Online & Digital
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Oct- 2024 -24 October
Amazon expands same-day delivery to 80 towns and cities
Amazon has announced the expansion of its same-day delivery service to 80 towns and cities, with Aberdeen, Middlesbrough, and Plymouth…
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23 October
Virgin Wines returns to profitability in FY24
Virgin Wines has reported a return to profitability in the year to 28 June 2024, as profit before tax rose…
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21 October
UK serial returners to drive £6.6bn in online returns in 2024
The retail sector is currently seeing a surge in the number of ‘serial returns’, with an estimated £6.6bn of online…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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