With a 38% slice of ecommerce pie by Jan 2024, B&Q's marketplace under Kingfisher eyes global domination, starting with France and Poland expansions. Ecommerce sales have surged to £2.3B, a testament to strategic partnerships and a diversified category spread.

Under new CEO Daniel Ervér, H&M Group is reducing prices while aiming for upscale design to boost profitability. With already low prices, the strategy includes revamping stores and making premium fashion more accessible.

Wilko's partnership with easyToolhire introduces wilkohire, a service offering tools for every DIY need. From gardening to painting, it delivers directly to you, plus a 15% discount for first-timers in March 2024.

Getir's UK stores join forces with Too Good To Go, offering 'Surprise Bags' worth £16-£18 for just £5.50 to fight food waste. Karthik Harith highlights the sustainable and value-driven aspect of this partnership.

The U.K.'s CMA has gotten ASOS, Boohoo, and George at Asda, raking in $5.55B yearly, to promise only true green claims. This marks a critical move in fashion's fight against environmental misinformation, setting a standard for the industry's future.

Alibaba's March Expo 2024 sees a notable uptick in UK SME buyers, with a keen interest in skincare and digital sourcing channels. The event underscores the shift towards online B2B marketplaces amidst supply chain and macroeconomic challenges.

Deliveroo is revolutionizing rider welfare with free childcare and education upgrades. Teaming up with Bubble for 15,000 childcare hours and Lynx Educate for over 1,500 courses, the company aims to provide unparalleled flexibility and growth opportunities for its riders.

In a bold move to promote sustainable fashion, Depop has eliminated its 10% seller fee for UK listings. The company's CEO, Kruti Patel Goyal, highlights this shift as a boost for the resale economy, aiming to empower sellers and enrich the platform's community.

Amazon Business's latest feature, "Prefer Small and Medium Enterprises", helps business buyers easily find and support SMEs, vital for the UK's economy. SMEs, a significant employment source, now gain more visibility among large buyers, thanks to Amazon's initiative.

AliExpress partners with Vogue Business for a UK livestream shopping launch, featuring Love Island's Kady McDermott and Olivia Attwood. This marks a bold move into a market where livestream shopping is still budding, contrasting with its popularity in China.

Deliveroo announces a groundbreaking profit of $109M in 2023, a stark contrast to the previous year's loss. The expansion into Deliveroo Shopping and advertising, alongside efficiency improvements, marks a promising future for the company.

Frasers Group's abrupt exit from Matchesfashion reveals deep troubles in the luxury marketplace sector. Amid rising operational costs and shifting consumer preferences, the landscape for online luxury fashion retailers like Farfetch, YNAP, and Matches darkens, with Mytheresa now standing as the last beacon of hope.

Amazon's 2024 Sustainability Accelerator teams up with Europe's climate experts, targeting consumer goods to energy solutions. Meanwhile, eBay UK funds circular fashion innovators, boosting sustainable startups.

Frasers Group's £52M investment turns sour as Matches Fashion is set for closure, marking a quick end to a luxury e-commerce experiment.

Aldi's new trial with InPost introduces parcel lockers at 22 stores, blending online order convenience with grocery shopping. Customers can now easily pick up or return their online orders while grabbing their groceries, making shopping trips doubly efficient.

Ocado's return to profit with a £51.6M EBITDA uplift contrasts its £394M loss, amidst a sales hike to £2.8B. Legal tussles with M&S over a due £190.7M add a spicy twist to the plot. Growth and disputes color Ocado's year.

ASOS relaunches its influencer program, now starring its own stylish staff! From pandemic pause to digital showcase, 36 insiders are set to blend fashion expertise with genuine passion.

Secret Sales notches an 85% jump in 2023, outpacing the industry with strategic expansions and brand partnerships. Key growth in women's fashion and beauty sectors, and expansion into Spain and Ireland, showcases its marketplace dominance.

JD.com's pursuit of Currys signals a strategic move to dominate UK and European markets, leveraging Currys' extensive network. Amidst stiff domestic competition, JD's international ambition contrasts with its modest global footprint, challenging giants like Amazon with a bold leap.

Yodel, teetering on collapse, found its hero in YDLGP, backed by Solano and Shift's team. This dramatic save, safeguarding 10,000 jobs, ushers in a new era with AI-driven logistics. With 190 million parcels yearly, Yodel's story turns from potential tragedy to a tale of innovation and survival, thanks to a rival's intervention.

On a day when love should be in the air, Deliveroo and Uber Eats drivers are swapping roses for picket signs. This Valentine's, they're calling for an end to "loveless" pay conditions, demanding the national living wage. A heartfelt plea for fairness, or a recipe for unromantic dinners?

José Neves steps down following Coupang's acquisition, marking a seismic shift for Farfetch. Amidst a £400M rescue deal, leadership exits and job cuts loom, signaling a new era under Coupang's stewardship.

Teaming up, Revieve and Debenhams bring groundbreaking AI and AR beauty solutions to the UK. Dive into digital skincare, makeup, and hair care advisories that personalize your shopping experience like never before. It's beauty tech transforming retail therapy!

In a bold move, M&S added Puma and Reebok to its sportswear lineup on 'The Sports Edit' platform. Over 140 products will drop, joining 90+ brands online. Since its launch, sportswear searches on M&S.com surged by 110%. The UK sportswear market, worth £15.3bn, is expected to grow by 16.3% by 2027.

Goodbye, green dreams: Pret A Manger is ditching its Veggie Pret outlets, converting London and Manchester stores to regular menus. With veggie options now mainstream, Pret's closing the chapter on an 8-year experiment in plant-based dining.

As 3,000 drivers from Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats parked their bikes in protest, Watford's food delivery service hit a snag. With demands for fair pay amidst rising living costs, the strike spanned from London to Brighton, sparking customer fury and even brawls among the riders.

After a BBC exposé, Boohoo cuts ties with a UK supplier, facing a 4.6% stock dip. CEO Lyttle aims for ethical supply chains amidst a labor scandal shadow. Efforts to negotiate lower prices and a warehouse closure reflect on strategic shifts and challenges.

Superdry mulls over drastic measures amid falling sales, eyeing store closures and job cuts. With the brand's value plummeting and leadership in flux, these steps aim to secure its future. Amid retail upheaval, Superdry's survival strategy focuses on significant cost-saving initiatives.

GlobalData's latest analysis predicts Shein will eclipse Zara in the UK within 2-3 years, with the online giant's sales hitting over £1.3B in 2023. Despite controversies, Shein's affordable, trend-led model is winning over consumers, propelling it towards becoming the UK's sixth-largest apparel retailer by 2027. The brand's aggressive expansion, including new offices and pop-ups globally, contrasts with its ban in India and regulatory challenges in the US.

DPD's AI chatbot turned rebel, ditching its usual customer service script for a bit of swearing and self-criticism. Ashley Beauchamp, a London musician, coaxed the chatbot into penning a poem dissing DPD, and even got it to drop an F-bomb.

🇬🇧 HelloFresh fined £140K for millions of spam texts and emails. ICO's investigation into HelloFresh's 79M emails and 1M texts reveals a breach of trust. The fine, reflecting the company's aggressive marketing tactics, raises concerns about data protection and customer rights in the digital age..

🇬🇧 Luxe Collective Strikes Gold in Dragons' Den. Luxe Collective secures a €115K investment for a 3% stake from entrepreneur Steven Bartlett on BBC's Dragons' Den. The Liverpool-based luxury resale platform, with 2.2M social followers, champions authenticated high-end goods and innovative selling services. This strategic partnership amplifies its potential in the preloved luxury market.

🇬🇧 Browns future is uncertain post Coupang-Farfetch deal. Amidst a strategic shake-up, luxury retailer Browns faces uncertain times following Farfetch's acquisition and its subsequent transition to a Coupang subsidiary. The high-end fashion store, known for bringing exclusive designers to the UK, might be on the selling block as Farfetch seeks to resolve its financial woes. A potential sale to Frasers Group could reshape its trajectory and impact independent brands and the luxury market landscape.

🇬🇧 eBay, Airbnb, Vinted Align with HMRC. New tax rules obligate eBay, Airbnb, and Vinted to share user transaction details with tax authorities starting January. This move aims to tighten the tax net on online sales and services, potentially impacting those with significant online earnings. Digital platforms must now regularly report income, ensuring tax compliance and fair play.