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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Mar- 2025 -21 March
Asos ups profit outlook amid strong margin gains
Asos has raised its profit outlook for the first half of the year despite its ongoing struggles with volume deleverage. The company stated that it expects a “significant” increase in profitability after it saw strong gross margin growth driven by lower markdown activity, an increased full-price mix, and continued cost…
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14 March
Deliveroo delivers FY profit for the first time
Deliveroo has reported hitting a profit of £3m for the year to December 2024, following a loss of £32m in the year prior. It comes as the restaurant and groceries delivery platform had “a good year of growth”, in which its gross transaction value jumped 6% and revenues rose by…
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14 March
Shein chair publicly confirms IPO plans
Shein executive chairman Donald Tang has confirmed that the fast-fashion giant has plans to float on the stock market for the first time, with the London Stock Exchange being the company’s target. In an interview with The Times, Tang said he wanted the company to “embrace the…accountability and transparency of…
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12 March
Sophie Ellis-Bextor partnership helps boost Freemans Q4 sales
Online department store Freemans has revealed its partnership with pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor helped boost its sales 13% during the 13 weeks to 20 December 2024. It comes as its total fashion sales were up +5% and home and living category +18% over the same period. Meanwhile its Christmas sales,…
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6 March
Temu earns high marks from top German consumer watchdog
Temu, the online marketplace, has received strong endorsements for its quality, data security, and customer-friendly returns in a recent evaluation conducted by Stiftung Warentest, Germany’s leading consumer testing organisation. Stiftung Warentest, known for its rigorous and impartial assessments, awarded Temu a “good” rating for its data handling and shopping experience.…
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5 March
The Very Group announces the National Literary Trust as new charity partner
The Very Group has announced that the National Literary Trust will be its charity partner for the next three years. The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity which works with schools, communities and partners across the UK to empower children, young people and adults with the literacy skills they…
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Feb- 2025 -27 February
Ocado to cut R&D roles as losses narrow
Ocado has revealed it is set to reduce its research and development (R&D) workforce both in the UK and globally as part of its effort to return to profitability. This comes despite the fact Ocado posted a pre-tax loss of £374.5m for the year ended 1 December 2024, a slight…
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25 February
Just Eat acquired by Prosus for €4.1bn
Global technology company Prosus has announced it has reached a conditional agreement to acquire Just Eat Takeaway for €4.1bn (£3.4bn) to create the fourth largest food delivery group globally. Prosus acquires Just Eat’s entire issued share capital for €20.30 (£16.8) per share via a recommended all-cash public offer on the…
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24 February
Shein profits falter ahead of planned London IPO
Shein’s profits reportedly dropped by 40% to $1bn (£791m) in 2024 as the online retailer suffered a difficult final quarter and battled competition from rival Temu, According to the Financial Times According to two people who spoke to the paper, sales for the full year increased by 19% to $38bn…
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20 February
Very Group HY profits rebound despite sales drop
The Very Group has returned to profitability posting a pre-tax profit of £6.1m for the 26 weeks ended 28 December 2024, despite a drop in sales. The company’s revenues saw a 4.5% decrease to £1.17bn during the period, with revenue for the Very UK brand down 3% to £1.02bn. Very…
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