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GMB accuses Asda of ‘penny-pinching’ pay tactics
GMB Union bosses have sent a letter to Asda chair Allan Leighton accusing the supermarket of "penny-pinching" tactics causing worker conditions to fall behind those of its rivals.
Louis Vuitton UK shopper data stolen in cyber attack
Louis Vuitton has revealed that the data of some UK shoppers was stolen during its cyber attack last week.
Primark CCO exits after nearly three years
Primark chief customer officer (CCO) Michelle McEttrick is stepping down from her role after almost three years.
UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from Wrisk to Theo Health
This week’s UK tech funding deals include embedded insurtech platform Wrisk, AI customer service startup Gradient Labs and more. UKTN tracked £32.05m worth of UK tech investment this week (7 July to 1...
Users beware: AI giant wants your data
Earlier this week, Android users received an email from Google that its AI chatbot, Gemini, will interact – and track – user data regardless of whether the Gemini Apps Activity setting is switched on ...
Levi Strauss raises growth forecast as it reports 5% rise in half-year revenues
Levi Strauss today says its strategy is showing results as it focuses on becoming a denim lifestyle brand that sells direct to its customers. It has raised its full-year expectations as a result of to...
Mulberry raises £20mn from shareholders to invest for growth; reports losses and falling turnover
Mulberry is to invest £20mn capital raised from existing shareholders in its growth strategy. News of the fundraising from shareholders Challice and Frasers Group came as the upmarket leather goods b...
M&S unveils innovation projects to hit net zero by 2040
M&S has unveiled a series of innovation projects to support its journey to becoming net zero by 2040.
m3ter founder: Be patient and don’t overreact
Griffin Parry is the chief executive and co-founder of m3ter, a usage-based pricing platform helping SaaS companies scale revenue operations without replacing legacy systems. Previously, Parry co-foun...
Online Safety Act unfit to tackle misinformation, MPs warn
The Online Safety Act, a piece of legislation brought in to rein in dangerous content shared digitally, has been criticised for its inability to target misinformation. In a report from the Science, In...
Meta backs $1m public sector AI scheme
The government has launched a scheme to bring AI engineering talent to the public sector, backed by a $1m (£739,000) grant from tech giant Meta. As the government turns increasingly to AI tools to imp...
Mixed footfall data in a June marked by heatwaves, major gigs and sporting events
June footfall data paints a mixed but generally subdued picture of retail store fortunes in a month marked by heatwaves and major events. We round up the figures below. Both cover the five weeks betwe...
Ikea to open new concept store in former Homebase unit later this month
Ikea is set to open its first “small store” in the former Homebase unit in Harlow later this month.
Tech Secretary hosts Saudi minister for showcase event
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle will host a delegation of Saudi Arabian government officials as part of a showcase event designed to encourage investment from the Middle Eastern kingdom. Saudi Ministe...
Retail footfall declines as shoppers stay home during June heatwave
Extreme heat suppressed shopper footfall in June as consumers sought to escape the blazing temperatures, the British Retail Consortium reported.
First Ikea ‘small store’ to open this month as brand continues expansion to new UK locations
Ikea is opening the first of its new ‘small store’ format this month, as it expands to new UK locations. The store type is designed to offer customers a simpler, faster and more local shopping experie...
Cotswold Company credits omnnichannel and shift to quality for record full-year sales
The Cotswold Company has reported record full-year results, with turnover up 19% to £100.2mn. The upmarket furniture brand says omnichannel retail model and a growing appetite for high-quality furnitu...
Currys takes in-store crime reporting tool nationwide, after successful trial
Currys is rolling out an in-store crime reporting tool to its stores across the UK. The move follows a trial that saved stock worth more than £20k, while more than halving reports of aggressive thefts...
Secret Sales snaps up two Dutch brands to fuel European growth
Secret Sales has snapped up two Dutch brands as the off-price fashion and beauty platform looks to expand its presence in Europe.
Shein files Hong Kong listing to revive stalled London float
Shein has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong in a strategic bid to salvage its long-delayed London listing
Just Eat rolls out membership service with unlimited free delivery
Just Eat has launched its new membership service, Just Eat+, offering users unlimited free deliveries over the summer.
Amazon brings GoPuff’s rapid grocery delivery to more UK cities
Amazon has rolled out 15-minute grocery deliveries to cities across the UK after striking a national partnership with rapid delivery firm GoPuff.
Debenhams Group partners with AWS to accelerate AI
Debenhams Group has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate its adoption of AI across its brands.
Shein fined €40m in France for ‘deceptive’ discounting
France has fined fast-fashion giant Shein €40m for misleading customers over price promotions and environmental impact
UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from Wrisk to Theo Health
This week’s UK tech funding deals include embedded insurtech platform Wrisk, AI customer service startup Gradient Labs and more. UKTN tracked £32.05m worth of UK tech investment this week (7 July to 1...
Users beware: AI giant wants your data
Earlier this week, Android users received an email from Google that its AI chatbot, Gemini, will interact – and track – user data regardless of whether the Gemini Apps Activity setting is switched on ...
m3ter founder: Be patient and don’t overreact
Griffin Parry is the chief executive and co-founder of m3ter, a usage-based pricing platform helping SaaS companies scale revenue operations without replacing legacy systems. Previously, Parry co-foun...
Online Safety Act unfit to tackle misinformation, MPs warn
The Online Safety Act, a piece of legislation brought in to rein in dangerous content shared digitally, has been criticised for its inability to target misinformation. In a report from the Science, In...
Meta backs $1m public sector AI scheme
The government has launched a scheme to bring AI engineering talent to the public sector, backed by a $1m (£739,000) grant from tech giant Meta. As the government turns increasingly to AI tools to imp...
Tech Secretary hosts Saudi minister for showcase event
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle will host a delegation of Saudi Arabian government officials as part of a showcase event designed to encourage investment from the Middle Eastern kingdom. Saudi Ministe...
Levi Strauss raises growth forecast as it reports 5% rise in half-year revenues
Levi Strauss today says its strategy is showing results as it focuses on becoming a denim lifestyle brand that sells direct to its customers. It has raised its full-year expectations as a result of to...
Mulberry raises £20mn from shareholders to invest for growth; reports losses and falling turnover
Mulberry is to invest £20mn capital raised from existing shareholders in its growth strategy. News of the fundraising from shareholders Challice and Frasers Group came as the upmarket leather goods b...
Mixed footfall data in a June marked by heatwaves, major gigs and sporting events
June footfall data paints a mixed but generally subdued picture of retail store fortunes in a month marked by heatwaves and major events. We round up the figures below. Both cover the five weeks betwe...
First Ikea ‘small store’ to open this month as brand continues expansion to new UK locations
Ikea is opening the first of its new ‘small store’ format this month, as it expands to new UK locations. The store type is designed to offer customers a simpler, faster and more local shopping experie...
Cotswold Company credits omnnichannel and shift to quality for record full-year sales
The Cotswold Company has reported record full-year results, with turnover up 19% to £100.2mn. The upmarket furniture brand says omnichannel retail model and a growing appetite for high-quality furnitu...
Currys takes in-store crime reporting tool nationwide, after successful trial
Currys is rolling out an in-store crime reporting tool to its stores across the UK. The move follows a trial that saved stock worth more than £20k, while more than halving reports of aggressive thefts...
Secret Sales snaps up two Dutch brands to fuel European growth
Secret Sales has snapped up two Dutch brands as the off-price fashion and beauty platform looks to expand its presence in Europe.
Shein files Hong Kong listing to revive stalled London float
Shein has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong in a strategic bid to salvage its long-delayed London listing
Just Eat rolls out membership service with unlimited free delivery
Just Eat has launched its new membership service, Just Eat+, offering users unlimited free deliveries over the summer.
Amazon brings GoPuff’s rapid grocery delivery to more UK cities
Amazon has rolled out 15-minute grocery deliveries to cities across the UK after striking a national partnership with rapid delivery firm GoPuff.
Debenhams Group partners with AWS to accelerate AI
Debenhams Group has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate its adoption of AI across its brands.
Shein fined €40m in France for ‘deceptive’ discounting
France has fined fast-fashion giant Shein €40m for misleading customers over price promotions and environmental impact
GMB accuses Asda of ‘penny-pinching’ pay tactics
GMB Union bosses have sent a letter to Asda chair Allan Leighton accusing the supermarket of "penny-pinching" tactics causing worker conditions to fall behind those of its rivals.
Louis Vuitton UK shopper data stolen in cyber attack
Louis Vuitton has revealed that the data of some UK shoppers was stolen during its cyber attack last week.
Primark CCO exits after nearly three years
Primark chief customer officer (CCO) Michelle McEttrick is stepping down from her role after almost three years.
M&S unveils innovation projects to hit net zero by 2040
M&S has unveiled a series of innovation projects to support its journey to becoming net zero by 2040.
Ikea to open new concept store in former Homebase unit later this month
Ikea is set to open its first “small store” in the former Homebase unit in Harlow later this month.
Retail footfall declines as shoppers stay home during June heatwave
Extreme heat suppressed shopper footfall in June as consumers sought to escape the blazing temperatures, the British Retail Consortium reported.