Online & Digital
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Sep- 2021 -8 September
August online retail sales growth slows down
Online retail sales growth in August fell by 9.3% year-on-year, which was only a small improvement compared with July’s fall…
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3 September
One in 10 BNPL consumers chased by debt collectors
One in 10 Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) consumers have been chased by debt collectors, with the number rising to…
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2 September
Amazon launches UK recruitment drive
Amazon has announced it is holding one of its biggest free virtual training and recruiting events, in a bid to…
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Aug- 2021 -31 August
Zalando unveils over 50 new brand partners
Zalando has announced that it is expanding its designer category, by signing with over 50 brands and partnering with designer…
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19 August
Global Fashion Group sees profits soar to €183.7m
Global Fashion Group (GFG), the owner of ecommerce platforms such as The Iconic and Zalora has reported gross profits of…
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16 August
Cox & Cox sees Q2 sales rise 54%
Online homewares retailer Cox & Cox has reported that sales have risen 54% year-on-year in Q2, and are 104% on…
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12 August
Bestseller announces three new investments
Bestseller, the owner of clothing brands such as Jack & Jones, Vero Moda and Vilahave, announced they will be working…
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11 August
Amazon to pay customers injured by third-party products
Amazon will pay for claims up to $1000 (£720) for US customers who suffer injury or property damage from faulty…
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11 August
John Lewis acquires new distribution centre to bolster online growth
The John Lewis Partnership has signed an agreement with Tesco to lease a one million sq ft distribution centre in…
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11 August
Mr Porter launches standalone on-site marketplace
Mr Porter, the online only UK-based luxury retailer has announced the launch of Super Mart, a standalone on-site marketplace showcasing…
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