Klarna adds Dune to its partnership roster
Dune has partnered with Klarna as the Swedish payment giant adds another fashion retailer to its growing list of partners.
Elon Musk calls for Amazon to be “broken up” in Twitter spat
Elon Musk has called for Amazon to be “broken up” in a tweet directed at Jeff Bezos after the retailer refused to sell a book about COVID-19.
Amazon purchased 23% of all industrial space sold in 2020
Amazon has purchased nearly a quarter of all the industrial space sold in the UK this year as its share of the market continues to accelerate.
Tesco makes changes to its online shopping service allowing customers to purchase more items
Tesco has begun removing purchase limits for online orders and essential items as its operations begin adjust to the new normal.
90% of “face to face” transactions now made by contactless as cards overtake cash for first time
Card payments were used more than cash for the first time ever in the UK last year, while contactless transactions have skyrocketed in recent months due to COVID-19.
Tesco allows shoppers to queue in their cars while its raining
Tesco is allowing shoppers to queue inside their cars when it is raining in order for shoppers to maintain social distancing measures.
John Lewis and Waitrose launch free virtual health workshops for members
John Lewis is launching new free virtual health workshops for its members aiming to tackle a lockdown related issues like poor posture and disturbed sleep.
Gucci launches virtual shopping service Gucci Live
Gucci has launched a new virtual shopping service allowing customers to communicate with staff via video call in a first for the luxury sector.
Amazon is being sued after warehouse worker’s cousin dies of COVID-19
Amazon is being sued by six people who have accused it of allowing coronavirus to spread among its facilities leading to the death of one worker’s family member.
Morrisons telephone shopping service sees 100,000 orders in just two months
Morrisons’ next-day telesales shopping service, launched for those with limited internet access, has proven wildly popular with customers during lockdown.
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