All Online retail & ecommerce articles
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NewsHalf of UK shoppers holding back spending until Black Friday
Half of UK shoppers looking for Black Friday deals said they have put off purchases in the hopes of seeing items discounted, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisHow Asos is styling its way back to growth
Asos appears to have finally reached an inflection point in its multi-year turnaround plan, as chief executive José Antonio Ramos Calamonte proudly declared this morning: “This year Asos returned to growth”
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NewsAsos returns to profit growth as it continues to strengthen operations
Online fashion retailer Asos has returned to profit growth as it continues to make progress on its turnaround strategy.
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NewsNext reports sales ahead of guidance driven entirely by international business
Next has reported sales ahead of guidance, with all over-performance coming from its international business.
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Chart of the WeekFestive spending online in the UK set to hit nearly £30bn
This year’s festive spend is predicted to be a big one, with Adobe’s 2026 UK holiday forecast report predicting British consumers will spend a record £28.92bn online between November 1 and December 31, increasing 6.2% year-on-year to represent the strongest growth in five years
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NewsAliExpress launches ‘biggest-ever’ UK shopping event for Singles Day
International online marketplace AliExpress has launched its ‘biggest-ever’ UK shopping event to celebrate Singles Day, also known as 11.11.
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NewsAllSaints names new global digital director
Fashion retailer AllSaints has turned to Reiss to find a global digital director.
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NewsPrimark to launch home delivery by the end of 2027
Primark has confirmed that home delivery in Great Britain will go live before the end of 2027.
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NewsZalando quarterly earnings rise as B2B division performs strongly
Online fashion retailer and platform Zalando has reported increased profits in its third quarter.
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AnalysisPartnership update: Primark strikes up AI supply chain partnership; M&S and Klarna join forces; and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail.
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Retail VoiceThree things to consider when choosing ecommerce packaging
As UK ecommerce continues to expand, transport packaging is taking on a much bigger role than simply protecting products in transit, Smurfit Westrock’s Paul Chillery explains
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Retail VoiceFive tips for building an in-store media network that attracts omnichannel advertisers
In-store media represents a significant and largely untapped revenue stream for retailers, but turning a screen network into a high-performing media business demands more than hardware investment says Broadsign retail media sales director EMEA Mike Skene
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NewsAmazon sales outside North America slow as Christmas forecast disappoints
Amazon’s sales outside North America, which include the UK, grew at barely a third of last year’s pace in the third quarter, and its forecast for the Christmas quarter fell slightly short of analysts’ expectations.
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NewsAdidas upgrades profit outlook as quarterly sales and profits jump
German sportswear giant Adidas has upgraded its full-year profit outlook, after posting record profits and revenues for the third quarter.
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NewsVery launches kicks off golden quarter with new everyday Price Promise
Very, the online retailer operated by The Very Group has today (October 29) kicked off its golden quarter campaign with the launch of a new everyday Price Promise across its Black Friday discounted product range.
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NewsHobbs and Whistles owner confirms personal data ‘accessed’ in cyber attack
Hobbs owner TFG London has confirmed that personal data was “accessed” in a cyber attack that hit the retail group earlier this month.
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NewsCDS Superstores invests in Wilko’s marketplace with new partnership
CDS Superstores, owner of Wilko, The Range and Homebase, is investing in Wilko’s marketplace and digital infrastructure in collaboration with Mirakl.
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NewsOh Polly sales could see double-digit growth driven by new pickup options
Fashion brand Oh Polly could see its European pickup options increase sales by around 10% as it expands its pickup service partnership internationally, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisBudget 2026: What’s in it for retail and how has the sector responded?
Business rates support for small businesses, online VAT reforms and more money for councils and mayors top the list of measures announced in the Budget.
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NewsCDS Superstores extends fulfilment partnership with THG
The owner of The Range, Wilko and Homebase has agreed a multi-year fulfilment partnership extension with THG Fulfil.