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NewsShein looks for valuation over $30bn for IPO
Ecommerce giant Shein is reportedly seeking a valuation between $30bn and $40bn for an upcoming Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO).
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NewsPinterest invests in new London office as part of ânew era of shoppingâ vision
Pinterest has opened a new Oxford Circus destination to drive the groupâs strategy for a ânew era of shoppingâ, where it can serve as a digital shop window for brands and spark inspiration for consumers.
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NewsAmazon records double-digit sales growth exceeding $200bn
Amazon has seen a double-digit surge in its second quarter sales, exceeding $200bn.
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InterviewQ&A: Mirakl chief customer officer on why marketplaces should be a tool, not a strategy
Mirakl chief customer officer Sophie Marchessou spoke to Retail Week about how best to leverage a marketplace for growth, the introduction of agentic AI, and ensuring you stay relevant to customers.
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AnalysisBurnham moves on business rates, but retailers have to wait
The approach suggests Burnham is serious about his high-street revival project, but retail is not a direct beneficiary yet
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NewsAliExpress hit with record fine by EU for sale of illegal items
Chinese online retailer AliExpress has been given a record fine by the EU over the sale of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit goods.
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NewsCMA gives the green light for eBayâs Depop acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared eBayâs anticipated acquisition of resale platform Depop following an initial probe.
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NewsTikTok Shop UKâs Summer Sale delivers double-digit sales
TikTok Shop UKâs Summer Sale has driven double-digit year-on-year sales for businesses on the platform, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAmazon aims to raise $25bn through bond sale for AI push
Amazon is looking to raise $25bn through a US bond sale as the retail giant looks to fund further investments in AI, according to reports.
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NewsThe Very Group adds Estée Lauder to portfolio of premium brands
The Very Group has added Estée Lauder to its portfolio as it expands its selection of premium beauty brands.
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AnalysisPrime Day 2026: How AI impacted Amazon and wider online retail
AI tools and assistants are now driving sales. We take a look at how this is affected this yearâs Prime Day and online retail more widely.
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InterviewQ&A: TikTok retail director Paul Mears on leveraging AI and preparing brands for peak
While we might only be halfway through the year and the country is experiencing a heatwave, retailers are sorting out plans for peak trading.
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NewsJD.com promotional event achieves record number of users placing orders
Chinese retail juggernaut JD.com has seen a new record in the number of users placing orders this year.
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AnalysisQVC UK: How the original live shopping channel is taking on social commerce
QVC has been a live shopping staple since its launch in 1993, and it now has a presence in its native US, UK, Japan, Italy and Germany.
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AnalysisCan Debenhams Group get over its sales problem?
Momentum is building at Debenhams as the PrettyLittleThing owner revealed this morning that it was on track to return to sales growth after more than five years.
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NewsAmazon unveils âSummer of Footballâ storefront
Amazon has opened a âSummer of Footballâ storefront, offering consumers a one-stop destination for everything they need to enjoy the matches in the FIFA World Cup tournament.
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NewsAmazon opens new fulfilment centre in ÂŁ1bn investment
Online powerhouse Amazon has opened a fulfilment centre in Northampton and revealed plans for another location in Kettering, marking a ÂŁ1bn investment in Northamptonshire by the retailer.
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NewseBayâs Depop acquisition under review by competition watchdog
The CMA has begun a merger inquiry into the anticipated acquisition of second-hand platform Depop by eBay.
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InterviewQ&A: Amazon European Stores vice-president on the new innovations shaping its grocery offering
As part of Amazonâs Delivering the Future event at its LCY3 fulfilment centre in Dartford, Kent, many announcements were made for the UK and Europe.
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NewsEasyGroup to launch online marketplace
The owner of EasyJet is branching into the world of online retail with the launch of its new marketplace, easyshop.com.