All Online retail & ecommerce articles
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Innovation of the WeekArgos launches new social media series spotlighting top products
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsBarclay family expected to lose ownership of Very Group
The Barclay family, which currently own The Very Group, is expected to lose ownership as US private equity firm steps in.
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NewsAsda to launch new ecommerce insight platform Asda Xpert
Supermarket giant Asda has partnered with an ecommerce data analytics platform to create and launch the retailer’s new ecommerce insight and collaboration platform Asda Xpert, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPrimark debuts mobile app in Italy and Ireland
Fashion retail giant Primark has launched its first mobile app, allowing customers to browse its wide range of products and collections, as well as check for in-store availability.
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NewsNaked Wines returns to cash generation despite revenue decline
Naked Wines has reported a return to positive cash flow despite revenues falling 14%.
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NewsShein hit with hefty greenwashing fine
Shein has been hit with a hefty fine by Italy’s competition authority for misleading shoppers.
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NewsJD.com partners with Ikea China to launch flagship store
JD.com has partnered with Ikea to launch a flagship home and furniture store on its platform in China.
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NewsAmazon warns on profits as uncertainty over tariffs threaten ecommerce business
Amazon has warned it may fail to meet market expectations on its operating income, as concerns over how President Trump’s tariffs will affect its ecommerce business overshadowed strong sales.
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NewsHigh street sales flatline as inflation leaves consumers ‘under huge pressure’
Bricks-and-mortar retail sales were nearly flat in July, as growing inflation and other pressures left consumers with very little disposable income.
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AnalysisNo waste, no fuss: What it’s like to shop with weekly.shop
After years of efforts and attempts by major grocers at plastic packaging reduction, it remains difficult to go to a supermarket and get all the products you want without taking home some disposable plastics too.
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NewsEE to roll out in-store online safety appointments and resources for families
EE is rolling out new initiatives to better inform parents and keep younger customers safe online.
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NewsDebenhams turns to Pinterest to maximise advertising returns
Debenhams has tapped visual discovery engine Pinterest to develop a new marketing strategy, increase brand awareness and boost customer growth.
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NewsCard Factory acquires Funky Pigeon from WHSmith
Card Factory has agreed to buy online greetings card business Funky Pigeon from WHSmith.
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NewsCo-op becomes first UK grocer to offer Deliveroo Express on-demand delivery
The Co-op has become the first UK retailer to partner with Deliveroo on its white-label delivery service Deliveroo Express.
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Innovation of the WeekOpenAI launches ChatGPT agent that can order online groceries
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team. Every week, we bring you new ideas and case studies across consumer, technology, sustainability, economy, policy and industry.
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AnalysisBack to basics: how premium homeware retailer Oka is rebuilding after a crisis
Oka chief executive Mark Saunders and chief customer officer Aalish Yorke-Long speak to Retail Week about digital replatforming, store expansion plans and when to stick to your knitting.
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AnalysisAI shopping is good – what does that mean for retailers?
OpenAI is reportedly planning to integrate checkout into the ChatGPT shopping tool. Whether this happens or not, the move by various large language model (LLM) providers to push into product discovery is massive news for retailers.
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NewsEvri posts record results and parcel volumes following investment
Parcel delivery company Evri has posted a set of record results and parcel volumes after it invested millions to improve service, new clients and growth.
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NewsM&S advert banned for including ‘unhealthily thin’ model
Marks & Spencer has had one of its online adverts banned after it is believed to have featured a model appearing “unhealthily thin”.
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NewsRetail expected to see a boost over summer due to higher consumer spending
The UK retail industry is expected to receive a boost this summer as consumers plan to spend more in shops, according to new research.