet, Band 2 can be preordered now at BestBuy.com and in all Best Buy stores

Richfield, MN, 2015-10-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Microsoft announced two new additions to its Surface family: the Surface Book, a powerful new laptop, and the Surface Pro 4 tablet. The company also unveiled its latest wearable device, the Band 2. The new Surface devices will arrive in stores on Oct. 26, but can be preordered now at…

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New Wi-Fi Router created by Best Buy’s Geek Squad and NETGEAR available online and in stores now

Richfield, MN, 2015-10-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — American households have more connected devices than ever. Yet many of us often overlook the reality that adding devices — from smartphones to computers to televisions — can strain our Wi-Fi networks and slow down connection speeds. To help solve these connection problems, Best Buy and Geek Squad…

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Argos revolutionises online shopping by becoming the first retailer to offer same-day home delivery across the UK

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-10-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Argos is revolutionising online shopping by becoming the first retailer to offer same-day store collection, and same-day home delivery, for nearly 20,000 products across the UK. The new service is called Fast Track. Customers can see Fast Track items clearly online, purchase them, and choose to either collect…

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eBay announced the appointment of Paul Pressler to its board of directors

SAN JOSE, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay today announced the appointment of Paul Pressler to its board of directors. As a director on eBay’s Board, Mr. Pressler will serve on the Audit Committee as well as the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. “I am very pleased to welcome Paul to eBay’s Board of Directors,”…

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ICSC Envision 2020: 8 defining changes to impact the retail real estate industry

NEW YORK, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the retail real estate industry undergoes one of the most profound transformations in its 60-year year history, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) presents its final Envision 2020 report, a collaborative initiative that outlines where the industry will be in five years according to leaders…

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Taco Bell launches online ordering at ta.co

Taco Bell Launches Online Ordering and Enhanced Digital Experience with ta.co Website IRVINE, Calif., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its ongoing commitment to use technology to further improve the fast food experience, Taco Bell® today is launching ta.co, the brand’s new virtual flagship restaurant and website that allows consumers to customize, place…

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QVC, NBC’s TODAY in quest for the next big product to be sold on QVC

QVC and TODAY Celebrate the Spirit of Imagination and Innovation through Country-Wide Search for New Inventions WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2015-9-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Having trouble turning your idea into a reality? Take notes, as nine budding entrepreneurs take center stage this week to showcase their innovative inventions on TODAY's Next Big Thing, a collaboration between…

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Shopify integrates with USPS to improve shipping for its 175,000+ merchants

New offering saves ecommerce merchants time and money through integration with USPS Ottawa, Canada, 2015-9-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (“Shopify”) (NYSE:SHOP) (TSX:SH), a leading cloud-based multichannel commerce platform, today announced the launch of Shopify Shipping. Merchants can now easily buy and print discounted shipping labels directly within the Shopify platform. Today’s integration with USPS represents the…

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Kohl’s unveils omnichannel and digital initiatives to support its commitment to delivering an easy shopping experience

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) today announced omnichannel and digital initiatives to support its commitment to delivering an easy shopping experience. Whether shopping in-store at Kohl’s stores nationwide, online at Kohls.com or at home or on the go on mobile devices, Kohl’s customers will discover new shopping tools including a…

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Zalando will start construction of its fourth self-operating logistics center in Germany

Construction planned to start in October 2015, test operations will begin in autumn 2016 Zalando to create up to 1,000 new jobs Focus on markets in South Germany, Switzerland and France BERLIN, 2015-9-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Zalando, the leading online platform for fashion in Europe, will start construction of its fourth self-operating logistics…

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The Home Depot announced three facility openings to support its online business

Other openings include technology center and online customer service facility ATLANTA, 2015-9-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced three facility openings to support its online business, information technology transformation and overall interconnected retail strategy. Today, the company will officially open its third and largest of three new direct…

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Intershop client 4Care GmbH wins 2015 Shop Usability Award with its online store Lensbest.de

Jena, Germany, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Another Intershop client has just celebrated a significant award. Following the success of Mister Spex at the 2015 ECMOD Direct Commerce Award in June, on September 10 4Care GmbH scored a win at the 8th Shop Usability Awards ceremony in the Wellness, Beauty and Health category with its online…

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Zara’s online store opens in Hong Kong and Taiwan

Arteixo, Spain, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Zara's online store opens today, September 9, in Hong Kong. The brand also offers online shopping in Taiwan since last week. Zara's online store opens today, September 9, in Hong Kong. The brand also offers online shopping in Taiwan since last week. Both websites, www.zara.com/hk and www.zara.com/tw offer online shoppers the same…

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Toys“R”Us lowers free shipping minimum required for online orders at Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com from $49 to $19

New Free Shipping Offer Ranks Among the Most Competitive in the Retail Industry WAYNE, NJ, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. announced that starting Wednesday, September 9, it will lower the free shipping minimum required for online orders at Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com from $49 to $19 (surcharges may apply on large/heavy items)*. The new free shipping…

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YouTube superstar Bethany Mota will take her fashion-forward style into the homes of QVC shoppers

YouTube Sensation Brings her Fashion Prowess to the World's Leading Video and Ecommerce Retailer Just in Time for the Holidays WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2015-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — With more than nine million YouTube channel subscribers and videos with over 600 million views, Bethany Mota's name is known in households throughout the world. Now, the YouTube superstar…

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BRC-KPMG: Non-Food online sales in UK grew 6.5% in August vs a year earlier

- Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 6.5% in August versus a year earlier, when it had risen by 19.8% over the previous year, the strongest growth of 2014. This represents the slowest online growth since April 2013. - In August 2015, online sales represented 17.2% of total Non-Food sales, against 16.3% in…

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BILLA Onlineshop: BILLA beliefert jede Postleitzahl vom Burgenland bis nach Tirol

Wiener Neudorf, Österreich, 2015-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Dieser Tage erweitert BILLA einmal mehr das Liefergebiet seines Onlineshops und beliefert ab sofort acht Bundesländer flächendeckend. BILLA setzt so weiterhin Standards im heimischen Lebensmittel-Onlinehandel. Schließlich bietet Österreichs Supermarkt Nummer 1 aktuell als einziger Lebensmittelhändler des Landes einen Lieferservice mit täglicher Zustellung, Produkten quer durch das…

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E-tailer Zalando opened its new technology hub in Helsinki, Finland

Zalando has opened up its second technology hub outside of Germany with plans to create up to 200 jobs over the next few years Local team will focus on customer-facing products such as new fashion apps Expansion of the Tech Team in Dublin is on track, focusing on strong expertise in data science Growth of…

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H by Halston collection to debut exclusively on QVC, September 10

Iconic fashion brand scheduled to debut on QVC September 10 WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2015-8-27— /EPR Retail News/ — For fashion aficionados who have been in search of a stylish and sophisticated wardrobe update, the wait will soon be over. On Thursday, September 10 at 10 PM (EST) the H by Halston collection is scheduled to debut exclusively…

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Online shopping with in-store pick-up now available at Weis Markets’ Bellefonte store

Online Shopping Offers In-store Shopping Experience with Online Convenience Sunbury, PA, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets today announced that online shopping with in-store pick-up is now available at the Bellefonte store located at 170 Buckaroo Lane. Weis Online Shopping allows customers to conveniently order groceries online and either pay through a secure PayPal system or at…

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Crafts retailer Michaels and online DIY marketplace Darby Smart to make crafting simpler and more accessible to everyone

Craft Leader and Online DIY Marketplace Join Forces to Make Crafting Easier, More Accessible for All IRVING, Texas, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Michaels (Nasdaq:MIK), the world's largest arts and crafts retailer and top online crafting resource, has partnered with trend-driven online DIY marketplace Darby Smart to make crafting simpler and more accessible to everyone. The partnership…

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Publix expands its Online Easy Ordering offerings at all stores to include bakery cakes

LAKELAND, Fla., 2015-8-11— /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Publix expands its Online Easy Ordering (OEO) offerings at all stores to include bakery cakes. Since custom cake orders generally take 24 hours to fulfill, pick up will begin tomorrow, Aug. 11. To place an online cake order, visit Bakery Cakes. Screen instructions walk customers through each step…

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BaubleBar to launch a collection on QVC August 13

Fashion Jewelry Favorite to Launch on QVC WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2015-8-11— /EPR Retail News/ — The leader in fashion jewelry, BaubleBar, is scheduled to launch a collection on QVC August 13 at 7 PM (ET). Bringing their signature on-trend pieces that showcase serious style, the brand is slated to present more than 10 looks that range from…

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Philippines: SM Prime Holdings poised to ride the wave of growth in the BPO sector with the expansion of EcomCenters in the Mall of Asia Complex

Pasay City, Philippines, 2015-7-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation’s property arm, SM Prime Holdings is poised to ride the wave of growth in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector with the expansion of EcomCenters in the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. The EcomCenter complex consists of OneEcom, TwoEcom and the FiveEcomCenter which…

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Sainsbury’s Entertainment on Demand launches new digital magazine service

LONDON, 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Reading magazines is something of a national pastime, which is why Sainsbury’s Entertainment on Demand has launched a new digital magazine service - giving customers access to a library of almost 1,000 titles online.  Approximately 1,000 digital magazines available with a range of subscription options  Sign up now…

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. acquires the outstanding shares in Yihaodian; taking full ownership of its fast-growing e-commerce business in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA,  2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced it has acquired the outstanding shares in Yihaodian, taking full ownership of its fast-growing e-commerce business in China.  Wang Lu, president and CEO of Walmart Global eCommerce in Asia, will lead Yihaodian as part of his overall executive responsibilities. With full ownership…

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Amazon: Customers ordered 34.4 million items across Prime-eligible countries breaking all Black Friday records with 398 items ordered per second

Amazon sold more units on Prime Day than Black Friday 2014, the biggest Black Friday ever Worldwide order growth increased 266% over the same day last year and 18% more than Black Friday 2014 More new members tried Prime worldwide than any single day in Amazon history Sellers on Amazon that use the Fulfillment by…

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BRC-KPMG: Online sales of Non-Food products in UK grew 17.6% in June vs a year earlier

- Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 17.6% in June versus a year earlier, when it had risen by 10.6% over the previous year. This is the best online performance since August 2014 and outperformed the 3-month and 12-month averages of 14.6% and 12.6%, respectively. - In June 2015, online sales represented 18.4%…

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bol.com to start the construction of its own fulfillment center in Waalwijk, the Netherlands in 2016

In 2016, bol.com will start the construction of its own fulfillment center in Waalwijk, the Netherlands that will put it in a better position to keep growing and innovating. This expansion will enable customers to choose from an even broader assortment, while they will be able to count on the fastest delivery and the best…

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