Online & Digital
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May- 2018 -30 May
Average online order value rises for 14th consecutive month
The average order value for online purchases has increased for 14 months in a row, according to new data. Figures…
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30 May
Women paid ‘significantly’ less in ecommerce roles, research reveals
Men in the ecommerce industry are earning 26% more than women, according to new research. The findings from ecommerce and…
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23 May
500 Tesco jobs face the axe amid online ‘refocusing’
Tesco has announced plans to close its Tesco Direct website putting 500 jobs at risk. Tesco Direct’s headquarters and Milton…
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22 May
Adobe to acquire Magento Commerce for $1.7bn
Technology firm Adobe has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Magento Commerce, an e-commerce platform, for $1.68bn (£1.24bn). According…
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18 May
Online retail jumps 19% in April
UK online retail sales went from strength to strength in April, up 18.8% year-on-year (YoY) according to the latest figures.…
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15 May
ASOS launches same-day delivery in Birmingham
Online fashion retailer ASOS has announced that ASOS Instant, its same day delivery option, is now available in Birmingham. The…
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11 May
Smartphone purchases account for 54% of UK retail transactions, study finds
Retail purchases made on smartphones have seen a 66% increase in Q1 of 2018 compared to Q4 2017 according to…
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9 May
Zalando reports strong start to 2018 with revenue up 22%
Online fashion retailer Zalando has reported that in the first quarter of 2018 its revenue increased by 22 % to…
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8 May
Amazon shareholders seek to dilute Bezos’ power
Amazon shareholders have submitted a shareholder resolution calling on the company to separate the role of CEO and chair of…
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4 May
Over 500 jobs threatened as Virgin Media closes call centre
Virgin Media is set to cull over 500 jobs at a Swansea call centre as part of a shake up…
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