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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Oct- 2024 -11 October
THG raises £95m to fund Ingenuity demerger
THG has raised over £95m to fund the demerger of its Ingenuity arm, which is set to become a standalone and independent company, after receiving “strong support” from new investors and existing shareholders.The oversubscribed and upsized fundraise of £95.4m comes as existing shareholders contributed around £50m, while CEO Matthew Moulding…
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10 October
Amazon launches new AI-powered tools for shoppers and drivers
Amazon has unveiled new AI-powered initiatives for both shoppers and delivery drivers, including the launch of AI Shopping Guides, product guides that will leverage AI for shopping guidance and product recommendations for customers.Alongside this, the retail giant has also unveiled new AI tech for Amazon delivery vans, with plans to…
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10 October
Asos completes Topshop sale
Online fashion retailer Asos has completed the sale of Topshop and Topman brands to a joint venture led by Heartland for an undisclosed sum. The news comes after Asos announced its plans to offload the brands on 5 September 2024, amid a refinancing of the business. Following the sale, Heartland,…
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8 October
Very Group owners to appoint banks ahead of potential £2.5bn sale
The owners of the Very Group, the Barclay family, have reportedly appointed banks as they eye a £2.5bn sale of the group, according to reports from Sky News. The board, now chaired by former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi, is lining up Barclays, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley to handle a strategic…
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4 October
Watches of Switzerland acquires Hodinkee
The Watches of Switzerland Group has announced the acquisition of Hodinkee, a US digital content provider for watch enthusiasts. With a history of stewarding brands, the Watches of Switzerland Group aims to utilise its leadership role in the industry to further Hodinkee’s mission in sharing “engaging, educational and entertaining” watch…
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Sep- 2024 -19 September
Ocado ups FY guidance as Q3 sales rise 15%
Ocado has hiked its full-year guidance after a period of strong growth and trading in Q3, boosted by a rise in customers and its online grocery business. The group now expects full-year revenue growth to be in the low double digits, up from its previous guidance of mid-high single digits. It…
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18 September
Moonpig to meet full-year guidance despite market challenges
Moonpig has revealed that it expects to hit its guidance for FY25 despite the ongoing “challenging environment” and consumers pulling back on larger gifting items. In a trading update, it said it expects revenue growth to be at a mid-to-high single digit percentage rate, underpinned by growth in orders within…
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17 September
THG looks to demerge Ingenuity arm
THG has announced that it is “actively undertaking” work that could lead to the demerger of its technology arm, THG Ingenuity. Whilst structuring tax clearances have now been approved by HMRC, the group said there was no certainty of a timescale for the demerger that it could provide at this point.…
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12 September
Trinny London opens first-ever flagship store
Online beauty brand Trinny London has opened its first-ever flagship store on King’s Road. The new store features designated breakout areas, interactive product-play spaces, displays of skincare routine inspiration for beginners and aficionados alike, and a space to build a personalised line-up based on your skin goals. Customers can shop…
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9 September
Asos rejected £215m Shein Topshop bid for lower offer
Asos reportedly declined a £215m bid for Topshop from Shein and Authentic Brands Group, in favour of its joint venture with Heartland, according to The Sunday Times. The retailer agreed to sell a 75% stake in Topshop and Topman for £135m in a deal that valued the two brands at…
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