All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 2
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NewsChancellor delays axing of de minimis rule
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly not scrapping the de minimis rule in this week’s Budget, but plans to in 2029.
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NewsClarks goes with new-look fascia at relocated Oxford Street store
Clarks’s relocated store on Oxford Street is sporting a new look fascia, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAsos posts full-year earnings rise despite sales fall
Online fashion retailer Asos is “ready to reclaim our place as the most exciting destination for fashion-loving customers” after reporting an improved financial performance.
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NewsB&Q expands Deliveroo trial outside of London
Home and DIY giant B&Q has today [November 20] announced it is expanding its rapid delivery partnership with Deliveroo to trial the service beyond London and Brighton.
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NewsRetailer payments back up and running after Cloudflare outage
Retailers affected by the Cloudflare outage are now reported to be back up and running following payment and checkout issues.
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NewsVagabond Wines launches direct-to-consumer online platform
Vagabond Wines has launched a new direct-to-consumer platform, offering nationwide, next-day delivery for customers.
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NewsClarks bolsters digital footprint with launches on international marketplaces
Clarks has strengthened its global digital footprint after launching on platforms such as Shein, Walmart and Secret Sales, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisBlack Friday: Are retailers prepared for potential cyber attacks?
It’s been a turbulent time for retail this year as cyber attacks have devastated the industry. Most notable – and most damaging – was the hack on Marks & Spencer in April.
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NewsDebenhams adopts new agentic AI tool ahead of peak trading
Debenhams Group has launched a new artificial intelligence solution to help its brands manage stock, sales and pricing more effectively during the peak trading period.
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AnalysisTikTok Shop predicts record-breaking Christmas after ‘breakout year’
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 “Black Friday Week”, an event spanning 12 days of customer deals, in the UK.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize appoints chief digital officer
Fashion retailer Monsoon Accessorize has recruited a new chief digital officer.
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NewsM&S adds Hugo Boss to its online platform
Marks & Spencer has added Hugo Boss to its ‘Brands at M&S’ online platform as the retail giant continues to strengthen its menswear offer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsGrocery sales climb but shoppers focus on deals
Supermarket sales rose in October, when consumers prioritised value for money as they scooped up cut-price offers.
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AnalysisCan pureplay retailers survive without stores?
There have been a host of online retailers launching into physical retailing as of late, with fast-fashion giant Shein gearing up to launch concessions across France this month, while Asos opens yet another pop-up ahead of the peak trading period.
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NewsFashion to deliver strongest sales growth of any category this Christmas
Despite the doom and gloom surrounding the economy, clothing sales are likely to deliver the strongest year-on-year growth of any UK retail category, according to new Christmas forecast data.
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NewsAsda expands on-demand delivery partnership with Uber Direct
Grocery giant Asda has announced the expansion of its rapid delivery partnership with Uber Direct, signing a new multi-year preferred partner agreement.
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AnalysisCarlyle: Who is The Very Group’s new owner?
The Barclay family’s 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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Innovation of the WeekUber Eats adds new tech features for last-minute Christmas shopping
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.