Deliveroo
This coverage examines Deliveroo’s role and developments within the UK retail and food delivery landscape, focusing on its partnerships, market strategy, and operational performance. Reporting highlights include collaborations with retailers, technology initiatives, leadership changes, financial results, and competitive positioning — offering retail professionals insights into its impact on customer behaviour and retail distribution channels.
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Aug- 2024 -8 AugustSupermarkets
Deliveroo returns to profit in H1 amid ‘encouraging’ consumer behaviour
Deliveroo has returned to profit following a strong performance in H1, as profits hit £1.3m for the period, up from a loss of £82.9m the prior year, as improved consumer retention and growing retail partnerships boosted sales.GTV was up by 6% to £3.7bn, with a constant currency GTV growth of…
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1 AugustDIY
B&Q partners with Deliveroo for DIY products delivery
Home and garden retailer B&Q has partnered with Deliveroo for the on-demand delivery of over 600 DIY products from B&Q Local stores. With products spanning interior and outdoor paint, decorating, painting tools, plumbing, electricals, bathroom essentials, as well as tools and hardware, customers can now easily access the materials they…
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Jul- 2024 -26 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief-26/7/24
Boohoo has introduced “Boohoo Brands” a new marketplace featuring over 200 labels including luxury brands like Alexander McQueen and Gucci. This move aims to consolidate its position as a leading fashion and lifestyle destination, leveraging partnerships to enhance customer choices. THG plans to cut 171 jobs across multiple divisions while…
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26 JulyNews
Deliveroo partners with The Perfume Shop to boost retail offering
Deliveroo is partnering with the UK’s fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop to expand its “Deliveroo Shopping” offering. The partnership will launch in the coming months and will initially be available from 21 stores covering London, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow and Edinburgh. This partnership comes as the UK fragrance sector…
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Mar- 2024 -12 MarchHigh Street
Ann Summers profits hit £61.8m in FY23
Ann Summers has reported that gross profits for the 53-week period to 1 July 2023 hit £61.8m, spelling a 3% rise on the £60m reported in the prior year. The lingerie retailer has attributed its performance during the year to in-store sales growing by 12% year-on-year, as more consumers returned…
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8 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief-8/3/24
Superdry has partnered with restructuring firm Teneo to explore cost-saving measures amid financial struggles. With a reported revenue decline of 23.5% in the first half of the year to £219.8m, Superdry is considering options such as a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) or restructuring plan to navigate the challenging retail market.…
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8 MarchDepartment Stores
Deliveroo expands Screwfix partnership to 15 locations
Deliveroo has reportedly expanded its Screwfix partnership to 15 locations since its launch, according to Retail Week. The news comes after the exclusive tie-up between the two groups was announced in November 2023 as part of its Deliveroo Shopping feature, which allows users to shop from a range of non-food…
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Feb- 2024 -26 FebruarySupermarkets
Co-op opens newest local store in Welling
The Co-op has announced the opening of its newest 2,700 sq ft store in Welling on Wrotham Road, creating 18 jobs locally. The store, which has been designed to “serve and support the community conveniently”, offers customer car parking, an ATM, and parcel collection services with an InPost Locker. Meanwhile,…
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8 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-8/2/24
Farfetch has appointed Akshay Navle as a new director amidst shareholder discontent following the company’s sale to Coupang. Navle, who had previously served as chief product officer at Deliveroo and co-founded Maple, brought valuable experience to the company. Farfetch’s decision to remain silent on shareholder concerns hinted at ongoing turbulence.…
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8 FebruaryNews
Farfetch appoints new director following Coupang sale
Farfetch has appointed Akshay Navle as a new director following the sale of the company to Coupang. According to the retailer’s Companies House filing, Navle started his new role on 26 January. He is currently the COO of money transfer service company ZEPZ. Prior to that, he was chief product…
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