All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 3
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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.
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NewsAmazon axes more jobs across retail division
Amazon has cut more jobs across the company, confirming that a small number of jobs were axed primarily in its stores unit.
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NewsAsos confirms customer information accessed by hackers
Asos has confirmed that thousands of its customers’ details are now in possession of hackers following its cyber attack on Tuesday (October 6).
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NewsCurrys launches on TikTok Shop
Currys has launched on TikTok Shop, allowing customers to discover and buy products directly through the app.
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NewsIkea launches secondhand marketplace in UK and Ireland
Ikea is rolling out its second hand marketplace to the UK and Ireland following its debut in Spain and Norway two years ago.
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NewsAsos customer information may have been accessed in cyber attack
Asos has been hacked by cyber criminals apparently seeking to extort money from the online fashion retailer and some customer information may have been accessed.
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NewsVery launches ‘AI-powered personalisation’ to enhance customer experience
Online retailer Very has introduced ”AI-powered, real-time personalisation” as it seeks to upgrade shoppers’ experience.
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NewsJoybuy launches promos blitz in direct competition with Amazon
Online retailer Joybuy has unveiled a Flash Deals promotion in a direct challenge to Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days.
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AnalysisAI, Prime Day and heatwaves key factors driving UK online spend in 2026
Every year we see a mixed picture of consumer spend, but there are some factors that always seem to drive purchases. Warm weather, the summer of sport, Christmas, Black Friday, and other seasonal events often see consumers open their purses that little bit more.
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NewsJoybuy boss leaves just months after launch
The managing director of Chinese giant JD.com’s Joybuy business has exited only a few months after its debut in this country.
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Chart of the WeekReviews gain weight in AI search closer to purchase, Trustpilot data shows
Customer reviews carry more weight in what AI assistants tell shoppers the closer they get to buying, according to two studies commissioned by Trustpilot.
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FeatureGEO: How can fashion retailers make it onto AI’s runway?
Whether using generic generative AI tools, AI-enabled Google searches or even retailers’ own assistants, consumers today are using the technology to commandeer increasingly precise clothing searches.