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Amazon has won a landmark ruling after an injunction was granted blocking the US government from proceeding with a $10 billion defense contract with rival Microsoft.

EU courts say Amazon must check legality of products

November 29, 2019

Online retail giant Amazon is not liable for unknowingly stocking trade mark infringing products from third-sellers, but should be checking whether products are legal, claims an adviser to the Court…

M&S celebrates Women in Data win

November 29, 2019

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

News

Angela Lillis, Data, insight manager, Retail, Twenty, Women in Data

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Marks & Spencer insight manager Angela Lillis is named in the Women in Data’s Twenty in Data & Technology Showcase. Women in Data’s (WID) event brings together women from across…

Ocado and Marks & Spencer’s new joint venture has seen sales growth slow in its second set of results since launching in August.

Ocado signs up for partnership with Japan’s Aeon

November 29, 2019

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

Delivery / Supply Chain, Ecommerce

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British supermarket Ocado has signed a deal for a technology partnership with Japanese firm Aeon. The online-only grocer on Friday revealed it would team up with Aeon to help develop…

AO.com hires origami master to combat Black Friday mayhem

November 29, 2019

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

Ecommerce

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AO.com this week revealed it has employed an origami master to help its staff through the busiest time of the retail calendar. While employees are geared up for large levels…

Google will connect the Amazon Rainforest to wireless internet via giant balloons

November 22, 2019

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

Companies, Ecommerce

Alphabet, Amazon rainforest, Google, Loon, Loon balloons, Peru, Teresa Gomes, wireless internet

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In something that sounds more like children’s fiction than reality, Google parent company Alphabet has teamed up with an internet service provider in Peru to establish wireless broadband in some…

New 3D body scanning platform creates personal avatar for customers from two photos

November 22, 2019

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Ecommerce

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A new 3D body scanning solution can build a personal avatar for customers from just two smartphone photographs. Launched this week, meepl has been developed by engineering graduated at prestigious…

Black Friday’s online sales topped $7.4 billion (£5.73 billion) in the US this year, making it the second largest online shopping day in history.

Experts say Black Friday “influence is waning”

November 22, 2019

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

Ecommerce, Industry

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New research from GlobalData has found Black Friday’s influence may be waning as growth in sales over the promotional event is set to slow down for 2019. With just seven…

Amazon’s UK warehouse staff have reported hundreds of serious injuries or near misses to officials over the past three years, according to a new report from the GMB union.

Amazon set to spend $1.5bn this holiday season as it eyes 30 min delivery times

November 22, 2019

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

Companies, Delivery / Supply Chain, Ecommerce

Amazon, Delivery, e-commerce, Jeff Wilke, Kiva, Robot, Robotics, Robots

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Amazon has warned investors it will spend an extra $1.5 billion across the upcoming holiday season as it looks to capture more Prime memberships by offering a super swift delivery…

Subterranean eco delivery network Magway launches crowdfunder

November 15, 2019

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

Delivery / Supply Chain, Ecommerce

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Tech startup Magway this week launched a crowdfunding campaign to develop its underground pipe delivery technology. With the surge in online shopping and delivery rates, Magway’s sustainable transport solution aims…

Alibaba’s shares have dropped more than two per cent in morning trading as analysts warn virus’ “impact is more significant than everyone expected”.

Alibaba IPO shrinks cash pool in Hong Kong

November 15, 2019

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

News

Alibaba, Hong Kong, Hong Kong stock exchange, Initial Public Offering, IPO, Jack Ma, offering, Retail, Shares, tech

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Alibaba Group’s impending initial public offering is shrinking cash levels in Hong Kong. The city has spent the past months contending with political protests, with Alibaba’s proposed $13.4 billion (£10.5…

Posts by Ava Szajna-Hopgood

EU courts say Amazon must check legality of products

M&S celebrates Women in Data win

Ocado signs up for partnership with Japan’s Aeon

AO.com hires origami master to combat Black Friday mayhem

Google will connect the Amazon Rainforest to wireless internet via giant balloons

New 3D body scanning platform creates personal avatar for customers from two photos

Experts say Black Friday “influence is waning”

Amazon set to spend $1.5bn this holiday season as it eyes 30 min delivery times

Subterranean eco delivery network Magway launches crowdfunder

Alibaba IPO shrinks cash pool in Hong Kong

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