Amazon
This coverage examines Amazon’s operations, strategy, and influence within the UK retail market. Reporting highlights e-commerce growth, logistics and fulfilment, technology initiatives, financial results, product innovation, and leadership decisions. Focused on commercial impact and competitive dynamics, it offers insights for retail professionals navigating digital transformation and multi-channel competition.
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Jun- 2024 -7 JuneAdvice
Here’s why AI can boost your customer experience
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising industries across the board, and retail is no exception. Historically associated with sectors like healthcare, finance, and digital marketing, AI is now making significant inroads into both physical and ecommerce retail spaces. Hitachi Solutions has estimated that $40bn (£31.4bn) in additional revenues was driven by AI…
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7 JuneHigh Street
BIRA leads £1bn damages claim against Amazon for UK retailers
The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has brought forward a £1bn pound damages claim against Amazon on behalf of retailers selling on Amazon’s UK marketplace accusing it of “illegally misusing their data and manipulating the Amazon Buy Box to benefit its own commercial operation and its overall revenues and profit”.…
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May- 2024 -23 MayNews
Amazon partners with Unilever and Kimberly-Clark to help families experiencing poverty
Amazon has teamed up with Unilever and Kimberly-Clark to deliver over 100,000 hygiene products to families experiencing poverty across the UK. From today (23 May) until 16 June, for every two purchases on Amazon.co.uk from a selection of over 500 personal hygiene products, Unilever and Kimberly-Clark will donate a third…
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13 MayFeatures
The hidden power of retail partnerships
In the retail landscape, collaboration has emerged as a strategic cornerstone for success. From co-branded product launches to joint marketing campaigns and shared retail spaces, partnerships are not just a trend but a transformative force driving innovation and growth. In the UK, retailers are harnessing the power of collaboration to…
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8 MayNews
Today’s news in brief-8/5/24
Boohoo posted widened losses of £159.9m for the full year due to challenging market conditions and a strategic focus on profitability. Despite a 17% decline in revenues, the group saw improvements in core brand performance and growth within the Debenhams marketplace. Boohoo remains committed to leveraging efficiencies and driving profitability…
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8 MayOnline & Digital
Amazon to create over 2000 jobs with new Northampton warehouse
Amazon has announced plans to build a new multi-million pound warehouse at the SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton, resulting in more than 2000 jobs. The Amazon Robotics fulfilment centre, near junction 15 of the M1, will be taking customer orders from 2026. At its launch, the development will create 1,400 new jobs…
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1 MayOnline & Digital
Amazon Q1 net sales jump 13% to $143.3bn
Amazon has revealed that its net sales rose 13% to $143.3bn (£114.7bn), up from $127.4bn (£102bn), for the three months ended 31 March. This figure excludes the $0.2bn (£0.16bn) “unfavourable impact” of year-on-year foreign exchange rate changes. The company’s sales in the North America segment increased 12% year-on-year to $86.3bn…
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Apr- 2024 -23 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-23/4/24
UK’s grocery regulator is closely monitoring Tesco’s imposition of online supplier fees akin to Amazon. The Grocery Code Adjudicator initiated assurance processes after Tesco’s move to charge extra for online sales last year. Tesco claims rising online operation costs prompted the fee, starting at 12p per branded item and 5p…
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23 AprilSupermarkets
Grocery regulator to monitor Tesco over fees for online suppliers
The UK’s supermarket regulator is reportedly keeping a close eye on Tesco since it imposed a fulfilment fee for online suppliers that is similar to Amazon, according to the Times. The Grocery Code Adjudicator has been monitoring the supermarket chain and put in place “assurance” processes after it stated last…
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17 AprilClothing & Shoes
Asos losses widen to £120m in H1 as sales fall 18%
Asos has seen its losses deepen to £120m in the first half of the year, a 32.6% increase compared to the same period last year, as sales fell by 18% to £1.5bn over the period. The dip in sales was attributed to planned discounting to clear old stock, a move…
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