Latest online retail news – Page 9
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NewsAmazon introduces new charges for Prime members
Amazon will begin charging its Prime members for same-day delivery on selected orders from next month in a bid to “improve the service”.
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NewsRetailers prepare for sales boost ahead of women’s World Cup final
Retailers including Waitrose, John Lewis, Asda, Marks & Spencer and Boohoo are expecting a boost in sales as football fans prepare for the Women’s Fifa World Cup final on Sunday.
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NewsDunelm teams up with Airtasker for furniture installation
Dunelm has launched a collaboration with gig-economy services marketplace Airtasker.
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NewsWilko stops home deliveries for online orders
Wilko has pressed pause on home deliveries for orders on its website as it is in the midst of talks for a potential rescue deal.
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NewsAlibaba expands into Europe with commerce network partnership
Alibaba’s Spanish marketplace Miravia has partnered with ecommerce network for global retailers and brands CommerceHub to power its European expansion.
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NewsTikTok Shop launches same-day fulfilment in the UK
TikTok Shop has launched Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT), a new logistics program designed to make it easier for merchants to sell on the platform in the UK.
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NewsAllSaints posts record results as product focus pays off
Fashion retailer AllSaints has reported its best-ever annual sales and profits.
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NewsAsos announces partnership with Rokt
Fashion giant Asos has announced its partnership with ecommerce technology company Rokt in a bid to “surprise and delight customers with relevant offers”.
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NewsEtsy sellers accuse marketplace of withholding money
Online marketplace Etsy has been accused of withholding money from sellers through its “reserve system”.
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NewsExclusive: Frasers boss says Amazon can’t do what Frasers can
As Frasers reported strong growth in profits and revenue driven by a “particularly strong year for sports retail”, chief executive Michael Murray said even Amazon cannot do what Frasers can.
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NewsPrimark lowers kidswear prices as it rolls out click and collect in London
Value fashion giant Primark has lowered the price on hundreds of its essential childrenswear products in a bid to “help family finances go further” while also rolling out its click-and-collect service to an additional 32 of its stores, including in London.
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NewsOcado wins £200m payout as patent row settled
Tech and online retail giant Ocado is to be paid £200m by robotics company Autostore after the pair settled a patent row.
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NewsTHG offloads OnDemand division to management to focus on core operations
Online group THG has sold its OnDemand business – which includes entertainment specialist Zavvi – to the division’s management.
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NewsExclusive: GMB entices Amazon workers in key regions to consider strikes
The GMB union is planning to bring a bigger fight to Amazon as it looks to recruit workers from the retailer’s key regions to join strikes.
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NewsCo-op extends robot grocery delivery service across Leeds
The Co-op is expanding the roll-out of its autonomous grocery delivery service to cover more areas across Leeds.
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NewsAmazon strikes spread to second depot
Amazon workers at a second fulfilment centre are set to walk out following the result of a strike ballot.
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NewsOcado remains ‘confident’ as it returns to profitability
Online grocer Ocado has posted a return to profitability in its second quarter and said it remains “confident” in its full-year performance following the first half of the financial year.
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NewsOnBuy becomes first marketplace to offer cashback rewards
UK-based OnBuy has become the first online marketplace to offer cashback, with £10m set aside to reward customers as part of the launch.
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NewsCredit insurer slashes cover for Boohoo suppliers
Boohoo’s credit insurer Allianz Trade has slashed cover for its suppliers, which threatens to enhance financial pressures on the fashion retailer, according to reports.
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NewsVirgin Wines profits slow ‘in line with expectations’
Virgin Wines reported a full-year trading performance “in line with expectations” driven by a disciplined approach to customer acquisition, positive trends on conversion and cancellation rates, and a resilient WineBank loyalty scheme.