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Lidl launches “Lidl Pay” mobile payments service in loyalty app

April 23, 2021

Lidl has launched a new mobile payment option inside its Lidl Plus loyalty app, allowing shoppers to pay using their smartphone. From today Lidl shoppers in Germany can pay for…

Google’s Shopping app will soon be scrapped on mobile devices entirely as the tech giant shifts its focus to its web platform.

Google to scrap Shopping app on mobile

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April 14, 2021

Ben Stevens

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Google’s Shopping app will soon be scrapped on mobile devices entirely as the tech giant shifts its focus to its web platform. Google Shopping will no longer be available as…

East of England Co-op hire Safepoint to protect delivery drivers

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March 15, 2021

George Iddenden

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East of England Co-op has partnered with security company Safepoint to protect its delivery drivers as crime against retail workers continues to surge. The retailer has recently partnered with mobile…

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

Tesco workers told to pause NHS Track & Trace app when at work to avoid “false positives”

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January 7, 2021

Ben Stevens

Tesco is informing staff at some of its stores to turn off the NHS Track & Trace app to avoid false positives. Employees at a Tesco store in Redruth, Cornwall,…

Klarna launches price-tracking feature

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November 17, 2020

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

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Klarna has announced the launch of a price drop widget allowing customers to track the latest deals and sales. Created in time for the festive season, Klarna’s new iOS feature…

Deliveroo, Amazon Flex, and other gig-economy-based delivery platforms are set to be dramatically impacted in the UK following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

Uber looks to ramp up grocery operations after delivery overtakes ride-sharing business

Apps / Mobile Companies Delivery / Supply Chain News

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November 10, 2020

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

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Uber’s four-year-old delivery business generated $8.6 billion in bookings for its third quarter to September 30. Reporting back on the highlights from quarter, Uber noted that although its overall bookings…

Monzo launches £180-a-year Premium package with new metal card

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October 20, 2020

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

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Digital banking business Monzo today launched its new Premium package, offering phone and travel insurance for customers. The metal Premium card will cost £50 to make and cost customers £180…

Muji launches payment app across UK stores

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October 20, 2020

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

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Japanese household and lifestyle retailer Muji has launched a new customer payment app across its eleven UK stores. MishiPay’s Scan, Pay & Go app means customers will be able to…

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

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App Loyalty scheme M&S Marks & Spencer Sparks

September 21, 2020

Ben Stevens

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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 is being sued for billions of pounds in the UK and Europe over accusations it has illegally collected personal information of millions of children.

TikTok rejects Microsoft deal, chooses Oracle instead

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September 14, 2020

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

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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…

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Lidl launches “Lidl Pay” mobile payments service in loyalty app

Google to scrap Shopping app on mobile

East of England Co-op hire Safepoint to protect delivery drivers

Tesco workers told to pause NHS Track & Trace app when at work to avoid “false positives”

Klarna launches price-tracking feature

Monzo launches £180-a-year Premium package with new metal card

Muji launches payment app across UK stores

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

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