Online retail in the UK

Online grocery sales are set to almost double in the next five years but how can manufacturers and retailers thrive in what some are calling the "digital explosion"?

UK: Mobile touted as "game-changer" for online retail

21 October 2011

The use of smart phones to buy groceries could transform the UK's fast-growing online retail sector, an industry conference heard.

Tesco recognises the need for dialogue

24 October 2011

Tesco has launched a Facebook app that it says will allow users to vote on price cuts. Some will see this as clever PR but, nevertheless, it demonstrates that growing belief that the growth of the online channel will mean a two-way dialogue between brand owner and consumer.

UK: Online shoppers more brand loyal, says Unilever

21 October 2011

Consumers are more brand loyal when shopping online, giving food manufacturers the chance to exploit the growth of the channel, according to Unilever.

Online food retail - mobile commerce key to future growth

27 July 2011

The fourth and final part of just-food's briefing on online food retail looks at the impact that mobile commerce is having on the sector. As Glynn Davis argues, shopping via a consumer's handset will only grow in popularity will be a significant factor in the sector's development.

Online food retail - case studies from Tesco to Migros

27 July 2011

In part three of the just-food management briefing on online food retail, Glynn Davis provides examples of some of the more notable ventures in the sector – from Tesco and Ocado in the UK to Migros Group in Switzerland and FreshDirect in the US.

Online food retail - click-and-collect gains traction

27 July 2011

In part two of this month's briefing on online food retail, Glynn Davis outlines the key operating models used by the main operators. Industry watchers believe retailers are moving away from using pickers in stores to allowing consumers to order online and collect either at their outlets or at specific warehouses.

Online food retail - managing cost is central to success

27 July 2011

This month's exclusive just-food management briefing looks at online food retail, a growing sector but one that operators have found a tough nut to crack. In part one, Glynn Davis argues that the cost of running an online service has stymied a number of ventures and will be a key factor in determining where the channel flourishes.