Online & Digital
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Aug- 2024 -15 August
Amazon cleared for delivery drone trial
Amazon has been given permission from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to trial drones beyond a human controller’s line of…
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8 August
Asos secures three-year Microsoft deal to expand AI use
Online fashion retailer Asos has signed a new three-year agreement with Microsoft in a bid to enhance its operations, efficiency…
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5 August
TikTok Shop ups UK seller fees
TikTok has revealed that it is raising seller fees on its UK TikTok Shop platform from 5% up to 9%…
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2 August
Apple revenues rise 5% to ‘record’ $85.8bn in Q3
Apple has reported that revenues rose by 5% year-over-year to a “record” $85.8bn (£67.3bn) in the third quarter ended 29…
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2 August
Amazon Q2 sales fall short despite strong AWS growth
Amazon has seen net sales rise by 10% to $148bn (£116bn) in the second quarter, up from $134.4bn (£106bn) the…
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Jul- 2024 -31 July
John Lewis launches retail media platform
John Lewis has announced a new retail media platform to help brands connect with customers shopping online. According to the…
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31 July
Vinted targets $5bn valuation with latest share sale
Online marketplace for second hand goods, Vinted, has reportedly launched a share sale that could value the business at as…
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29 July
Ocado boss plans to retain stake in M&S JV
Time Steiner, Ocado CEO, has reportedly announced that the group plans to retain its stake in Ocado Retail, its joint…
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26 July
Boohoo launches new marketplace Boohoo Brands
Boohoo has announced the launch of its new marketplace, Boohoo Brands, as it aims to become “a one-stop destination for…
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26 July
Apollo acquires Evri from Advent International
Private equity firm Apollo Global Management entered into a definitive agreement yesterday (25 July) with Advent International to acquire parcel…
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