OnBuy
This coverage explores OnBuy’s strategy and operations in the UK retail market, offering insights for executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes platform growth, marketing campaigns, leadership updates, seller partnerships, and OnBuy’s positioning in the online marketplace sector. The analysis helps professionals understand OnBuy’s growth plans, customer acquisition strategies, and competitive dynamics in UK e-commerce.
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Jun- 2025 -10 JuneFeatures
The nostalgia trend: Why do companies revive old brands?
A cultural institution in the 90s, defunct in the 00s and making a comeback in the 20s. MFI Furniture is set to relaunch on the British high street after owner Victorian Plumbing revealed plans to relaunch the brand in early 2026, promising a refresh without the frustrations of long online…
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May- 2025 -27 MayPeople Moves
OnBuy founder named chief executive of Comet
The founder and chief executive of OnBuy, Cas Paton, has been appointed chief executive of Comet following its acquisition by OnBuy last week. In an announcement on LinkedIn, Paton announced his appointment effective immediately. The recent acquisition is set to marks a new chapter for both companies. OnBuy, founded in…
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Mar- 2023 -3 MarchOnline & Digital
Onbuy ranked as Europe’s fastest growing e-commerce business
Online marketplace OnBuy.com has been ranked as Europe’s fastest-growing e-commerce business according to the FT 1000. The annual list from the Financial Times reports the latest annual ranking of businesses by revenue growth across Europe. UK-based OnBuy placed 25th on the list – after achieving 3402% growth since 2018. The…
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May- 2022 -3 MayFeatures
Marketplace misconception risks diverting valuable business away from independent retailers
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of consumers expressed a desire to support independent retailers in 2022, yet 90% of them believe the only way to do so is to buy from them directly. In a survey conducted across 2,000 working adults by British marketplace OnBuy, which is on track to be UK’s next…
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Apr- 2022 -27 AprilNews
Marketplace misconception risks diverting business away from retailers
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of consumers expressed a desire to support independent retailers in 2022, yet 90% of them believe the only way to do so is to buy from them directly, according to a recent surevy. The survey, conducted across 2,000 working adults by British marketplace OnBuy, which is on…
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Jan- 2022 -19 JanuaryOnline & Digital
OnBuy reveals new Bournemouth HQ
UK-based online marketplace, OnBuy, has announced a deal for new office space in Bournemouth Town Centre. The move follows what it called an “incredible year of growth”, resulting in a need to scale up its headquarters to accommodate the influx of new employees joining the company. OnBuy has seen its…
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May- 2021 -11 MayOnline & Digital
OnBuy adds raft of new staff members
OnBuy has added 32 new staff members across multiple departments at the firm, as the group continues along its recruitment strategy. The hires include three new senior director appointments, as well as customer service agents, UX researchers, content writers, software development manager, a digital PR manager, and two recruitment managers.…
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Apr- 2021 -20 AprilOnline & Digital
OnBuy appoints Aron Cody-Boutcher as CMO
Online marketplace OnBuy has announced the appointment of Aron Cody-Boutcher as chief marketing officer (CMO) at the group. In the new position, Cody-Boutcher will be tasked with accelerating the company’s growth alongside Cas Paton, founder and CEO at OnBuy. Cody-Boutcher provides the role with over two decades of experience in…
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9 AprilPeople Moves
OnBuy hires new CFO
OnBuy has announced the appointment of James Watts as its new chief financial officer. Watts brings 12 years of experience in financial services to the online retail marketplace, having previously worked for Deloitte, WPP Group and most recently, Richmond Group. This hiring represents one of many within the company, following…
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Mar- 2021 -26 MarchPeople Moves
OnBuy hires ex-eBay director as CCO
OnBuy.com has announced the appointment of Mark Lister as its first chief commercial officer (CCO) as part of a series of C-suite hires. Lister brings over 20 years’ commercial experience to the role, including expertise in the e-commerce and marketplace sector built over the past 12 years. Prior to his…
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