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M&S’ new digital Sparks app has been downloaded 1 million times since launch

September 21, 2020

Marks & Spencer’ s newly overhauled loyalty app has been downloaded more than 1 million times since launching eight weeks ago. Sparks’ digital overhaul was launched back in July, taking…

TikTok has allegedly chosen software maker Oracle as its “technology partner”, putting an end to Microsoft’s bid for the social media giant.

TikTok rejects Microsoft deal, chooses Oracle instead

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September 14, 2020

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TikTok has allegedly chosen software maker Oracle as its “technology partner”, putting an end to Microsoft’s bid for the social media giant. Microsoft on Sunday posted an update to its…

Klarna is said to be in talks with investors for a new round of funding which would value the Swedish payments company at more than $10 billion, according to Reuters.

Klarna in talks with investors over $10bn valuation

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September 9, 2020

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Klarna is said to be in talks with investors for a new round of funding which would value the Swedish payments company at more than $10 billion, according to Reuters.…

Walmart has agreed to purchase a 7.5 per cent stake in TikTok as a complex deal to keep the social media giant operating in the US is receives President Trump’s “blessing”.

TikTok owner announces bonuses for staff after US labels app a security threat

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September 8, 2020

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TikTok’s Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd. has announced it will pay out a rare half-month’s salary bonus for its employees, hoping to assuage its workforce as questions mount over its sale…

‘Buy now, pay later’ specialist Klarna has been valued at $10.65 billion after its latest equity funding round.

Klarna launched new app with personalised content, deal notifications and wish lists

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September 7, 2020

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Klarna has launched a new app offering customers personalised content and “bringing together all the best aspects of shopping in one place”. The Swedish payments giant has today launched its…

Facebook is launching a ‘Facebook Shop’ tab within its main app alongside a range of other ecommerce features as it continues to transform itself into a retail destination.

Facebook launches ‘Shop’ tab, live shopping instant messaging functionality in latest retail push

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August 26, 2020

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Facebook is launching a ‘Facebook Shop’ tab within its main app alongside a range of other ecommerce features as it continues to transform itself into a retail destination. Facebook Shop…

Amazon launches brand new Alexa app

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July 28, 2020

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Amazon is set to roll out a brand-new Alexa app for its smart assistant offering personalised suggestions and greatly improved navigation. Amazon is releasing a brand-new version of its mobile…

Sainsbury’s is introducing a virtual queuing system across its UK stores helping vulnerable customers avoid crowds when grocery shopping.

Sainsbury’s is launching a virtual queing system to help vulnerable shoppers social distance

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July 27, 2020

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Sainsbury’s is introducing a virtual queuing system across its UK stores helping vulnerable customers avoid crowds when grocery shopping. Sainsbury’s has partnered with Ufirst to roll out its new virtual…

Ocado is accelerating the development of its “robotic picking products” as the pandemic presents opportunities bigger “than we imagined (were) previously possible”.

Ocado is relaunching its app after being forced to scrap it in March due to 1000% jump in traffic

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July 9, 2020

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Ocado is relaunching its app months after being forced to shut it down and turn away new customers as it was pushed to breaking point. In mid-March, the online grocer…

BoohooMan has launched its first ever video game to mark the launch of its second collection with rapper Quavo.

BoohooMan launches first video game to mark release of new Quavo collaboration

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May 20, 2020

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BoohooMan has launched its first ever video game to mark the launch of its second collection with rapper Quavo. ‘Quavo – Go All the Way’ is a smartphone game, now…

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London Fashion Week: How IBM is supporting the British Fashion Council and the ‘Next-Generation’ of Retail

22/09/2020 1:31 PM

IBM is supporting the BFC by optimising the digital London Fashion Week experience, enabling designers to showcase their stories through multimedia content and ensuring an engaging user experience for the global fashion audience.

We are currently living in an altered world. COVID-19 has shown the fragility of businesses across all industries, but particularly in the fashion and retail sector. Whilst many companies had…

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