Latest online retail news – Page 24
-
NewsExclusive: Waitrose to close warehouse putting 545 jobs at risk
The grocery arm of the John Lewis Partnership has proposed closing its delivery warehouse in Enfield in the summer, putting over 500 jobs at risk.
-
NewsTemu owner's revenues and profits surge in ‘pivotal’ year
Temu owner PDD Holdings has recorded a massive surge in full-year and fourth-quarter profits and revenue.
-
NewsAmazon unveils new ‘Spring Deal Days’ Sales period
Amazon has unveiled the launch of its first spring Sales event, which is due to kick off later this week.
-
NewsSainsbury’s boss apologises after deliveries cancelled over tech issues
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has been forced to apologise to customers after the supermarket giant had to cancel thousands of online deliveries due to technical issues.
-
NewsFreemans launches first credit offer in 13 years
Freemans has announced the launch of a new credit offer, its first in 13 years, in a bid to continue offering value and flexibility to shoppers.
-
NewsDeliveroo posts narrowing losses in ‘resilient year’
Deliveroo has reported narrowing losses and an increase in revenue in what the group described as a “resilient year of growth” amid tough macroeconomic conditions.
-
NewsPrimark CEO Marchant: Belief in bricks-and-mortar retail ‘at the heart’ of success
Primark chief executive Paul Marchant has said the fashion giant’s belief and passion in bricks-and-mortar retail “lie at the heart” of its strategy and success.
-
NewsZalando adopts new strategy designed to power growth
International fashion pureplay Zalando expects to return to growth as it follows a new strategy.
-
News‘Online is the new car boot sale’, says Charity Super.Mkt founder
Charity Super.Mkt co-founder Maria Chenoweth has said “online is the new car boot sale” when speaking about the role of pre-loved in the fashion market, alongside Depop, eBay and River Island at LIVE 2024.
-
NewsAmazon UK boss Boumphrey: Gen-AI the ‘most transformational technology since the internet’
Amazon UK country manager John Boumphrey has said the generative AI will probably be the “most transformational technology for the retail industry since the arrival of the internet”.
-
NewsExclusive: Deliveroo expands Screwfix partnership to 15 locations
Deliveroo has expanded its partnership with Screwfix to reach 15 locations since its launch, Retail Week can reveal.
-
NewsTikTok Shop and Shopify launch new app for UK sellers
TikTok Shop has expanded its partnership with Shopify in the UK, as Shopify merchants can now connect their online store on the shopping platform using a new app.
-
NewsCo-op and Uber Direct join forces for quick commerce tie-up
The Co-op has launched a quick commerce partnership trial with Uber Direct, the delivery company’s white-label solution.
-
NewsOcado launches ‘Best of British’ aisle following campaign from MPs
Online supermarket Ocado has launched what it claims is the “largest Best of British aisle” in UK grocery retail, following a campaign by MPs.
-
NewsOcado boss Steiner won’t rule out legal action over M&S payment row
Ocado Group boss Tim Steiner has vowed he won’t “walk away” from money Ocado is owed as part of its retail joint venture with M&S, with an ongoing spat over performance-linked payments showing no end in sight.
-
NewsVery Group secures fresh funding as it records half-year loss
The Very Group has secured a £125m funding package as it swings to a half-year loss due to “higher interest costs”.
-
NewsChancellor met Shein boss over potential London IPO
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt held talks with Shein boss Donald Tang to try to persuade the Chinese fast-fashion giant to float on the London Stock Exchange.
-
NewsTommee Tippee gets modern brand revamp
Tommee Tippee has undergone a revamp to make its branding more appealing to millennial and Gen Z parents.
-
NewsAO director says negative reviews drive better ‘everyday business decisions’
AO’s director of consumer and brand Vicky Monk said negative reviews drive the company to “be better” and make “everyday business decisions” as it reached 500,000 reviews on Trustpilot.
-
NewsSecret Sales hails ‘exceptional’ year
Premium non-full-price marketplace Secret Sales has posted an “exceptional” year of growth and confirmed plans to ramp up its expansion strategy in 2024.