Online & Digital
Online & Digital covers the innovations, strategies and technologies driving the growth of e-commerce and digital retail across the UK. This category explores how retailers and brands are adapting to evolving consumer behaviour, omnichannel expectations and the rapid pace of technological change.
Coverage spans website performance, digital marketing, data analytics, online fulfilment, and the integration of AI and automation in customer experience. Retail Sector’s Online & Digital section delivers expert insight into how digital transformation is redefining retail operations and competitiveness — helping professionals stay ahead in an increasingly connected marketplace.
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Nov- 2025 -10 November
The Very Group acquired by US firm Carlyle
The Very Group has confirmed it has been acquired by US-based global investment firm Carlyle, while international media group IMI continues as a key stakeholder. The company, which operates Very and Littlewoods, said the deal would provide it with a stronger capital base and greater financial flexibility to support its…
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7 November
M&S to expand Zalando partnership
Marks and Spencer has signed a partnership agreement with ZEOS, the B2B unit of Zalando, to fulfil its entire online direct-to-consumer orders in continental Europe covering 21 markets. The new agreement will enable M&S to take advantage of ZEOS’ inventory efficiency, creating one single stock pool as well as an…
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6 November
Zalando Q3 revenues rise 26% after About You merger
Zalando has reported a 26.5% jump in revenues to €3bn (£2.6bn) in the third quarter ended 30 September, after completing its merger with Hamburg-based fashion platform About You in July in a deal that expanded its customer base to over 61 million across Europe. During the period gross merchandise volume…
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3 November
LuxExperience to sell The Outnet assets in $30m deal
Digital luxury group LuxExperience has agreed to sell the assets of The Outnet platform to The O Group in a deal valued at $30m (£24.7m). The agreement covers The Outnet’s brand rights, customer data, full inventory, its US distribution centre, and employees in both the US and UK. Closing is…
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Oct- 2025 -31 October
Moonpig appoints Autotrader COO as new CEO
Moonpig has announced the appointment of Catherine Faiers as its new chief executive officer. She takes over from Nickyl Raithatha who, as announced on 26 June 2025, is stepping down as CEO after seven years in the business. Raithatha’s leaving date will also be announced in due course. Faiers is…
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29 October
Amazon to cut 14,000 jobs globally amid AI shift
Amazon is reportedly set to cut around 14,000 corporate jobs worldwide as part of a restructuring drive linked to the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI), raising uncertainty for the company’s 75,000 UK workers, according to Sky News. The US technology group said affected teams would be informed by management…
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24 October
Very Group posts record earnings of £307m despite revenue fall
The Very Group has reported record EBITDA of £307.1m for the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2025, up 15.9% on the previous year, as tighter cost control and a shift towards higher-margin categories offset weaker sales. The performance saw the group’s adjusted EBITDA margin increase to 14.7%, from 12.5% the…
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22 October
Virgin Wines FY profits dip 5% to £1.6m amid cost pressures
Virgin Wines UK has reported a 5% fall in profits before tax to £1.6m in the year ended 28 June, as cost pressures linked to government policy weighed on margins. According to the wine retailer, most of its cost increases stemmed from a rise in alcohol duty and a new…
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15 October
Ocado Group appoints first chief revenue officer
Ocado Group has appointed its first-ever chief revenue officer as it looks to boost its valuation and drive global sales across the group. He joins the group from Atos, a specialist in digital transformation, where he was the global head of sales. He previously held positions at Hewlett Packard and…
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14 October
THG welcomes highest quarterly growth in four years
THG has welcomed strong revenue growth across both businesses in Q3, with group sales up by 6.3% over the period, marking the highest organic quarterly growth since Q4 2021. This was driven by a 10% growth in THG Nutrition, the highest growth rate in over two years, as well as…
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