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NewsTikTok Shop to see ârecord-breakingâ Black Friday sales as more retailers join platform
TikTok Shop is expected to see a record-breaking Black Friday as retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Sainsburyâs and Clarks joined the platform in time for peak, Retail Week can reveal.
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Innovation of the WeekNotonthehighstreet launches AI shopping tool in time for Christmas
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsAlibaba.com to launch new feature with agentic AI capabilities
Alibaba.com is soon launching a new feature that integrates agentic AI capabilities into the user journey.
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AnalysisTikTok Shop predicts record-breaking Christmas after âbreakout yearâ
In a year where TikTok Shop has gone mainstream, with the likes of M&S and Lidl launching on the platform, the live shopping app is gearing up to break all its records this Christmas.
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NewsAmazon to run 12-day Black Friday event
Amazon will run its âBlack Friday Weekâ, an event spanning 12 days of customer deals, in the UK.
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AnalysisCarlyle: Who is The Very Groupâs new owner?
The Barclay familyâs ownership of The Very Group officially came to an end today (November 10) as it completed a transaction for global investment firm Carlyle to take over.
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NewsThe Very Group confirms takeover by investment firm
The US private equity giant Carlyle is buying The Very Group, once known as Shop Direct, from previous owners the Barclay family
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InterviewâAI is not a flashy toolâ: Rithum managing director on stripping out complexity
Rithum works with retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Zalando, Adidas, and Walmart.
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NewsConsumers favour experiences, value and resale in golden quarter
Consumers are now favouring experiences, value-led retail and resale platforms during the golden quarter, according to new research from Experian and Reward.
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NewsAliExpress launches new scheme to match Amazon prices
Global online marketplace AliExpress has launched a new scheme to match and compete with Amazonâs prices.
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NewsVery Group delivers record earnings after âyear of real progressâ
The Very Group has hailed âa year of real progressâ after it posted its highest EBITDA margin recorded in the online groupâs 22-year history.
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NewsTemu to crack down on copycat designs
Online giant Temu is to take stricter action on design plagiarism, Retail Week understands.
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NewseBay partners with Open AI on new programme for businesses
Online platform eBay has announced its new programme âAI Activateâ, in partnership with OpenAI to all businesses that sell on the marketplace.
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InterviewQ&A: Amex on payment innovation, driving conversion, and meeting younger consumersâ demands
In this exclusive Q&A, Amex general manager of Global Merchant Services Dan Edelman reflects on how to appeal to Millennials and Gen Z, the importance of personalisation in retail, and the future payment innovations set to attract consumers in the years ahead.
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NewsBack Market launches repair platform as it enters new phase of growth
Secondhand technology platform Back Market is entering a new phase of growth with the launch of a new repair platform and scaling its business-to-business offering.
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NewsChristmas turkeys to be sold on TikTok Shop UK
TikTok Shop UK will soon be selling Christmas turkeys on the platform in time for the festive season.
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NewsAmazon pays ÂŁ1bn in UK tax
Amazon has revealed it paid ÂŁ1bn in direct taxes to the UK in 2024, as revenues continued to rise.
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InterviewQ&A: AliExpressâ UK GM on AI innovation, faster fulfilment and the rise of competitors
In this exclusive Q&A feature, Retail Week speaks with AliExpressâ UK general manager Bonnie Zhao, to explore what sets UK shoppers apart from their global counterparts, the role of AI innovation and AliExpressâ upcoming growth ambitions.
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Innovation of the WeekSustainable student marketplace launches in the UK
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsJoJo Maman Bébé launches pre-loved clothing platform
British B-corp maternity wear and baby clothes retailer JoJo Maman Bébé has launched its first takeback scheme today, JoJo Reloved, to contribute to circular fashion and reduce waste.