Technology

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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Tesco and VW partner to provide largest retail electric vehicle charging network

Tesco and Volkswagen have announced the development of the largest UK retail Electric Vehicle charging network, powered by Pod Point.…

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Nissan chairman arrested over allegations of ‘serious misconduct’

Carmaker Nissan’s chairman Carlos Ghosn has been arrested over allegations of “serious misconduct” and other “significant acts”, including personal use…

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Human trafficking victims to be offered jobs in Apple stores

Apple has announced it is to partner with an NGO in order to help human trafficking victims become caretakers and…

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