All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 21
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Innovation of the WeekAlo Yoga is merging physical and digital retail on Roblox metaverse
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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FeatureAutomation: What does retail look like in a post-Budget world?
As retail navigates a world post-Budget, Retail Week looks at who is looking at automation as an aid, and how this will impact both customers and millions in the workforce.
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NewsTrouva has paused trading and is searching for a new buyer
The owner of online fashion marketplace Trouva is looking to pause trading while it looks for a buyer, according to reports.
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NewsCDS Superstores relaunches Homebase ecommerce website
The Range owner CDS Superstores has today relaunched the Homebase website, following its earlier acquisition of the brand out of administration in 2024.
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AnalysisRanking: The most downloaded retail apps of 2024
Temu was the most downloaded retail app for both the UK and the world in 2024, with Shein in second position
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NewsUK mobile users spend more time on retail apps than email
The number of UK retail app downloads declined in 2024, according to Sensor Tower’s State of Mobile 2025 report.
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AnalysisThe return of President Trump means inflationary headwinds for UK retail
While Trump didn’t follow through with his promises to launch an international trade war on day one, experts are warning his return to the presidency will mean higher prices for UK consumers.
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AnalysisDigital marketing’s new rules: Inside Asos, New Look and Urban Decay’s social strategies
This deep dive is the sixth in our ‘Consumer 2025 – from acquisition to advocacy’ series.
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InterviewQ&A: Bohomoon founder Katie Lynch on taking the business from her bedroom to the world
Retail Week sat down with jewellery etailer Bohomoon’s founder to discuss the journey from starting the business in her bedroom to reaching international success, expansion plans for 2025 and the importance of product and price
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NewsToolstation rolls out rapid delivery service nationwide
Exclusive: Home and DIY giant Toolstation is rolling out its rapid delivery service to over 460 stores across the UK, after a successful pilot scheme.
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AnalysisTikTok’s future remains in limbo – if a deal to save it falls through, how could UK retail be impacted?
While TikTok and its Chinese-based owner ByteDance has been given a stay of execution by incoming American president Donald Trump, the hugely successful social media app is still facing an uncertain future. How could a potential ban affect UK retailers and social commerce brands who have made TikTok their home?
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NewsSuperdrug has seen its ‘best Christmas ever’ driven by gift sets and hair care
Superdrug has recorded its “best Christmas ever” as gift sets and hair care saw high sales over the festive period.
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NewsDeliveroo reports ‘strong growth’ at grocery business
Delivery specialist Deliveroo has reported “robust” fourth-quarter trading when its food proposition performed well.
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DataUK festive spending on buy now, pay later hit a record this year
One of the key figures coming out of the record UK online Christmas spending released earlier this week by Adobe Analytics was that 13.9% or £3.6bn of payments came through buy now, pay later providers
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NewsAsos to ‘mothball’ US distribution centre to increase profitability
Asos has announced plans to close its main US distribution centre in the second half of the year and fulfil orders from the UK, which it says will increase profitability and improve speed to market for its products.
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NewsStrong discounts helped drive ‘record’ £26bn online spend over golden quarter
UK shoppers spent a record £25.8bn during the golden quarter period, according to Adobe Analytics.
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NewsFortnum & Mason outlines investment plans after profits and Christmas sales climb
Landmark department store business Fortnum & Mason intends to invest in a raft of initiatives after reporting a strong annual and Christmas performance.
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AnalysisAfter a very merry ecommerce Christmas, Ocado aims to keep the cheer rolling into 2025
After delivering a record-breaking Christmas on the back of the best part of a year of constant growth, Ocado is riding high. How does it plan to keep up the momentum?
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NewsVery Group has recorded increase in golden quarter sales
Very Group has recorded a strong Christmas and Black Friday trading, mainly driven by a rise in annual sales across home, toys, gifts and beauty.
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NewsOcado has delivered 'another record-breaking Christmas' and strong performance across 2024
Ocado has achieved “another record-breaking Christmas” with its highest-ever level of sales over the festive trading period, along with a strong performance throughout 2024.