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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 sight in the UK, paving the way for delivery drones. Kirkwall airport in the Orkney islands will be one of the projects, testing how drones and other aircraft might operate…
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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 and “data-driven” decision making. The news comes as Asos has already taken advantage of AI features integrated into Microsoft solutions, including process automation through Power Automate, Teams Premium, and Microsoft…
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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% from 2 September onwards. Alongside this, the company will launch the Seller Missions programme, giving sellers the opportunity to reduce their fees if they create a target number of TikTok…
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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 June. Quarterly earnings per diluted share also hit $1.40 (£1.10), showing an 11% year-on-year rise. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said: “During the quarter, we were excited to announce incredible…
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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 prior year, though this was slightly below analysts’ estimates for the period. Its North America segment performed well over the period, with sales rising 9% year-on-year to $90bn (£71bn). International segment…
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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 group, the move will allow brands to create and manage their own campaigns via banner ads and sponsored product listings. It also offers users a clear dashboard showing exactly how…
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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 much as $5bn (£3.9bn), Sky News has revealed. It comes as a secondary stock offering was announced this month to investors. This would involve existing shareholders offloading part or all…
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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 venture with Marks and Spencer (M&S), according to the Financial Times. In an interview with the FT Steiner said: “I don’t want to sell the other half right now, so…
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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 all fashion, beauty, and lifestyle needs”. The brand has already onboarded 200 labels, including accessories from Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Gucci and Valentino, clothing from Off White and Urban Bliss, footwear…
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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 delivery company, Evri, for an undisclosed amount. Since relaunching as Evri in 2022, the company has strengthened its national network that has been purpose-built for third-party ecommerce parcels and its…
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