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Op-Ed | Zalando Busts the Myth of Cheap Online Retail

Zalando is the latest online retailer to spell out just how much it is spending in an attempt to stay one step ahead. The danger is that profit growth doesn't keep pace with sales expansion.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Zalando Busts the Myth of Cheap Online Retail

Zalando is the latest online retailer to spell out just how much it is spending in an attempt to stay one step ahead. The danger is that profit growth doesn't keep pace with sales expansion.


Retail

Target to Test Next-Day Delivery Service

Target and other major brick and mortar retailers are investing heavily in their e-commerce businesses as they try to gain ground on Amazon, which revolutionised online retail through aggressive pricing and speedy delivery.

Retail

Target to Test Next-Day Delivery Service

Target and other major brick and mortar retailers are investing heavily in their e-commerce businesses as they try to gain ground on Amazon, which revolutionised online retail through aggressive pricing and speedy delivery.


Retail

Australia's Retail Price War Adds to Fears Over Weak Inflation

Australian retailers are being forced to change their business models but four major firms going into voluntary administration in the first two months of the year highlights the deepening crisis.

Retail

Australia's Retail Price War Adds to Fears Over Weak Inflation

Australian retailers are being forced to change their business models but four major firms going into voluntary administration in the first two months of the year highlights the deepening crisis.


Retail

Amazon CEO Sells About $1 Billion in Company Stock

Jeff Bezos sold about $1 billion in company stock as part of a planned divestiture, a month after he said he spends about that amount annually on his space exploration company Blue Origin.

Retail

Amazon CEO Sells About $1 Billion in Company Stock

Jeff Bezos sold about $1 billion in company stock as part of a planned divestiture, a month after he said he spends about that amount annually on his space exploration company Blue Origin.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Nordstrom Names CFO, Burberry Appoints CMO

This week, Nordstrom has appointed Anne Bramman as chief financial officer, and Judy Collinson has been named chief merchandising officer of Burberry.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Nordstrom Names CFO, Burberry Appoints CMO

This week, Nordstrom has appointed Anne Bramman as chief financial officer, and Judy Collinson has been named chief merchandising officer of Burberry.


News & Analysis

Amazon Fashion President Cathy Beaudoin Exits

BoF has learned that Cathy Beaudoin has exited Amazon Fashion, having led the juggernaut’s foray into fashion after onboarding thousands of brands and overseeing the launch of Amazon’s Williamsburg studio.

News & Analysis

Amazon Fashion President Cathy Beaudoin Exits

BoF has learned that Cathy Beaudoin has exited Amazon Fashion, having led the juggernaut’s foray into fashion after onboarding thousands of brands and overseeing the launch of Amazon’s Williamsburg studio.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Amazon's Fashion-Forward Echo Look, AR Versus VR in Retail

This week, Amazon introduces a new incarnation of its Alexa voice assistant aimed at fashion lovers, while AR and VR prove useful to retailers in very distinct ways.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Amazon's Fashion-Forward Echo Look, AR Versus VR in Retail

This week, Amazon introduces a new incarnation of its Alexa voice assistant aimed at fashion lovers, while AR and VR prove useful to retailers in very distinct ways.


Retail

Amazon's Growth Streak Continues

The company topped profit and revenue estimates and projected sales that may beat projections, reinforcing its message to investors that big spending on warehouses, movies and devices are all part of a winning formula.

Retail

Amazon's Growth Streak Continues

The company topped profit and revenue estimates and projected sales that may beat projections, reinforcing its message to investors that big spending on warehouses, movies and devices are all part of a winning formula.


Technology

Not Sure What to Wear? Amazon Can Help

Amazon has unveiled a voice-controlled camera, the Echo Look, and an app that recommends which of two outfits is best, using fashion specialists' advice and algorithms that check for the latest trends.

Technology

Not Sure What to Wear? Amazon Can Help

Amazon has unveiled a voice-controlled camera, the Echo Look, and an app that recommends which of two outfits is best, using fashion specialists' advice and algorithms that check for the latest trends.


News & Analysis

Ebay Struggles With Turnaround as Amazon Holds Sway

Ebay is looking to speed up sales growth, which has lagged behind Amazon and faces increasing pressure as Walmart invests in online sales.

News & Analysis

Ebay Struggles With Turnaround as Amazon Holds Sway

Ebay is looking to speed up sales growth, which has lagged behind Amazon and faces increasing pressure as Walmart invests in online sales.