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Yandex plans rapid e-grocery service launch in Europe in coming months
Russia’s NASDAQ-listed tech giant Yandex plans to launch its express e-grocery delivery service in Europe in the second quarter, after its success in the rapid on-demand grocery delivery segment in Russia and Israel.
XPO Logistics and ASOS expand partnership with new Lichfield fulfilment centre and Barnsley contract renewal
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, today announced it has been awarded the contract to manage a new fulfilment centre in Lichfield Staffordshire for leading online fashion retailer ASOS. The 437,000 square foot distribution centre
Homebase launches Home For All campaign
With spring firmly on our doorstep, Homebase, the homes and gardens expert, has revealed there’s a lack of knowledge when it comes to the UK’s bird population, with one in 20 Brits unable to identify any of the most commons
Moonpig presses play on gaming offer with Nintendo as flagship brand
Moonpig, the UK’s leading online greeting card and gifting platform, has announced today its move into the gaming space with the intention of becoming the ‘Home of Gaming’ for birthdays.
The Cotswold Company thrives with virtual ‘Go In Store’ shopping experience
Since December 2020, The Cotswold Company team has offered a live video service to customers whereby walkthroughs and virtual tours of the store are given. This advice and help in real time whilst viewing the products has proved all important in pushing
AS Watson eyes O+O as new standard for retail, says CEO
Forget physical versus online. It's not either or; O+O is the new standard for retail. That's according to Malina Ngai, Group COO of AS Watson Group & CEO of AS Watson (Asia & Europe). Speaking at the industry event Beauty
London footwear company steps into new markets with HSBC UK support
Footwear wholesaler and online retailer, Cocorose London, has received a five-figure Bounce Back Loan through HSBC UK to help diversify its business. The loan has enabled the company to develop and launch a range of premium cotton and silk face
Amazon opens Amazon Fresh store in White City
Today, 15 April, Amazon is opening an Amazon Fresh store in White City. This is the third Amazon Fresh convenience store to offer Just Walk Out Shopping in the UK.
DPD and ASOS launch initiative to collect pre-loved clothing and deliver it to charities free of charge
The UK's most sustainable delivery company, DPD, and ASOS, one of the world's leading online fashion retailers, today announce a new circular economy initiative that will see DPD collect pre-loved clothing donations from ASOS customers' doorsteps and deliver them to
Retail leaders join forces with retailTRUST to champion workers’ wellbeing
Over 20 retail leaders and experts are joining forces with industry charity retailTRUST to champion the health and wellbeing of its workforce next month following the reopening of non-essential shops across the UK.
Aldi launches first packaging-free products trial
Aldi has launched a trial selling its first packaging-free products to help customers shop more sustainably.
Profits tumble despite soaring sales as Tesco grapples with the costs of COVID-19, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of Tesco figures for FY2020/21; Thomas Brereton, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Tesco’s results for the year ending February 2021 – overlapping much of the UK’s year dealing
British sportswear pioneer, Castore, launches upsized 2,600sq ft retail space in Liverpool ONE
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has announced that premium British sportswear pioneer, Castore, has launched at an upsized 2,600sq ft retail space at 26 Peter’s Lane, marking the brand’s renewed commitment to Liverpool ONE.
J.Crew partners with Acquia to target customers with hyper-relevant content
Digital experience company Acquia today announced that J.Crew is using Acquia’s Customer Data Platform (CDP), a customer insights and machine learning platform, to drive measurable performance improvements with the brand’s marketing campaigns.
Brainbase continues rapid growth with addition of Chefclub and Moose Toys as new customers
Brainbase, the venture-backed company building modern software for end-to-end IP management, is continuing its rapid growth with two new customer additions: Chefclub, a digital cooking brand based in Paris with more than 1.5 billion monthly organic views and 100 million
Russia’s top food retailer rolls out 10 million ‘Green Dot’ freshness monitoring labels
X5 Retail Group, Russia’s largest food retailer, announces that its Perekrestok supermarket chain has launched the large-scale implementation of the Green Dot labelling system for monitoring product freshness. Ten million labels will be placed on items from the X5 Smart
Crafts supplies retailer Cosy Owl reports 300% year-on-year growth
Crafts supplies specialists Cosy Owl has undertaken research looking into the hottest crafts that trended over the past 12 months of lockdown. This includes crafts such as candle making, soap making, diamond painting, tie dye, and ceramics - just to
GO Outdoors reveals figures forecasting huge demand for camping equipment this season
Camping experts from the British firm GO Outdoors analysed pandemic sales figures to find the most in demand products ahead of peak camping season, reflecting on trends to forecast what this could mean for consumers, the industry and the economy
Online clothing brand, Chums, shares top tips for targeting the ‘grey’ pound
The ongoing pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives but perhaps the most impacted has been how we as a nation shop. From our weekly groceries to smart home tech and even furniture, the changes in rules due to
Flying Tiger Copenhagen and MUJI deploy App Clips in tandem with MishiPay’s mobile self-checkout solution
Leading retailers Flying Tiger Copenhagen and MUJI today announced they are launching App Clips alongside MishiPay’s mobile self-checkout solution.
Decathlon UK launches new sustainable e-commerce site to help consumers reuse and recycle
Decathlon UK are delighted to announce the launch of Decathlon Second Life. This is a new sustainability initiative, which will see Decathlon recycle, repair and reuse sports equipment so it can give products a second life.
Multichannel offer proves resilient for JD Sports, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of JD Sports’ figures for FY2020/21; Emily Salter, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “JD Sports has emerged from a year of disruption in the enviable position of sales
Russia’s X5 enters dark kitchen market
X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer that operates the Pyaterochka, Perekrestok, and Karusel retail chains, announces a deal with Mnogo Lososya to enter the dark kitchen segment of the food market. This decision is in line with X5’s
Superdrug launches beauty treatment menu to celebrate re-opening of Beauty Studio
With beauty treatments including lashes and brows given the go ahead to resume from the 12 of April, the UK’s leading provider of beauty services, Superdrug, are looking forward to welcoming back customers to enjoy their wide range of expert
