All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 2
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NewsJD Sports creates online work experience programme for young people
JD Sports has launched a new package of career support for young people, including online work experience, as part of a partnership with BBC Children in Need.
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NewsRevolution Beauty losses narrow after ‘strong first half’
Revolution Beauty losses have narrowed and adjusted EBITDA returned to profit, after the retailer enjoyed what it called a “strong first half”.
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NewsNearly half of Brits aim to cut back on Black Friday spending
Nearly half of British shoppers are planning to cut back spending over Black Friday this year, according to cloud communications company Sinch’s research exclusively shared with Retail Week.
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: How long does it take to get a refund from an online fashion brand?
A new study tracking returns from 147 fashion brands found that it typically took just over a week to process a refund
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NewsAmazon pledges hiring 30,000 young people amid youth unemployment crisis
Amazon has committed to 30,000 entry-level roles for those aged between 18 and 24 over the next four years to help support young people into work.
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NewsAsos appoints AI and creative studios director
Asos has poached Tommy Hilfiger’s vice president of global brand transformation Nick Goodchild to be its new AI and creative studios director.
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NewsDebenhams speeds up brand payments ahead of peak
Debenhams Group has introduced a new cash flow solution that allows brands listed on its marketplaces to be paid as soon as orders are shipped, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsQuince launches in the UK as it steps up global expansion
Consumer technology platform Quince has launched in the UK, marking its first entry into a market outside of North America.
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NewsMatalan reports strong performance from new app as it continues digital transformation
UK fashion retailer Matalan has reported a strong early performance from its new app as it continues to accelerate digital growth.
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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