Amazon Unveils Self-Ordering Shelf
Amazon has taken another step towards auto replenishment with the launch of the ‘Dash Smart Shelf’. The Wi-Fi-connected shelf senses the weight of items...
How Shoppers Are Lured Into Spending More Money Online
Retailers are using tactics known as “dark patterns” to psychologically “exploit” shoppers and deceive them into spending more money online, according to a new study.
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Amazon Launches Its Own Wine Range
Amazon has continued to expand its presence in the UK grocery market with the launch of its own range of wine under the brand...
The Hut Group Secures More Expansion Funds
The Hut Group (THG) has raised £510m of Term Loan B debt issuance with a seven-year maturity, plus a five-year £150m revolving credit facility,...
October’s Online Retail Sales Growth Lowest On Record
Heading into the all-important Christmas trading period, the online retail sector was given a much-needed boost in October, with sales growing by 6.2% year-on-year,...
Consumers Set To Spend Less During Black Friday And Cyber Monday...
A survey by consulting firm Oliver Wyman of 1,700 UK consumers suggests that shoppers plan to spend on average £288 during the belonged Black...
Online Black Friday And Christmas Sales Growth Could Be Weakest Ever
Subdued consumer spending due to Brexit and political uncertainty looks set to lead to the online retail sector having one of its weakest festive...
Ocado’s Share Price Plummets 20%
Ocado has seen the value of its shares fall over 20% since Wednesday last week amid fears that its rivals are catching up with...
Shop Direct Close To Securing Much-Needed Funding; Names New CFO
Shop Direct, the owner of the Littlewoods and Very home shopping brands, is reportedly close to agreeing a crucial £150m financing deal to fill...
Amazon Planning ‘Biggest Ever’ Black Friday Sale
High Street retailers look set for another tough run up to Christmas with Amazon UK promising that its Black Friday Sale event this year...