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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Jul- 2022 -11 July
Apple’s UK stores paid only £800k in tax
Apple’s UK retail division paid only £796,000 in tax last year after it made large payouts to its employees through a stock option scheme, The Times has reported. The tech giant’s UK retail arm, which covers 38 retail shops, made pre-tax profits of £38.2m on sales of £971.5m in the…
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7 July
Ankorstore partners with Mary Portas
European curated marketplace, Ankorstore, has announced its brand partnership with retail expert and broadcaster, Mary Portas, in an effort to “advocate” for independent retailers and brands across Britain. This partnership is said to arm businesses with the tools and technology needed to thrive, while the brand’s platform has reportedly evolved…
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6 July
Amazon faces CMA investigation over suspected anti-competitive practice
Amazon is facing an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over concerns that practices affecting sellers on its UK marketplace may be anti-competitive and “could result in a worse deal for customers”. The CMA said its investigation will consider whether Amazon has a dominant position in the UK…
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6 July
Mattress Online announces key hires and warehouse expansion
Mattress Online has announced the appointment of a general operations manager, as well as a content strategist and e-commerce marketing manager as it recently revealed new warehousing space at its Rotherham headquarters. Alison Straw has joined as general operations manager after 10 years at global hearing solutions firm, Med-El .…
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6 July
Local authorities urged to respond to small retail businesses’ demands for digital skills training
Small retail businesses around the country have a lack of understanding of digital marketing with business owners and employees simply not having the right tools and information to make the most of the social media revolution, according to a new study. The findings have been published in a new free…
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6 July
AO World taps shareholders for £40m as shares fall
AO World has announced it intends to raise gross proceeds of £40m through a proposed placing and primary bid offer as the company’s shares dropped 15% on Monday (4 July 2022) amid concerns of its financial situation. AO World intends to conduct a placing of new ordinary shares of 0.25…
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4 July
Amazon launches first UK fleet of e-cargo bikes
Amazon has announced the launch of its first fleet of e-cargo bikes and walkers in the UK, creating a new micromobility hub for sustainable deliveries in Central London, directly replacing thousands of traditional van trips on London’s roads and reducing traffic congestion. Working with the London Borough of Hackney, Amazon…
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4 July
World’s first community-owned e-commerce platform launches
WeShop, a new service that claims to be the world’s first community-owned e-commerce platform, has launched as the “first shoppable social network” that allows customers to purchase everyday items whilst owning a stake in the platform. The UK tech firm has pledged to give away shares in the company every…
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Jun- 2022 -30 June
Unbound unveils 14 partner brands for platform launch
The Unbound Group has announced the launch of its multi-brand platform to offer a “broader” range of new partner brands and complementary own-brand products, starting from 28 July 2022 through to October 2022. The group is initially launching its partner brand offering within apparel and specialist footwear categories. Unbound will…
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27 June
Wayfair launches in Ireland
Home furnishing e-tailer Wayfair has announced that it has launched in Ireland, offering its wide range of products from reportedly 4,000 suppliers to Irish shoppers. The website is reportedly packed with helpful tech features such as “lists” and “View In Room”, which is available on its iOS and Android app.…
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