Latest online retail news – Page 4
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NewsJD.com partners with Ikea China to launch flagship store
JD.com has partnered with Ikea to launch a flagship home and furniture store on its platform in China.
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NewsAmazon warns on profits as uncertainty over tariffs threaten ecommerce business
Amazon has warned it may fail to meet market expectations on its operating income, as concerns over how President Trump’s tariffs will affect its ecommerce business overshadowed strong sales.
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NewsHigh street sales flatline as inflation leaves consumers ‘under huge pressure’
Bricks-and-mortar retail sales were nearly flat in July, as growing inflation and other pressures left consumers with very little disposable income.
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NewsEE to roll out in-store online safety appointments and resources for families
EE is rolling out new initiatives to better inform parents and keep younger customers safe online.
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NewsDebenhams turns to Pinterest to maximise advertising returns
Debenhams has tapped visual discovery engine Pinterest to develop a new marketing strategy, increase brand awareness and boost customer growth.
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NewsCard Factory acquires Funky Pigeon from WHSmith
Card Factory has agreed to buy online greetings card business Funky Pigeon from WHSmith.
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NewsCo-op becomes first UK grocer to offer Deliveroo Express on-demand delivery
The Co-op has become the first UK retailer to partner with Deliveroo on its white-label delivery service Deliveroo Express.
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NewsEvri posts record results and parcel volumes following investment
Parcel delivery company Evri has posted a set of record results and parcel volumes after it invested millions to improve service, new clients and growth.
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NewsM&S advert banned for including ‘unhealthily thin’ model
Marks & Spencer has had one of its online adverts banned after it is believed to have featured a model appearing “unhealthily thin”.
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NewsRetail expected to see a boost over summer due to higher consumer spending
The UK retail industry is expected to receive a boost this summer as consumers plan to spend more in shops, according to new research.
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NewsB&Q launches UK-first marketplace click-and-collect service
B&Q is to offer shoppers click-and-collect service for its third-party online marketplace, allowing shoppers to pick up their orders from as early as the following day, Retail Week can reveal
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NewsJohn Lewis launches rapid delivery service with Uber Eats
Department store business John Lewis has struck a partnership with Uber Eats to pilot rapid delivery of some products.
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NewsPrimark unveils changes to make kidswear range more inclusive
Fashion giant Primark has announced some product changes to help address sensory challenges some children and their parents face with clothing.
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NewsAsda to offer underperforming staff extra training as part of turnaround efforts
Underperforming Asda employees will be offered additional training as part of the grocery giant’s efforts to improve its lagging customer service ratings.
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NewsWaitrose rolls out online grocery delivery pass
Waitrose is extending a subscription pass service for customers ordering their groceries online and on its app.
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NewsM&S restores Sparks with ‘thank you’ treats for shoppers and staff after cyber attack
Marks & Spencer’s Sparks loyalty scheme is fully operational again online, and the retailer is marking the occasion with “treats” for customers and colleagues as it recovers from cyber-attack disruption.
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NewsMango sales surge despite ‘uncertain macroeconomic and geopolitical environment’
Mango has reported surging sales in the first half of the financial year, despite what boss Toni Ruiz described as the continuingly “uncertain sectorial, macroeconomic and geopolitical environment”.
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NewsOcado reports earnings growth as it prioritises ‘turning cashflow-positive’
Technology and online grocery group Ocado has posted a surge in first-half earnings and is focused on becoming cashflow-positive next year.
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NewsOcado Retail chief commercial officer steps down
Ocado Retail’s chief commercial officer has stepped down after less than two years in the role.
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NewsMorrisons rolls out ‘More Card’ prices for Deliveroo customers
Morrisons has today announced that its More Card Prices are now available for customers shopping the grocer through the Deliveroo app.