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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Feb- 2021 -5 FebruaryOnline & Digital
Amazon launches 1,000 apprenticeships across UK
Amazon has announced it is set to create 1,000 apprenticeship roles in the UK this year, as it continues to invest in its UK operations. The full-time roles will be offered across 25 different schemes in order to match a diverse range of skillsets and ambitions, including automation engineering, broadcast…
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3 FebruaryOnline & Digital
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO
Amazon has announced that founder Jeff Bezos will step down from his role as CEO in Q3, and instead transition to the role of executive chair. Bezos will be succeeded by Amazon Web Services CEO Andy Jassy who has been with the company since 1997. The news follows Amazon’s latest…
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Jan- 2021 -20 JanuaryAnalysis
Retailers and the pressing question of their real estate portfolios
It is not an understatement to say that Covid-19 has vastly altered markets and the way businesses work within them, especially those in the retail sector. Arguably one of the greatest changes induced by Covid-19 is the rapid take-up of e-commerce in place of physical retail. “Online sales have accelerated…
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6 JanuaryAnalysis
The year ahead in retail: An expert panel discussion
It’s been an unusual year to say the least, particularly in the retail sector. Some retailers have struggled as a result of the pandemic, but many have thrived as digital transformation becomes a habit and now preferable choice for consumers. Fast-growing digital marketing agency Modo25 hosted an online discussion with…
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6 JanuaryComment
How retailers can build a strong digital presence
Despite the announcement of a COVID vaccine last week, it’s clear that consumers’ shopping habits won’t be returning to ‘normal’ anytime soon. Even before the crisis, the high street had been fighting a losing battle against Amazon and the wider shift towards e-commerce. This has only accelerated as lockdown restrictions…
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Dec- 2020 -23 DecemberAdvice
Four positive signals of a happy new year for retailers in 2021
The resilience of retail has been a remarkable success story of 2020 in the face of continuing huge challenges. The pandemic has forced new ways of trading, from the obvious ways of ensuring COVID-safe spaces to rethinking how to target consumers spending the majority of their lives at home. For…
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16 DecemberAdvice
Top tips for email marketing and deliverability this Christmas season
With such an unpredictable year coming to a close, one thing is certain: this year’s festive season will pose an extremely unique set of challenges for marketers. Under normal circumstances, Christmas is a time to come together with family to gather around the fire, exchange gifts, and share joy. However,…
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11 DecemberAdvice
The show must go on
Amazon’s Christmas 2020 advertising campaign perfectly captures the spirit of the nation with it’s story of a ballerina’s disappointment after a canceled show, and later determination and triumph when she performs solo outside for her community. The message is clear (as the new arrangement of The Queen classic in the…
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7 DecemberAdvice
Re-energising retail in 2021: Three challenges and one solution
The story of retail in 2020 is one of extreme contrasts. On the one hand, the Amazons, Asos and supermarket operators of the world have all enjoyed tremendous success; on the other, almost every other segment of the industry has been decimated. More than 11,000 chain outlets shut in the…
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Nov- 2020 -27 NovemberNews
Amazon unveils £374m employee Christmas bonus scheme
Amazon has announced a new Christmas bonus for both full-time and part-time front-line employees. UK Operations employees who are employed by the company from 1 December to 31 December will qualify for a bonus of £300 for full-time employees and £150 for part-time employees. Dave Clark, the senior vice president…
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