All Marketplaces articles
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NewsAmazon axes more jobs across retail division
Amazon has cut more jobs across the company, confirming that a small number of jobs were axed primarily in its stores unit.
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NewsArgos to officially launch marketplace following successful trial
Argos is planning to significantly expand its Trusted Sellers marketplace following a successful trial.
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NewsCurrys launches on TikTok Shop
Currys has launched on TikTok Shop, allowing customers to discover and buy products directly through the app.
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AnalysisIkea bosses set out plans for ‘seamless’ secondhand marketplace
Buying second hand has become a viable option for more and more consumers over the past few years, helped by the popularity of platforms such as eBay, Vinted, and Back Market.
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NewsIkea launches secondhand marketplace in UK and Ireland
Ikea is rolling out its second hand marketplace to the UK and Ireland following its debut in Spain and Norway two years ago.
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NewsJoybuy launches promos blitz in direct competition with Amazon
Online retailer Joybuy has unveiled a Flash Deals promotion in a direct challenge to Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days.
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AnalysisExplainer: How the EU's new import charge has hit Shein's sales and helped others
Retailers have called for a similar charge to be brought in for the UK, where parcels under £135 remain exempt from customs duties until reforms take place.
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NewsShein reports tumbling profits in first results since IPO
Shein has posted its first results following its listing in Hong Kong on September 1, reporting tumbling profits and flat revenue.
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AnalysisHow Zalando’s tech spin-offs are powering the wider retail sector
The European fashion powerhouse has helped Next grow its international sales by double digits. Its increasing portfolio of spin-off firms is helping other retailers with less tech expertise navigate logistics and AI.
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NewsMcDonald returns as Debenhams chair, Morris steps down
Iain McDonald is returning to Debenhams Group as non-executive chair, seven months after stepping down from the board. He replaces Tim Morris, who exits the board entirely.
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NewsDebenham finalises sale of Nasty Gal to US buyer
Debenhams Group has sold youth brand Nasty Gal to a US buyer for $16m (£11.8m).
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Chart of the WeekHigh-income households are the most likely to shop secondhand
Over half of households earning over £80,000 have used Vinted, compared with 34% of those earning under £20,000.
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NewsVery Group owner scraps sale process after bidders fail to meet asking price
The auction of The Very Group is close to being scrapped after potential bidders for the brand refused to meet the owner’s £2bn asking price.
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NewsJoybuy gives shoppers loyalty points for scanning supermarket receipts
Joybuy has launched a promotion giving customers loyalty points and discounts in return for scanning their supermarket receipts.
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NewsAmazon brings back second chance event, with luxury handbags this time
The UK’s leading online retailer will be offering customers up to half price off high-quality returned and refurbished products for the first 10 days of September
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OpinionExplainer: Shein vs Temu – what court judgment means for online platforms
The two huge online retailers have been battling a copyright row out in court. After judgment was handed down last week, Addleshaw Goddard legal director Rebecca Newman pinpoints the takeaways for retailers
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NewsIkea to launch pre-loved peer-to-peer marketplace in the UK
Ikea is set to launch its secondhand peer-to-peer marketplace in the UK, where customers can buy and sell their unwanted furniture to each other.
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AnalysisWhy eBay is setting its sights on live shopping as a growth lever
This year has certainly been one to remember for the 30-year old eBay. In February, it was revealed that eBay would purchase secondhand fashion platform Depop for $1.2bn, but the acquisition was only completed at the end of July after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) gave the deal the green light.
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Opinion‘The ‘laminated book of dreams’ may be long gone, but Argos retains a place in shoppers’ hearts’
A dedicated ownership team, strong heritage and sound sales base stand Argos in good stead as it prepares for a new chapter independent of Sainsbury’s, believes George MacDonald
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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).