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November issue of Internet Retailing magazine now out

The November 2008 issue of Internet Retailing magazine is now out, featuring an in-depth interview with Argos' head of multi-channel programmes; thought leadership on strategy, marketing, operations, logistics and IT to ease your way through the credit crunch; advice on how to make the most of web analytics data and more...

High Street names increase share of visitors online

High street names accounted for 6 of the top 10 most visited sites in November, according to the latest statistics from competitive intelligence service Hitwise.

Visits to retail sites up 8% on last year

Visits to the top 100 online retail sites are up 8% on last year, according to competitive intelligence service Hitwise. Unsurprisingly, eBay and Amazon UK are receiving the largest share of visits and Argos is leading the multi-channel players.

Asda moves into electricals market online

Asda will start selling electrical goods online on Monday via a dedicated website - accessible via asda.com. The move, which the company hopes will result in a 5% share of the online electricals market over the next four years, sees the supermarket chain taking on the likes of Tesco and Argos.

Tesco pushes forward in battle with Argos

Tesco has announced another step in its push to be as dominant in non-food sectors as it is in the grocery market. The supermarket chain is adding a further 2,000 lines to its Tesco Direct site and rolling out a supporting catalogue, which at 1,000 pages is five times the size of the 184-page trial version.

Is Argos the Amazon of the UK?

Home Retail Group has announced an 8% increase in operating profit despite a drop in sales at DIY chain Homebase. The figures for the financial period to 3 March, show group sales at £5,607 million.

Customer segmentation by the stars

The keenest shoppers in the Zodiac are Pisceans and Arians, according to research undertaken for Argos. In an effort to get to know its customers better, the retailer commissioned a survey to reveal how different star signs shop - but will they be following up with a birthday card to every customer?

Tesco in online price war with Argos?

Tesco currently stands at number 2 in the IMRG/Hitwise UK e-retailer rankings (behind Amazon) with Argos following in P3. A recent email arrived at IR Towers from Tesco and made me stop - Hundreds of products cheaper than Argos.

Online shoppers flick before clicking

Time poor, cash-rich consumers see catalogues as a convenience with seven out of ten shopping from home in the last 12 months - 80% had browsed a catalogue before making the purchase online.

Argos keeps home (retail group) fires burning

In flagrant disregard for our predictions of consumer doom and gloom, The Home Retail Group (parent of Argos and Homebase) has posted slump-defying results: sales up 3.0% in total to £2,7bn  with like-for-like sales up 1.4% at Argos and down 2.5% at Homebase.

US Christmas retail spending surpasses $22 Billion

Have we had our busiest week? Will it be downhill from now until Christmas? The US says yes, but Argos says no.

The sales are up on Christmas

Post-Christmas and even pre-Christmas sales are showing huge increases according to results from Hitwise and Play.com gets the lion’s share online

Homebase begins Check & Reserve trial

Argos' sister company has launched a click 'n' collect service in seven stores and has plans for a national rollout

Home delivery continues to grow, but in-store collection gains ground

Online shopping will continue to drive growth in the home delivery market but this may be about to stall as the success of stores' click 'n' collect services gather momentum, says a new report from Verdict Research

Amazon and Tesco target Xmas gift buyers with free shipping — but M&S drops its delivery offer

Amazon.co.uk has dropped its eligibility requirements for free shipping to only £5 whilst Tesco Direct is introducing free delivery to stores on orders of £25 and above and to homes on orders over £50. Marks and Spencer, though, has dropped the free shipping on all orders it introduced last month. Is free delivery set to be the online battleground this Christmas?

Home Retail Group profits plunge but multichannel sales and innovation continue

Presenting half year financial results this week, the Argos and Homebase parent company revealed plans to continue investing in ecommerce and add new online features at both Argos and Homebase. Amongst the highlights are video content for Argos and doubling the number of items consumers can buy online at Homebase.co.uk

Argos preparing to launch customer reviews?

An interesting email landed in my inbox from Argos this week, asking me to write a review for a product I reserved using the company's Check & Reserve service but then didn't buy. It looks pretty clear that the company is getting ready to add customer reviews to its website. Perhaps more interesting, though, is what it tells us about what the company does and doesn't know about Check & Reserve follow-throughs...

IR2008 session report — Cross channel: beyond multichannel

Stream three at Internet Retailing 2008 examined the latest trends in multiple channel retailing, moving beyond multichannel to true, integrated cross channel solutions. Stream chairman Ray Fowler from CVL reports on the key messages from the session and the tips delegates received

Argos, 'pioneer of multi-channel shopping', turns 35

Argos is celebrating its 35th birthday this week and, as well as releasing some pretty impressive online sales statistics, is describing itself as the 'pioneer of multi-channel shopping' and 'the number one high street retailer on the internet'. Well, maybe it is...

Tesco goes multi-channel with Direct challenge to Argos

Tesco is continuing to pile the pressure on its competition. Tesco Direct catalogue checking self-service terminals are to be installed in all Tesco's new non-food Homeplus stores.  And the rumours suggest there are plans to add Argos-style shop-in-shops to its grocery stores as well...