Technology

O2 increases paternity pay leave package to 14 weeks

Mobile network and phone retailer O2 has announced it will increase its paid paternity leave to 14 weeks for all…

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Laybuy launches in the UK with Footasylum partnership

Laybuy, New Zealand’s largest buy now, pay later service, has officially launched in the UK  with footwear retailer Footasylum confirmed…

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Smartphone now dominant device for buying online

For the first time, shoppers spent more money through their smartphones when accessing UK retail sites than either of the…

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John Lewis shortlists six start-ups for its innovation programme

The John Lewis Partnership has shortlisted six retail start-ups to its innovation programme JLAB, who could “transform how we shop…

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Apple retail boss Angela Ahrendts quits

Angela Ahrendts has quit her role as Apple’s head of retail following five years with the technology retailer, and will…

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Smartphone shopping to reach record usage in 2019

In 2019, and for the first time ever, consumers will be as likely to shop on their smartphones as they…

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Gear4Music issues warning despite 41% sales growth

Gear4Music has issued a warning on profit for 2019 saying it would be “slightly below” last year’s results. The warning…

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HMV’s Hong Kong operations enter liquidation following 41% revenue fall

HMV is to wind up its Hong Kong stores after entering liquidation today (18 December), the company blamed a 41%…

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Shares dive as Dixons Carphone reports £440m H1 loss

Dixons Carphone has reported losses before tax of £440m in its half-year trading report, compared with the profit before tax…

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Most ‘disability friendly’ shopping centres in Northern Ireland named

New research has found the most “disability friendly” shopping centres in Northern Ireland, with Bloomfield in Bangor coming out on…

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