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Interview‘AI is not a flashy tool’: Rithum managing director on stripping out complexity
Rithum works with retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Zalando, Adidas, and Walmart.
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NewsConsumers favour experiences, value and resale in golden quarter
Consumers are now favouring experiences, value-led retail and resale platforms during the golden quarter, according to new research from Experian and Reward.
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NewsAliExpress launches new scheme to match Amazon prices
Global online marketplace AliExpress has launched a new scheme to match and compete with Amazon’s prices.
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NewsVery Group delivers record earnings after ‘year of real progress’
The Very Group has hailed “a year of real progress” after it posted its highest EBITDA margin recorded in the online group’s 22-year history.
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NewsTemu to crack down on copycat designs
Online giant Temu is to take stricter action on design plagiarism, Retail Week understands.
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NewseBay partners with Open AI on new programme for businesses
Online platform eBay has announced its new programme ‘AI Activate’, in partnership with OpenAI to all businesses that sell on the marketplace.
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InterviewQ&A: Amex on payment innovation, driving conversion, and meeting younger consumers’ demands
In this exclusive Q&A, Amex general manager of Global Merchant Services Dan Edelman reflects on how to appeal to Millennials and Gen Z, the importance of personalisation in retail, and the future payment innovations set to attract consumers in the years ahead.
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NewsBack Market launches repair platform as it enters new phase of growth
Secondhand technology platform Back Market is entering a new phase of growth with the launch of a new repair platform and scaling its business-to-business offering.
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NewsChristmas turkeys to be sold on TikTok Shop UK
TikTok Shop UK will soon be selling Christmas turkeys on the platform in time for the festive season.
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NewsAmazon pays £1bn in UK tax
Amazon has revealed it paid £1bn in direct taxes to the UK in 2024, as revenues continued to rise.
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InterviewQ&A: AliExpress’ UK GM on AI innovation, faster fulfilment and the rise of competitors
In this exclusive Q&A feature, Retail Week speaks with AliExpress’ UK general manager Bonnie Zhao, to explore what sets UK shoppers apart from their global counterparts, the role of AI innovation and AliExpress’ upcoming growth ambitions.
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Innovation of the WeekSustainable student marketplace launches in the UK
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsJoJo Maman Bébé launches pre-loved clothing platform
British B-corp maternity wear and baby clothes retailer JoJo Maman Bébé has launched its first takeback scheme today, JoJo Reloved, to contribute to circular fashion and reduce waste.
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NewsAmazon faces legal action over ‘artificially inflating prices’ from consumer rights organisation
Amazon is facing legal action from a consumer rights organisation on behalf of UK customers as it is accused of “artificially inflating prices”.
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NewsDepop appoints new chief executive and rolls out AI photo integration tool
Fashion resale marketplace Depop has appointed a new chief executive officer following a successful stint as interim boss.
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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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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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InterviewQ&A: Alibaba.com director talks tariff troubles, new ventures, and AI tools
As tariffs continue to cause havoc to international trade, Alibaba.com is focusing on expanding its European growth and opening up its supply chain to more opportunities.
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FeaturePull the lever: where are smart retailers finding fresh growth?
From opening new customer segments and sales channels, to expanding overseas and diversifying their offers, Retail Week explores the ways retailers are getting back into growth and highlights some of the biggest success stories so far.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation round-up: Revolutionary holograms, supersonic drones and 3D AI models
Here we bring you the 10 best innovations that caught our attention in the second quarter of 2025.