Tesco is informing staff at some of its stores to turn off the NHS Track & Trace app to avoid false positives.

TikTok has launched a shoppable livestream capability under a new partnership with Walmart. Last week Walmart announced it had “jumped in to the pilot the solution” referring to TikTok’s new in-app shopping tool.

One Stop has become the latest retailer to partner with Deliveroo, rolling its delivery service out to more than 200 stores.

Levi’s has become the latest retailer to release a range of virtual clothing especially for Snatchat users’ Bitmoji avatars.

Sainsbury’s, Asda and Marks & Spencer are all rapidly expanding their virtual queueing systems to reduce physical waiting times over the Christmas period.  

Superdrug has launched a new “doctor-led” mental health app offering users virtual consultations, diagnosis and support.

B&Q’s owner Kingfisher has bought tradesperson services marketplace NeedHelp for €10 million (£8.9 million) as it seeks to cash in on the home improvement lockdown boom.

John Lewis announces a new partnership with Commercetools as it looks to “supercharge” its investment in online.

Uber’s four-year-old delivery business generated $8.6 billion in bookings for its third quarter to September 30.

John Lewis and Waitrose are preparing for ‘the most virtual Christmas to date’ with over 100 virtual festive events for customers.