in depth – Page 5
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Comment & Opinion
Big ideas - not small taxes - will change the future of sustainable online delivery
The idea of introducing a compulsory delivery charge for goods bought online would be ineffective and possibly counterproductive, argues Phill Davies, co-founder of Magway
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Comment & Opinion
Walmart’s new subscription service takes the omnichannel fight to Amazon
Walmart has recognised that grocers must have an omnichannel approach to compete, says Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye
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Analysis & Features
Tipping point: can the pandemic reignite grocery click & collect?
After years of consumers preferring doorstep delivery, coronavirus has helped put click & collect back on the map. But can it last?
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Analysis & Features
Click & collect: what do the supermarkets offer?
Here’s what click & collect looks like at each of the major supermarkets, including the minimum spend, fees and collection times
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Analysis & Features
Building better online grocery after Covid-19: Meet the webinar panellists
Due to broadcast at 11am on 16 July, the webinar from The Grocer Vision will bring together experts from the worlds of grocery retail, e-commerce and technology
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Comment & Opinion
How bold technology can help retailers succeed in home delivery
Companies should invest in the final and most important stage of the transaction – receiving the goods, says Ed Hodges, CEO of HelloDone
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Comment & Opinion
E-commerce growth has been impressive, but don’t leave stores behind
Don’t forget the foundations of grocery shopping and the human attraction to physical experiences, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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Comment & Opinion
Omnichannel will be key to sustaining supermarkets’ lockdown success
Consumer behaviour has shifted hugely and supermarkets have scope to take advantage, says Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye
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Analysis & Features
Is Ocado right to bet big on the online grocery shopping boom?
There is no doubt the pandemic has sent digital grocery sales surging. But is Ocado right in assuming this shift will be permanent?
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Analysis & Features
Guide for SMEs: how to pivot your business model
To find out how to pivot we spoke to Faversham’s Macknade food hall, which introduced its first delivery service while in lockdown to keep the tills ringing
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Comment & Opinion
As the shopping experience is redefined, there are challenges and opportunities online
Online food retailers should be thinking ahead, says Erik Wallin, co-founder of Northfork
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Analysis & Features
How brands are setting up DTC operations in a jiffy
Since the lockdown, brands have been establishing DTC sites in double-quick time. How are they getting off the ground so quickly?
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Comment & Opinion
Why grocers must invest in digital for post-lockdown growth
The world is going digital, and its disruptive force is being felt more keenly than ever, says Eagle Eye’s Tim Mason
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Analysis & Features
Guide for SMEs: how to start selling on Amazon
In the third instalment of our free Guide for SMEs series, we break down how small businesses can set up and sell on Amazon
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Comment & Opinion
How Iceland got online delivery availability back to normal
It’s still a struggle to book a slot with most of its rivals. How is Iceland able to offer next-day deliveries?
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Analysis & Features
Can takeaways deliver a lifeline for the out-of-home sector during lockdown?
Many pubs and restaurants are turning to delivery services to keep trading – but turning a profit is more complicated than it may at first seem
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Analysis & Features
How to get an online supermarket delivery slot if you are shielding
Tips for those who are considered ‘extremely vulnerable’ by the NHS
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Analysis & Features
Seven food and drink challenger brands ramping up online delivery during lockdown
These small businesses are getting creative as they boost their online offers
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Analysis & Features
The new coronavirus emergency service: online grocery
The nation’s supermarket staff and delivery drivers are vital to the functioning of the UK during this pandemic. So what are supermarkets doing to meet soaring demand – and keep people safe?
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Comment & Opinion
What UK retailers can learn from Asian e-commerce operations
UK retailers would do well to look overseas for e-commerce inspiration, says Kantar’s Maiko Skorupski