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Walmart says it blocked more than 20 million bots from buying a PlayStation 5 in just 30 minutes as it calls on other retailers to help stamp out the problem.

Amazon is replacing customers’ missing PS5s as UK retailers receive new stock

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December 4, 2020

Amazon is offering PlayStation 5 customers who failed to receive their consoles first refusal as retailers across the UK receive new stock. UK retailers including Argos, Game, Amazon, AO, John…

Charged’s Top 5 Stories of the Week – Sainsbury’s cancels orders, more PS5 chaos and Aldi expands on-demand delivery

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November 20, 2020

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You can read all these stories below: Sainsbury’s is cancelling delivery orders and permanently blocking accounts without explanation John Lewis, Tesco, Currys and Game websites crash amid PS5 launch…

John Lewis, Game, Currys and Tesco’s websites have all crashed this morning as eager shoppers scramble to get their hands on a PlayStation 5.

John Lewis, Tesco, Currys and Game websites crash amid PS5 launch chaos

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November 19, 2020

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John Lewis, Game, Currys and Tesco’s websites have all crashed this morning as eager shoppers scramble to get their hands on a PlayStation 5. PS5 orders have once again been…

PlayStation 5 consoles are already receiving 55 per cent above their retail price on resale sites as the “rollercoaster” launch gets underway in key markets.

PS5 will no longer be available from physical stores on launch day

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November 6, 2020

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Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 5 will now no longer be available to collect in physical shops on launch day globally. Following news that UK retailers including Game, Smyths and Argos would…

Up to 400,000 retail jobs could be lost on the UK’s high streets thanks to the boom in online shopping and working from home.

Lockdown 2.0 to cost UK retailers £2bn a week

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November 5, 2020

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Retailers are set to lose as a whopping £8 billion over the next month as the UK enters its second national lockdown. Non-essential retailers will have to close their doors…

Midweek Catchup: Walmart scraps robot rollout while Ocado ramps up automation investment

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November 4, 2020

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You can read all these stories below: First UK lockdown saw 16,000 ecommerce businesses created Amazon forced to withdraw Black Friday discount advertising in France due to lockdown Walmart drops…

Game, Smyths and Argos will remain open for Xbox & PS5 pre-order collection despite lockdown

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November 4, 2020

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Game, Argos and Smyths have confirmed that they will allow customers to collect their pre-ordered PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles from stores during lockdown. Both Sony’s PS5 and its…

Klarna has apologised after swathes of customers struggled to secure Xbox Series X pre-orders through its payment plan.

Klarna apologises after Xbox All Access “debacle” hit customers’ credit scores

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September 24, 2020

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Klarna has apologised after swathes of customers struggled to secure Xbox Series X pre-orders through its payment plan. Microsoft partnered with the Swedish payments giant to offer its Xbox All…

Game and Smyths websites have crashed in the release of Xbox Series X pre-orders creates more chaos for consumers.

Game and Smyths websites crash amid Xbox pre-order frenzy

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September 22, 2020

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Game and Smyths websites have crashed as the release of Xbox Series X pre-orders creates more chaos for consumers. Two of the UK’s largest gaming retailers have both seen their…

Charged’s Top 5 Stories of the Week (July 31)

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July 31, 2020

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You can read all these stories below: Asda rolls out high-tech trolley cleaning machine which can kill 99.9% of bacteria in 15 seconds Amazon offers free grocery delivery in UK…

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Amazon is replacing customers’ missing PS5s as UK retailers receive new stock

Charged’s Top 5 Stories of the Week – Sainsbury’s cancels orders, more PS5 chaos and Aldi expands on-demand delivery

John Lewis, Tesco, Currys and Game websites crash amid PS5 launch chaos

PS5 will no longer be available from physical stores on launch day

Lockdown 2.0 to cost UK retailers £2bn a week

Midweek Catchup: Walmart scraps robot rollout while Ocado ramps up automation investment

Game, Smyths and Argos will remain open for Xbox & PS5 pre-order collection despite lockdown

Klarna apologises after Xbox All Access “debacle” hit customers’ credit scores

Game and Smyths websites crash amid Xbox pre-order frenzy

Charged’s Top 5 Stories of the Week (July 31)

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