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The Mall Bites Back as Stores Offer Experiences Lacking Online

While growth in Internet retailing has outpaced store-based sales gains in recent years, the mall is starting to reclaim some ground, data from researcher Euromonitor show.

Retail

The Mall Bites Back as Stores Offer Experiences Lacking Online

While growth in Internet retailing has outpaced store-based sales gains in recent years, the mall is starting to reclaim some ground, data from researcher Euromonitor show.


China

China Allows Full Foreign Ownership of E-commerce Firms in Shanghai

China has allowed foreign investors to fully own e-commerce companies in Shanghai's free trade zone as part of a pilot scheme.

China

China Allows Full Foreign Ownership of E-commerce Firms in Shanghai

China has allowed foreign investors to fully own e-commerce companies in Shanghai's free trade zone as part of a pilot scheme.


Global Markets

Online Marketplace Etsy Said to Target U.S. IPO

Etsy Inc., the global marketplace for handmade and vintage goods is planning an initial public offering that could take place as soon as this quarter.

Global Markets

Online Marketplace Etsy Said to Target U.S. IPO

Etsy Inc., the global marketplace for handmade and vintage goods is planning an initial public offering that could take place as soon as this quarter.


Retail

Christmas Delivery Delays Hit E-Tailers

The Christmas rush is exposing the limitations of internet-only retailers as surging orders cause delivery delays, allowing Europe's shops to fight back with "click and collect" services and more in-store theatre.

Retail

Christmas Delivery Delays Hit E-Tailers

The Christmas rush is exposing the limitations of internet-only retailers as surging orders cause delivery delays, allowing Europe's shops to fight back with "click and collect" services and more in-store theatre.


Technology

Logistics Are Holding India’s E-Commerce Companies Back

E-tail is hugely promising for Amazon and Snapdeal in India—but it often doesn’t deliver.

Technology

Logistics Are Holding India’s E-Commerce Companies Back

E-tail is hugely promising for Amazon and Snapdeal in India—but it often doesn’t deliver.


Technology

A Customised Experience for Each Shopper?

Fashion retailers are using data to deliver individualised customer experiences, from personal homepages to targeted in-store promotions.

Technology

A Customised Experience for Each Shopper?

Fashion retailers are using data to deliver individualised customer experiences, from personal homepages to targeted in-store promotions.


Retail

Cyber Monday Online Sales Rose 17% to $2 Billion, ComScore Says

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Holiday shopping on the Web rose 17 percent to a record $2.04 billion on Cyber Monday, researcher ComScore Inc. said,

Retail

Cyber Monday Online Sales Rose 17% to $2 Billion, ComScore Says

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Holiday shopping on the Web rose 17 percent to a record $2.04 billion on Cyber Monday, researcher ComScore Inc. said,


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Amazon & Jabong, Vloggers, Wanelo, Smartwatches

Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Amazon & Jabong, Vloggers, Wanelo, Smartwatches

Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.


Retail

Black Friday Going Global With US Deals Just a Click Away

Black Friday, the annual rite of retail that commands American attention the day after Thanksgiving, is catching on around the world. People from London to Leipzig to London, Ontario are starting to rush big box stores the next day.

Retail

Black Friday Going Global With US Deals Just a Click Away

Black Friday, the annual rite of retail that commands American attention the day after Thanksgiving, is catching on around the world. People from London to Leipzig to London, Ontario are starting to rush big box stores the next day.


Technology

Indian Retailers Hobble Online as E-Commerce Firms Race Ahead

The head of Future Group, one of India's largest and most established retailers, admits he can't keep up with web sites like Snapdeal and Flipkart when it comes to spending money to entice shoppers to buy online.

Technology

Indian Retailers Hobble Online as E-Commerce Firms Race Ahead

The head of Future Group, one of India's largest and most established retailers, admits he can't keep up with web sites like Snapdeal and Flipkart when it comes to spending money to entice shoppers to buy online.