All Online retail & ecommerce articles
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AnalysisTest drive: OpenAI introduces virtual try on within ChatGPT
OpenAI has launched new shopping features in ChatGPT for its over 1 billion weekly users, allowing them to virtually try on outfits.
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NewsAmerican Golf targeted by cyber criminals
Specialist retailer American Golf has become the latest retailer to come under attack from hackers.
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NewsEx-Ocado director joins overseas retail giant
Ocado’s former chief commercial officer has taken up a role at Indian giant Reliance Retail.
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VideoWatch: Debenhams unveils star-studded Christmas ad campaign
Debenhams has teamed up with some of Britain’s most familiar faces, including singer Gabriele as well as actors Emily Atack and Mathew Horne, to launch its 2026 Christmas campaign, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsUK set for strongest festive season in five years, says Bain
The consulting firm expects 3.5% nominal growth in November and December, with its data suggesting seven in 10 UK consumers preferring to buy online will start their festive shopping on Amazon.
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NewsB&Q launches two-hour trade delivery and takes Deliveroo partnership nationwide
B&Q has launched a two-hour delivery service for trade customers and expanded its Deliveroo partnership to more than 100 stores, as the DIY retailer steps up its push into rapid fulfilment.
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NewsWayfair and Appliances Direct fined over fake time-limited deals
Online homeware retailer Wayfair and electricals retailer Appliances Direct have been fined a combined £6m by the Competition and Markets Authority for misleading sales tactics, including time-limited offers that did not end when they said they would.
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NewsTesco adds more than 500 brands to Clubcard points scheme
Tesco has added more than 500 brands, including Nike, Boden and Ticketmaster, where Clubcard members can collect points, as it pushes its loyalty scheme beyond its own stores ahead of Black Friday and Christmas.
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NewsAnn Summers partners with InPost for locker delivery and returns
Lingerie retailer Ann Summers has partnered with InPost, the UK’s largest out-of-home parcel locker provider, to give customers an alternative to home delivery.
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NewsPapier set to open its first-ever standalone store
Premium stationery retailer Papier is set to open its first-ever standalone store in London, Retail Week can reveal.
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Chart of the WeekEtsy is more visible on AI than all UK-owned retailers bar Tesco
The new Semrush AI Visibility Index reveals that Amazon was the retail brand mentioned most in AI answers in the year to September, except on Gemini, where Tesco prevailed
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OpinionRobbie Feather: ‘To tackle Britain’s youth unemployment crisis, it needs to be cheaper and easier to hire’
Ahead of the upcoming Budget on October 28, The Very Group CEO Robbie Feather writes that the UK must get serious about tackling youth unemployment and make it easier for retailers to offer young people entry-level jobs in the first place
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NewsHobbs and Whistles parent company hit by cyber attack
The owner of fashion brands Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight has been hit by a cyber attack – the second UK retailer to be hacked in a week.
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NewsKingfisher names new CEO
Kingfisher has announced the appointment of Sebastian Gundel as chief executive officer, to replace Thierry Garnier early in 2027.
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NewsTotal UK supermarket spending slips as customers remain cautious
Total till sales at UK supermarkets fell month-on-month as shoppers remained cautious about spending, according to the latest NielsenIQ data.
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NewsConsumers remain cautious on spending ahead of the autumn Budget
UK consumers are still cautious about spending in the run-up to the autumn Budget at the end of the month, according to the Barclays Consumer Spend report.
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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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NewsOnline Home Shop launches new app
The homeware business said 24,000 users have downloaded it in the first four weeks since launch.
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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.