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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May- 2023 -17 May
One4all partners with Asos and Secret Sales
Multi-store gift card, One4all, has announced two new partnerships with global fashion retailer Asos and premium ecommerce marketplace, Secret Sales. As a result, Asos and Secret Sales now accept the gift card for all online purchases. The online retailers join the group’s catalogue of popular fashion brands including New Look,…
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12 May
THG terminates takeover talks
THG has announced that it has terminated takeover talks with Apollo Global Management as it believes Apollo has undervalued the business. The company which owns brands like Myprotein stated that there was “no longer any merit” in continuing talks with Apollo. Shares in the company increased by 40% following the…
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11 May
Amazon workers make formal bid for CAC recognition
The GMB union has submitted a bid for formal recognition to the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) for its members at Amazon Coventry. The CAC, which regulates collective bargaining between workers and employers, will now consider the bid after a ten day opportunity for Amazon to resolve recognition ended. It is…
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11 May
Ebay launches Carbon Academy to help small businesses
Ebay has announced the launch of Carbon Academy to help small businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and accelerate their sustainability journey. The new programme is created in partnership with sustainability consultant ClimatePartner and aims to give guidance on how to reduce the carbon footprint in day to day operations.…
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10 May
Asos losses widen to £87m
Asos has revealed a loss before tax of £87.4m in its half-year results for the six months ended 28 February 2023. Furthermore, the company also posted an 8% drop in revenues down to £1.8bn from £2bn in the same period last year. The online retailer reported an adjusted EBIT loss…
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4 May
PDS Limited forms PDS Radius Brands following acquisition
Global fashion supply chain platform, PDS Limited, has revealed its majority acquisition of brand management and licensing business, The Radius Group, forming PDS Radius Brands as a division of PDS Limited. The acquisition follows the recent announcement of its formation of the Ted Baker Design Group (TDG) as a strategic…
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4 May
Virgin Wines sales to be lower than expected in FY23
Virgin Wines expects FY23 sales to be “slightly” lower than market expectations at around £60m, with the group’s underlying profit before tax to be in the region of £0.5m and £1m. This comes as the wine retailer experienced operational issues with its software, which affected the implementation of the new…
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3 May
AYBL To Grow: £30m athleisure brand saves 1,000s of hours with Inventory Planner
Key facts Shopify-powered women’s activewear brand that’s experienced 360% growth to reach a revenue of £30M Uses Inventory Planner to accurately forecast demand, automate and streamline purchasing and make data-driven decisions that support growth Impact: 100 hours a month reclaimed, three hires saved, excess stock eliminated and more “Inventory Planner…
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3 May
Third of Ocado shareholders vote against CEO’s £2m pay packet
Around 30% of shareholders at Ocado have voted against a measure that would see CEO Tim Steiner receive a £2m pay packet. In its AGM held yesterday (2 May), 492,647,838, or 70% of votes were in favour of the remuneration package while 212,534,897 votes were against it. It comes as…
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Apr- 2023 -28 April
BrandAlley UK acquires Internet Fusion Group
Online retailer of off-price luxury brands, BrandAlley UK, has announced its acquisition of certain assets belonging to Internet Fusion Group, a multi-platform e-commerce business that includes Country Attire and Surfdome as part of its expansion plans. The move marks a significant strategic opportunity to enhance BrandAlley’s infrastructure and will render…
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