Sports Direct grows its online business

Sports Direct says 4.5% of its UK sales were online in its latest financial year – and it is looking at ways to grow its internet business further. The figure, published in its full-year results this week, marks a significant rise for the retailer....

M&S Direct sales jump by nearly half

Online sales at M&S rose sharply in the first quarter of its financial year. According to its interim management statement, sales at M&S Direct were up by 49% in the 13 weeks to July 3. That contrasts with a rise in total group sales of 4.4%....