All Online retail & ecommerce articles
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NewsAsos speeds up design process with AI tool
Asos has upskilled more than 100 of its designers in generative AI to speed up its production process.
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NewsChinese ecomm giant sets launch date for food to phones UK retail site
Chinese powerhouse JD.com will next month press the button on a new online retail proposition spanning grocery and general merchandise, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsRituals sees sales rise as it opened over 200 stores in 2025
Luxury cosmetics brand Rituals has seen sales rise in 2025 as it opened over 200 boutiques globally.
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NewsLevi’s reports strong European trading driven by DTC
Jeans brand Levi’s has reported that net European revenues increased by 8% or 10% on an organic basis, powered by its growing direct-to-consumer (DTC) business
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DataNearly two-thirds of major UK retailer websites had fewer visitors in 2025
Changes in consumer browsing behaviour are wreaking havoc on visitor numbers to retail ecommerce websites, with nearly two-thirds of major UK retailers facing falls in unique visitors last year.
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NewsOcado shares dive as Canadian partner closes warehouse
Ocado Solutions has suffered another setback after it announced that Canadian partner Sobeys would be closing one of its automated fulfilment sites.
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NewsNot on the High Street acquired by private equity house
Notonthehighstreet, the online marketplace of small and independent brands, has been sold for an undisclosed sum.
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AnalysisIs Debenhams back in business as turnaround gathers momentum?
Things appear to be looking up for Debenhams Group after a surprise turnaround at the once ill-fated PrettyLittleThing has put the ecommerce player back in business.
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NewsDebenhams Group posts trading ‘above expectations’
Online fashion and beauty player Debenhams Group expects full-year earnings to beat expectations after trading strongly, and will no longer sell its PrettyLittleThing business.
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NewsVirgin Wines sales grow over ‘strong’ Christmas period
Virgin Wines has reported a jump in festive sales and customer acquisition numbers, as it hailed a “strong” Christmas trading period.
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NewsDr Martens hails turnaround progress as it eyes ‘significant profit growth’
Dr Martens has made “good progress executing our consumer-first strategy” and said it remains on track to deliver significant profit growth in the financial year.
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Opinion‘Rising screentime concern presents retail opportunity for some’
A possible social media ban on under-16s is symptomatic of wider concerns about time spent online. A shift away from ‘peak screen’ may benefit some retailers, observes George MacDonald
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AnalysisCurrys boss Baldock looks ahead with confidence after ‘strong peak trading’
“If anyone was expecting more gloom today, I’m afraid we can’t provide that because we’re feeling pretty pleased with some strong peak trading and an upgrade in our profit expectations,” Currys chief executive Alex Baldock said this morning.
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NewsUnion warns 1,200 jobs at risk as Asda outsources George deliveries to DHL
Asda has outsourced delivery of its George clothing brand to DHL, putting up to 1,200 jobs at risk, according to shopworkers union GMB
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: Why Brits are avoiding online grocery shopping
Brits are a nation of in-store grocery shoppers, but what’s putting people off online deliveries?
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NewsAmazon launches 30-minute delivery pilot in UK
Amazon has launched its new service “Amazon Now”, allowing deliveries to be made in 30 minutes or less.
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DataData: Grocery shoppers say meh to AI, yeah to loyalty discounts
New research commissioned by Retail Week and The Grocer shows that shoppers are sceptical about AI’s role in online grocery shopping, while over half say points and discounts for loyalty card members are what they value the most when shopping in-store
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NewsFreemans’ owner canvasses buyer interest
International retail giant Otto Group is soliciting buyer interest in its Freemans online business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsDeliveroo sees surging demand for last-minute Christmas supplies
Online takeaway and retail platform Deliveroo saw demand for last-minute Christmas supplies, gifts and winter essentials throughout December, Retail Week can reveal.