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Ocado and Morrisons end the speculation and seal the deal

Big Four grocer Morrisons has finally confirmed its entry to the UK online grocery market, signing a deal that will see it share technology, space and intellectual property with pureplay grocer Ocado. What does this mean for Ocado, Morrisons, Waitrose and the rest of the UK grocery market?

Published By Datamonitor
21 May 2013
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Why omnichannel cannot save the high street

An omnichannel approach is essential for retail chains, but click & collect will not stop the online channel's squeeze on the high street.

Published By Datamonitor
04 Apr 2013
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Ocado partnership would help Morrisons to catch up with online rivals

Ever-cautious UK grocer Morrisons has finally made a commitment to launch into online grocery retail by January 2014. Furthermore, it has announced talks with pureplay grocer Ocado to share intellectual property and operating knowledge. While the Ocado model might not be a panacea for Morrisons, it at least allows it to enter a channel that it has been careful to avoid for several years.

Published By Datamonitor
15 Mar 2013
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Department stores need to bolster their online services to exploit growing Internet sales

Verdict has revealed that more than GBP2.5bn of the UK's department store sales will come from online by 2017. As department store websites become more commonplace, delivery innovations such as annual subscriptions, click & collect, and m-commerce will become must-haves.

Published By Datamonitor
08 Feb 2013
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Beauty sample boxes provide opportunities but should be approached with some caution

Consumers could reject monthly subscription beauty sample boxes for their initial high cost compared to a one-off inexpensive treat, or may end up relying on them, reducing store footfall. However, benefits such as a wider brand awareness and customer base, alongside a high profit margin, mean that retailers could bolster their position in a relatively stable market by adopting this tactic.

Published By Datamonitor
06 Feb 2013
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Superdrug should emphasize quality when marketing new B range

Superdrug's premium skincare and makeup brand, B, is pitched as offering premium products with simplified purchasing and accessible prices. Effective communication of its products' impressive test results should boost sales, but B's affiliation to Superdrug, a retailer associated with value ranges, means that non-Superdrug shoppers who want a premium beauty experience will need some convincing.

Published By Datamonitor
16 Jan 2013
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HMV will face difficulties finding buyers

HMV's administration is an outcome that has loomed large for some time, principally due to the continued dominance of online, the rise in popularity of streaming services, and unchecked illegal downloading. Administrator Deloitte has confirmed that it will keep the debt-riddled company trading as it looks for a buyer, but it will prove difficult to find a taker for the beleaguered company.

Published By Datamonitor
16 Jan 2013
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Smartphones and showrooming seal Jessops' fate

Jessops has fallen into administration in the wake of a rapidly shrinking camera market and the effect of a showrooming onslaught on the high street. With all its stores now closed, there are few viable ways for Jessops to maintain a sizable store portfolio.

Published By Datamonitor
15 Jan 2013
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Department stores well-placed due to Christmas triumph

Strong Christmas results from the UK's leading department stores indicate a resurgence in the channel. While the department store model lends itself well to the gift-giving period due to its wide product range, other elements of the business - namely online - have come to the fore, which will provide growth opportunities in the coming years as long as sufficient investment is made.

Published By Datamonitor
15 Jan 2013
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Retailer concerns delay mobile payment revolution

Mobile devices are the future of retail payments, as there are huge potential benefits in shorter transaction times and, if the customer allows, personal data, but most major retailers are likely to avoid this for the next few years. The costs and benefits of mobile payments are not yet weighted in favor of full rollout, and cash management is often cheaper than mobile and online payment security.

Published By Datamonitor
14 Nov 2012

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