Latest online retail news – Page 13
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NewsUK mobile users spend more time on retail apps than email
The number of UK retail app downloads declined in 2024, according to Sensor Tower’s State of Mobile 2025 report.
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NewsToolstation rolls out rapid delivery service nationwide
Exclusive: Home and DIY giant Toolstation is rolling out its rapid delivery service to over 460 stores across the UK, after a successful pilot scheme.
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NewsSuperdrug has seen its ‘best Christmas ever’ driven by gift sets and hair care
Superdrug has recorded its “best Christmas ever” as gift sets and hair care saw high sales over the festive period.
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NewsDeliveroo reports ‘strong growth’ at grocery business
Delivery specialist Deliveroo has reported “robust” fourth-quarter trading when its food proposition performed well.
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NewsAsos to ‘mothball’ US distribution centre to increase profitability
Asos has announced plans to close its main US distribution centre in the second half of the year and fulfil orders from the UK, which it says will increase profitability and improve speed to market for its products.
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NewsStrong discounts helped drive ‘record’ £26bn online spend over golden quarter
UK shoppers spent a record £25.8bn during the golden quarter period, according to Adobe Analytics.
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NewsFortnum & Mason outlines investment plans after profits and Christmas sales climb
Landmark department store business Fortnum & Mason intends to invest in a raft of initiatives after reporting a strong annual and Christmas performance.
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NewsVery Group has recorded increase in golden quarter sales
Very Group has recorded a strong Christmas and Black Friday trading, mainly driven by a rise in annual sales across home, toys, gifts and beauty.
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NewsOcado has delivered 'another record-breaking Christmas' and strong performance across 2024
Ocado has achieved “another record-breaking Christmas” with its highest-ever level of sales over the festive trading period, along with a strong performance throughout 2024.
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NewsBoots records growth across all categories after an ‘exceptional’ Black Friday period
Health and beauty retailer Boots has recorded growth across all of its categories and channels in the first quarter, along with an “exceptional” performance over the Black Friday period.
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NewsAbercrombie & Fitch opens new London stores
Abercrombie & Fitch will open two new central London stores at Oxford Street and Covent Garden later in the month, as the US fashion giant continues its UK expansion.
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NewsDecember retail sales grow but the BRC warns of falling sales volumes in 2025
Retail sales in December inch up due to the late Black Friday trading period, but the BRC warns of possible falling sales in 2025.
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NewsShein and Temu summoned to face MPs over employment rights
Fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu are set to be grilled by a parliamentary committee as part of an ongoing probe into employment rights.
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NewsEvri delivered ‘record parcel volumes’ over the festive peak
Parcel firm Evri has delivered “record parcel volumes” over the peak festive period, which included its “best-ever week” following Black Friday.
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NewsOcado bolsters health offering with Holland & Barrett partnership
Ocado has partnered with health retailer Holland & Barrett to sell a selection of health and wellness products on its ecommerce platform.
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NewsMorrisons shoppers have been hit by loyalty scheme problems during Christmas rush
Morrisons has apologised to customers unable to redeem loyalty discounts as they do their Christmas shopping.
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NewsBoohoo shareholders have given a slap in the face to Frasers Group
Attempts by Frasers Group to install founder Mike Ahsley on the board of online fashion specialist Boohoo have been rebuffed.
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NewsRetail sales volumes edged up in November, ONS reports
Retail sales volumes edged up last month, official data showed.
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NewsMarks & Spencer is expecting ‘busiest Christmas’ at flagship online distribution centre
Marks & Spencer anticipates that this Christmas will be the busiest ever at its biggest distribution centre.
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NewsTemu has become the most downloaded iPhone app in the UK in 2024
Temu has topped the rankings as the most downloaded iPhone app in the UK in 2024 according to app store data released by Apple.