Latest online retail news
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NewsFreemans hails âexceptionalâ golden quarter despite flat Q4
Freemans said it witnessed âexceptional growthâ across all departments in the run-up to Christmas, despite overall retail sales in its fourth quarter slipping 0.3%.
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NewsAmazon lines up $200bn in capital spending in 2026
The online giant announced net sales hit $213.4bn (ÂŁ157.2bn) in the three months to December 31, 2025.
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NewsWaitrose snaps up Surrey shopping centre
Upmarket grocer Waitrose has secured the future of its Hersham store in Surrey by purchasing the freehold of the Hersham Green Shopping Centre.
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NewsAmerican Golf snapped up by Dragonsâ Den starâs investment group
American Golf has today [February 4] been acquired by the investment group of Jessopâs owner and Dragonâs Den star Peter Jones for an undisclosed fee.
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NewsThe retailers best meeting shopper expectations to be revealed in new digital index
LIVE 2026 will see the launch of the Digital Capability Index, a new collaborative report between Retail Week and The Grocer.
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NewsAsos speeds up design process with AI tool
Asos has upskilled more than 100 of its designers in generative AI to speed up its production process.
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NewsChinese ecomm giant sets launch date for food to phones UK retail site
Chinese powerhouse JD.com will next month press the button on a new online retail proposition spanning grocery and general merchandise, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsRituals sees sales rise as it opened over 200 stores in 2025
Luxury cosmetics brand Rituals has seen sales rise in 2025 as it opened over 200 boutiques globally.
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NewsLeviâs reports strong European trading driven by DTC
Jeans brand Leviâs has reported that net European revenues increased by 8% or 10% on an organic basis, powered by its growing direct-to-consumer (DTC) business
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NewsOcado shares dive as Canadian partner closes warehouse
Ocado Solutions has suffered another setback after it announced that Canadian partner Sobeys would be closing one of its automated fulfilment sites.
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NewsNot on the High Street acquired by private equity house
Notonthehighstreet, the online marketplace of small and independent brands, has been sold for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsDebenhams Group posts trading âabove expectationsâ
Online fashion and beauty player Debenhams Group expects full-year earnings to beat expectations after trading strongly, and will no longer sell its PrettyLittleThing business.
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NewsVirgin Wines sales grow over âstrongâ Christmas period
Virgin Wines has reported a jump in festive sales and customer acquisition numbers, as it hailed a âstrongâ Christmas trading period.
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NewsDr Martens hails turnaround progress as it eyes âsignificant profit growthâ
Dr Martens has made âgood progress executing our consumer-first strategyâ and said it remains on track to deliver significant profit growth in the financial year.
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NewsUnion warns 1,200 jobs at risk as Asda outsources George deliveries to DHL
Asda has outsourced delivery of its George clothing brand to DHL, putting up to 1,200 jobs at risk, according to shopworkers union GMB
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NewsAmazon launches 30-minute delivery pilot in UK
Amazon has launched its new service âAmazon Nowâ, allowing deliveries to be made in 30 minutes or less.
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NewsFreemansâ owner canvasses buyer interest
International retail giant Otto Group is soliciting buyer interest in its Freemans online business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsDeliveroo sees surging demand for last-minute Christmas supplies
Online takeaway and retail platform Deliveroo saw demand for last-minute Christmas supplies, gifts and winter essentials throughout December, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTopshop launches dedicated European website
Topshop has launched a dedicated European website, which aims to deliver the âfull brand experienceâ to customers based in 23 countries across the continent.
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NewsVery Group reports âresilientâ peak trading driven by toys, home and beauty
The Very Group has reported a âstrong and resilientâ festive trading period as toys, home and beauty saw the strongest sales.