All articles by Megan Robinson
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NewsOnline spending in the UK exceeded £1bn over Prime Day
UK online spending over Amazon’s two-day Prime event exceeded £1bn as consumers shopped across sites to compare prices and take advantage of bargains.
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NewsHMV to close Oxford Street flagship due to proposed rent hikes
HMV will leave its flagship store at 363 Oxford Street after landlords have proposed doubling rent on the property.
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Newsletter
Tech & Digital Briefing: Asos gets hacked; how retailers are leveraging AI; and more
The biggest story in retail tech last week was no doubt the Asos cyber attack. Some app customers received a notification that read “Dear Asos DPO and IT, we have fully compromised the Snowflake instance. Engage with us, or we will leak it.” Within minutes, confused customers turned to social ...
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NewsM&S and John Lewis bosses urge chancellor to cut tax burden
The bosses of two major UK retailers, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis, have urged the chancellor to cut the tax burden facing high street retailers.
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NewsPoundland in talks with Irish property firm over rescue deal
Poundland is reportedly in talks with Irish firm Martin Property Group about a rescue deal after owners Gordon Brothers put it up for sale.
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NewsSchuh appoints new chief financial officer
UK footwear retailer Schuh has appointed a new chief financial officer.
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InterviewHow THG and Dunelm have improved website performance with Fastly
As consumers can shop from anywhere now, having an optimal website and app experience is crucial if you want to make sales.
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NewsFreemans unveils new online brand platform
Digital department store Freemans has unveiled a new brand platform aimed at attracting female shoppers over 40.
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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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NewsMarks & Spencer launches Christmas recruitment drive
Marks & Spencer will hire thousands of new colleagues over the Christmas period to support store teams.
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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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NewsTesco adjusts full-year profit guidance as sales and profits rise
Tesco has adjusted its profit guidance for the full year as half-year results show sales and profit increase.
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AnalysisExplainer: What we know about the Asos cyber attack so far
Asos hit the headlines yesterday (October 6) after some app customers received a message from hackers that read: “Dear Asos DPO and IT, we have fully compromised the Snowflake instance. Engage with us, or we will leak it.”
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NewsBoots sold to Canada’s Weston family
Boots has been sold to Wittington Investments, the holding company of the Weston family based in Canada for $8.9bn.
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NewsRetail Week LIVE launches bigger and bolder for 2027
Retail Week LIVE, a one-day event focused on the latest learnings, ideas and innovations in the retail industry, has officially launched for 2027.
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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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NewsLidl invests in record price cuts ahead of Christmas
Lidl has unveiled a new round of promotions in time for Christmas as investment in price cuts reaches nearly £500m for 2026 alone.
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NewsSainsbury’s launches new AI-powered shopping tool
Sainsbury’s has unveiled its new AI-powered shopping tool to help customers plan their shop more effectively.
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NewsMorrisons and Just Eat expand autonomous robot delivery trial
Morrisons and Just Eat have expanded their use of autonomous delivery robot trials with Starship Technologies to reach Cambridgeshire.
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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.