E-tailers strive to maintain momentum

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Most major online retailers enjoyed healthy sales over Christmas, but growth has slowed over the past year as the sector has matured. So what can firms do the revitalise their web operations?

John Lewis has seen a 14 per cent increase in online sales following a web site revamp early last year Following a tough 2009, consumers are still watching the pennies, but despite this the pre-C...

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