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BT pushes UK digital sovereignty with new platform launch
BT has launched a new platform offering a suite of “digital sovereignty services” for UK businesses as geopolitical instability makes sovereignty a top priority. Digital sovereignty is essentially the...
Make it shareable or miss out if you’re targeting Gen Z shoppers this Christmas
New research from Snapchat reveals how online retailers can tap into the Gen Z mindset this Christmas, helping them target this demographic with the right messaging and content. The post Make it shar...
Beyond the Budget: Tech leaders lay out priorities to support industry
The UK tech sector’s response to last month’s Autumn Budget was mixed: while many welcomed the expanded investment incentives, concerns about the overall tax burden remain. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ b...
Watch: Iceland tests in-store robots to boost retail media
Iceland has trialled an in-store robot as it seeks to bolster its retail media offering.
River Island and Debenhams to close Middle East shops, says report
River Island and Debenhams are reportedly closing their shops in the Middle East.
Why running a small business has changed forever
It is a well-established truth that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up the vast majority of businesses and contribution to global GDP. But while the economic importance of small busines...
Frasers Group bets on digital as profits hold strong
Frasers Group delivered a resilient first half for FY26, with revenue up 5% to £2.58 billion and retail trading profit up 12.2% to £411.4 million, despite strong retail headwinds. The post Frasers Gro...
The hidden cost of ignoring partnerships
In collaboration with PartnerBridge When founders build their go-to-market (GTM) strategy, focus usually lands on product, pricing, positioning and sales. Partnerships often get deferred, viewed as a ...
Crew Clothing prepares to launch four new stores before year-end
Crew Clothing is gearing up to open four new shops before the end of the year.
Infrastructure in place for social media ban, says Yoti
The infrastructure and technology to enforce an under-16s social media ban is working and in place, according to London-based digital ID group Yoti. Ahead of the enforcement of the under-16s social me...
Marks Electrical names new chair
Marks Electrical chair Marnie Millard is stepping down from her role at the end of December.
Budget gives UK tech certainty to pursue growth plans
There was a significant amount of noise around potential tax changes in the lead up to the Autumn Budget, so now that it is behind us, what do the announcements mean for the technology industry? Our r...
Watches of Switzerland profits climb in strong first half
Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSG) saw profits rise in its first half results, driven by “robust” US growth.
The Entertainer teams up with Deliveroo for toy deliveries
Delivery service Deliveroo will now offer on-demand delivery for The Entertainers’ product lines. The toy company joins an increasing list of retailers who are partnering with Deliveroo this festive s...
Butternut Box and the rise of premium pet subscriptions
When Kevin Glynn and David Nolan started Butternut Box in 2016, they had a clear goal: to help dogs live healthier, happier lives by feeding them fresh, human-grade meals. The post Butternut Box and ...
Spotify’s price hike: necessary lifeline or risky move?
Spotify raised its UK Premium prices in October and the USA is next, with a $1 increase expected in early 2026, pushing the Individual plan to $12.99. The post Spotify’s price hike: necessary lifelin...
Social commerce sales expected to reach over £9 billion in 2025
New research from Unbox and Retail Economics says annual non-food social commerce sales will reach an estimated £9.1 billion in 2025. It reported that social commerce is growing at a rate of 17% year ...
Retailers urge government to scrap de minimis rule before 2029
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed in last week’s Autumn Budget that the UK’s controversial de minimis rule - which exempts parcels worth under £135 from import duties - will remain in place until Mar...
Asda’s Q3 sales fall 2.8% as retailer banks on turnaround strategy
Asda has reported a 2.8% drop in like-for-like sales for Q3, with revenue (excluding fuel) at £5.1 billion. The post Asda’s Q3 sales fall 2.8% as retailer banks on turnaround strategy appeared first ...
Boohoo prevents Mike Ashley from voting on CEO’s £150m bonus
Boohoo has denied Mike Ashley a vote on a £150m bonus scheme for its CEO.
Sainsbury’s launches Nectar loyalty programme on Deliveroo
Sainsbury’s loyalty programme has launched on Deliveroo, enabling members to collect points while shopping with the grocery giant via the app.
eBay teams up with InPost to offer new postal service
Out-of-home delivery service InPost has collaborated with eBay to offer consumers the option to send and receive parcels via the delivery brand’s lockers and parcel shops. The partnership allows shopp...
France calls for three-month suspension of Shein
The French government is set to request a Paris judge to order the suspension of Shein in the country for three months on Wednesday (26 November) regarding sales of childlike sex dolls and banned weap...
Asos losses shrink as it pushes ahead with strategic review
Asos saw losses narrow in its latest full year results, as its revenues took a hit.
BT pushes UK digital sovereignty with new platform launch
BT has launched a new platform offering a suite of “digital sovereignty services” for UK businesses as geopolitical instability makes sovereignty a top priority. Digital sovereignty is essentially the...
Beyond the Budget: Tech leaders lay out priorities to support industry
The UK tech sector’s response to last month’s Autumn Budget was mixed: while many welcomed the expanded investment incentives, concerns about the overall tax burden remain. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ b...
Why running a small business has changed forever
It is a well-established truth that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up the vast majority of businesses and contribution to global GDP. But while the economic importance of small busines...
The hidden cost of ignoring partnerships
In collaboration with PartnerBridge When founders build their go-to-market (GTM) strategy, focus usually lands on product, pricing, positioning and sales. Partnerships often get deferred, viewed as a ...
Infrastructure in place for social media ban, says Yoti
The infrastructure and technology to enforce an under-16s social media ban is working and in place, according to London-based digital ID group Yoti. Ahead of the enforcement of the under-16s social me...
Budget gives UK tech certainty to pursue growth plans
There was a significant amount of noise around potential tax changes in the lead up to the Autumn Budget, so now that it is behind us, what do the announcements mean for the technology industry? Our r...
Make it shareable or miss out if you’re targeting Gen Z shoppers this Christmas
New research from Snapchat reveals how online retailers can tap into the Gen Z mindset this Christmas, helping them target this demographic with the right messaging and content. The post Make it shar...
Frasers Group bets on digital as profits hold strong
Frasers Group delivered a resilient first half for FY26, with revenue up 5% to £2.58 billion and retail trading profit up 12.2% to £411.4 million, despite strong retail headwinds. The post Frasers Gro...
Butternut Box and the rise of premium pet subscriptions
When Kevin Glynn and David Nolan started Butternut Box in 2016, they had a clear goal: to help dogs live healthier, happier lives by feeding them fresh, human-grade meals. The post Butternut Box and ...
Spotify’s price hike: necessary lifeline or risky move?
Spotify raised its UK Premium prices in October and the USA is next, with a $1 increase expected in early 2026, pushing the Individual plan to $12.99. The post Spotify’s price hike: necessary lifelin...
Social commerce sales expected to reach over £9 billion in 2025
New research from Unbox and Retail Economics says annual non-food social commerce sales will reach an estimated £9.1 billion in 2025. It reported that social commerce is growing at a rate of 17% year ...
Retailers urge government to scrap de minimis rule before 2029
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed in last week’s Autumn Budget that the UK’s controversial de minimis rule - which exempts parcels worth under £135 from import duties - will remain in place until Mar...
Asda’s Q3 sales fall 2.8% as retailer banks on turnaround strategy
Asda has reported a 2.8% drop in like-for-like sales for Q3, with revenue (excluding fuel) at £5.1 billion. The post Asda’s Q3 sales fall 2.8% as retailer banks on turnaround strategy appeared first ...
Boohoo prevents Mike Ashley from voting on CEO’s £150m bonus
Boohoo has denied Mike Ashley a vote on a £150m bonus scheme for its CEO.
Sainsbury’s launches Nectar loyalty programme on Deliveroo
Sainsbury’s loyalty programme has launched on Deliveroo, enabling members to collect points while shopping with the grocery giant via the app.
eBay teams up with InPost to offer new postal service
Out-of-home delivery service InPost has collaborated with eBay to offer consumers the option to send and receive parcels via the delivery brand’s lockers and parcel shops. The partnership allows shopp...
France calls for three-month suspension of Shein
The French government is set to request a Paris judge to order the suspension of Shein in the country for three months on Wednesday (26 November) regarding sales of childlike sex dolls and banned weap...
Asos losses shrink as it pushes ahead with strategic review
Asos saw losses narrow in its latest full year results, as its revenues took a hit.
Watch: Iceland tests in-store robots to boost retail media
Iceland has trialled an in-store robot as it seeks to bolster its retail media offering.
River Island and Debenhams to close Middle East shops, says report
River Island and Debenhams are reportedly closing their shops in the Middle East.
Crew Clothing prepares to launch four new stores before year-end
Crew Clothing is gearing up to open four new shops before the end of the year.
Marks Electrical names new chair
Marks Electrical chair Marnie Millard is stepping down from her role at the end of December.
Watches of Switzerland profits climb in strong first half
Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSG) saw profits rise in its first half results, driven by “robust” US growth.
The Entertainer teams up with Deliveroo for toy deliveries
Delivery service Deliveroo will now offer on-demand delivery for The Entertainers’ product lines. The toy company joins an increasing list of retailers who are partnering with Deliveroo this festive s...