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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Jun- 2022 -10 June
Amazon Fashion launches Virtual Try-On for Shoes on iOS
Amazon Fashion has announced the launch of Virtual Try-On for Shoes, an interactive mobile experience that “uses augmented reality to help customers visualise how a pair of shoes will look on themselves from every angle and to better inform purchasing decisions, from the comfort of their home or on the…
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10 June
THG to gift shares to 500 staff
Online beauty retailer THG has announced it is to gift shares to 500 of its employees. The Manchester-based firm said it will reward the selected members of staff below executive level subject to “achievement of various targets”. THG said an application has been made to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)…
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8 June
Amazon seizes 3 million fake products amid counterfeit crackdown
Amazon has revealed it has identified, seized, and disposed of more than three million counterfeit products in 2021, and has sued or referred over 600 criminals for investigation in the US, UK, EU, and China, up more than 300% compared to 2020. In its latest Brand Protection Report, Amazon revealed…
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1 June
Frasers Group buys Missguided out of administration for £20m
Frasers Group plc has bought online women’s fashion retailer, Missguided, out of administration for a cash consideration of £20m. The group has acquired certain intellectual property of Missguided Limited (in administration), Mennace Limited (in administration) and Missguided (IP). Following the completion of the sale, the business will be operated by…
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May- 2022 -31 May
Missguided collapses into administration, 140 jobs at risk
Online fashion retailer, Missguided, has fallen into administration after failing to secure a rescue bid for the company. According to the Guardian, the collapse puts approximately 140 jobs at risk, with over 80 employees having reportedly been made redundant immediately. Teneo Financial Advisory revealed Dan Smith, Daniel Butters and Benji…
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30 May
Asos and Curry’s among retailers to warn Sunak against OST
A group of 11 retailers, including Asos, Currys, and Gymshark, have reportedly urged the government to abandon plans for an online sales tax warning that it would “hurt, not help the high street”. According to The Telegraph, in a joint-letter to the chancellor the retailers noted that sales tax would…
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27 May
Mango debuts new digital wellness line
Mango, the European fashion group, is opening a new wellness line by integrating a selection of the Rituals catalogue and stock onto its online platform, in a bid to extend its commercial offering and service to customers. Mango’s marketplace will feature 150 Rituals products in six categories: bath and shower,…
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26 May
John Lewis enters childrenswear rental market
John Lewis and Partners has announced it is launching a trial with thelittleloop to give parents the choice to rent their children’s clothing. An initial 51 items of clothing for children and babies up to age 12 are available from today (26 May). Customers can swap their rented clothing at…
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23 May
Barclay Family to revive Very Group IPO plans
The owners of the Very Group, the Barclay family, are reportedly set to revive plans to float the company next year after initially postponing the idea due to unfavourable market conditions. According to The Sunday Times, the Barclay Family, which values the company at around £4bn, has offered incentive packages…
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20 May
THG rejects £2bn bid as Nick Candy eyes takeover
THG announced it has rejected a takeover bid of over £2bn from the investment companies Belerion Capital Group Limited (Belerion) and King Street Capital Management L.P. (King Street). The announcement comes as the board confirms it is in the early stages of considering a possible offer from Nick Candy, owner…
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