Online & Digital
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Feb- 2022 -10 February
CMA designates Amazon as a grocery retailer to ‘protect suppliers’
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has designated Amazon under the Groceries Market Investigation Order, meaning the company and its…
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9 February
Very expands beauty and self-care ranges by 94%
The Very Group has expanded its range of beauty and self-care brands on Very.co.uk by 94% since the start of…
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8 February
Ocado FY21 losses widen amid labour shortages and robotics roll-out
The Ocado Group has reported a loss before tax of £176.9m for the 52 weeks ending 28 November 2021 (FY21),…
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7 February
MusicMagpie expands service amid subscription economy boom
MusicMagpie has announced that it has expanded its rental subscription service to offer new product categories that include tablets, games…
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4 February
Amazon Q4 profits hit $14.3bn
Amazon has reported its profits increased to $14.3bn (£10.53bn) in the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2021, with sales surging…
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3 February
Virgin Wines revenues surge 55% to £40.5m
Virgin Wines UK plc, the online wine retailer, has reported its revenues surged 55% to £40.5m in the six months…
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2 February
Amazon to create 1,500 UK apprenticeships in 2022
Amazon is set to create 1,500 new apprenticeship roles across the UK in 2022. The online giant will create 40…
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1 February
Asos invests £14m in Belfast tech hub
Asos has announced it is investing £14m into a new tech hub in Belfast over the next three years as…
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Jan- 2022 -31 January
Farfetch enters beauty market with Violet Grey acquisition
Fartech Limited, the global platform for the luxury fashion industry, has announced it will acquire luxury beauty retailer, Violet Grey,…
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28 January
83% of shoppers concerned about environmental impact of online shopping
Some 83% of consumers across all demographics are “concerned” about the environmental impact of online shopping, according to a survey…
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