Technology

Currys to expand its B2B division

Currys is rebranding and expanding its business-to-business (B2B) division in a move to capture a greater share of the UK’s small business technology market. The retailer has relaunched Currys Business and opened three new business hubs in Stevenage, Solihull and Exeter, taking the total to 57 nationwide. A further three…

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EE to roll out in-store online safety appointments for families

EE is set to roll out in-store online safety appointments for families as part of a new range of initiatives to keep children safe online.  As part of the initiative, in-store experts will give online safety support and practical guidance to parents and carers, as well as advice on setting-up…

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Co-op installs 6,700 solar panels at Bedfordshire depot

Co-op has completed the installation of more than 6,700 solar panels at its regional distribution centre in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, as part of efforts to expand its direct procurement of renewable energy. The 660,000sqft site, which serves more than 600 stores across southern England, is expected to generate 2,500 MWh of…

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Apple’s UK tax bill hits £300m as operating profits clear £1.2bn

Apple has revealed that it paid £304m in corporation tax in the UK for the year ended 28 September 2024, an increase of 62%, as its operating profits cleared £1.2bn for the first time. In accounts filed with Companies House, the technology giant revealed that its operating profit increased from…

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Sainsbury’s unveils new unified retail media platform

Sainsbury’s retail media arm, Nectar360, is preparing to launch a new unified platform to support brands and agencies with omni-channel campaign planning and measurement. The proprietary system, Nectar360 Pollen, is being developed in-house by Sainsbury’s and Nectar360 in collaboration with partner brands and agencies. It is scheduled to go live…

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M&S boss faces pay package hit amid cyber attack

Marks and Spencer boss Stuart Machin’s pay is reportedly expected to be cut by up to £1.06m after a cyber attack caused the company’s shares to drop by 14%, according to the Financial Times. The hacking incident on 22 April 2025 could cost Machin about £831,000 on a performance share…

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Frasers Group launches new retail media network

Frasers Group has officially launched Elevate, a new retail media network powered by Frasers’ first-party data that helps brand partners connect with customers through highly personalised advertising. In line with Fraser’s vision of “building the planet’s most admired and compelling brand ecosystem”, Elevate is said to be designed to empower…

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Apple revenues jump 5% to $95bn in Q2

Apple has seen its revenues increase by 5% YoY to $95.4bn (£71.7bn) during the second quarter ended 29 March 2025.  The tech giant also reported earnings-per-share of $1.65 (£1.24), up 8% YoY. The results exceeded analysts expectations which predicted revenues of $95.3bn (£71.6bn). During the quarter, sales of iPhones hit…

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Ocado scales back diversity targets amid DEI crackdown

Ocado has scaled back its diversity targets following a wider rollback of diversity initiatives in the corporate world, The Telegraph has reported.  The company’s goal of having 10% of senior management roles be held by people from ethnic minorities has been pushed back to 2030, behind its previous target of…

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Go Outdoors to introduce body cameras to 25 more stores

Go Outdoors has announced its plans to roll out body cameras to 25 additional stores after a successful trial at its Stoke location, in a bid to seek new ways to deter theft and ensure the safety of its store colleagues. The trial comes after Go Outdoors announced its partnership…

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