Amazon names new UK finance chief
Change at the top for Amazon as its former Amazon European finance chief for fashion, Jeremy Martin, is named new UK finance chief. Martin replaces Jeff Stauber, who will move…
Amazon struggles under Whole Foods delivery demands
Even online giant Amazon isn’t immune to the staggering demand of consumers looking to stockpile in the wake of a spreading coronavirus, according to Bloomberg. On Sunday the retailer confirmed…
Jack Ma donates 2 million masks to Europe
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has pledged to donate two million protective masks across Europe. The Chinese billionaire announced on Friday that a cargo plane loaded with 500,000 masks and other…
Amazon names first business to adopt Just Walk Out tech
Airport retailer OTG is the first retailer to adopt Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. The first store, a CIBO Express Gourmet Market, is planned to open next week at Newark…
Ocado could reach £100 a share by 2030, according to analysts
Shares in online-only grocer Ocado Group Plc could rise tenfold by 2030, according to analysts at Bernstein. As the supermarket prepares for a new joint venture with Marks & Spencer…
Shopify and Amazon step up staff spending against backdrop of coronavirus
After announcing that their workforce will need to head home to clock-in, big tech firms are now setting aside funds for the transition. Shopify will provide employees with a $1000…
Boris Johnson summons top tech firms to Downing Street
Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with senior figures from Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple and Facebook on Wednesday evening to discuss the fight against fake news concerning the coronavirus. Executives from…
Klarna reaches 7 million UK users
‘Buy now, pay later’ app Klarna Bank AB this week revealed it has now served more than 7 million customers in the UK. The Swedish bank and online financial service…
Amazon to open first British supermarket in Notting Hill
Amazon has chosen the west London area of Notting Hill for its first British supermarket, according to a report by The Times. This will be the debut of Amazon’s check-out…
AllSaints enlists the help of bot protectors to bar malicious attacks
Fashion brand AllSaints has enlisted the help of bot management solution Netacea, in order to protect itself from unwanted web traffic. The East London brand will now use Netacea’s machine…