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New “wartime” measures could be brought in by the government to prevent sellers profiteering from essential items in high demand during the UK’s lockdown.

Boris Johnson summons top tech firms to Downing Street

March 12, 2020

Boris Johnson, Coronavirus retail, COVID 19, Facebook, Google, government, Rishi Sunak, tech, Twitter

Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with senior figures from Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple and Facebook on Wednesday evening to discuss the fight against fake news concerning the coronavirus. Executives from…

Amazon taps Tesco veteran for Alexa Shopping

March 10, 2020

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

Apps / Mobile, Companies, Ecommerce, News

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Tesco technology veteran Paul Wilkinson has moved to Amazon’s Alexa Shopping business into the position of senior product manager. The tech expert spent nearly 10 years at Tesco, where he…

Subterranean eco delivery network Magway launches crowdfunder

November 15, 2019

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

Delivery / Supply Chain, Ecommerce

crowdfunder, Delivery, Magway, pipes, subterranean, tech, underground, underground pipes

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Tech startup Magway this week launched a crowdfunding campaign to develop its underground pipe delivery technology. With the surge in online shopping and delivery rates, Magway’s sustainable transport solution aims…

Alibaba is facing a backlash from staff after demanding they submit detailed daily health reports.

Alibaba IPO shrinks cash pool in Hong Kong

November 15, 2019

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

News

Alibaba, Hong Kong, Hong Kong stock exchange, Initial Public Offering, IPO, Jack Ma, offering, Retail, Shares, tech

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Alibaba Group’s impending initial public offering is shrinking cash levels in Hong Kong. The city has spent the past months contending with political protests, with Alibaba’s proposed $13.4 billion (£10.5…

Shop Direct announces University of Liverpool partnership developing next generation of tech talent

November 8, 2019

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

News

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Shop Direct has unveiled a new partnership with the University of Liverpool. The multi-brand online retailer, which is based in Speke, Liverpool, has become an employability partner with the university.…

Alibaba 1 of 100 Chinese tech firms to have government officials assigned

September 23, 2019

Ben Stevens

Industry

Alibaba, China, government officials, Hangzhou, tech

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Alibaba is to have a Chinese government official assigned to work with it in the latest escalation in the ties between the state and the private sector. Over 100 companies…

Depop opens first UK retail space with Selfridges

August 1, 2019

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

Ecommerce, Instore

App, Depop, in store, launch, market place, Pop-Up, resale, Selfridges, tech

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London-based fashion resale app Depop has opened its first retail space in the UK, after partnering up with Selfridges. Depop has taken over the luxury department store’s Designer Studio up…

Huawei reportedly planning to lay off hundreds of US workers

July 15, 2019

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

Companies

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Chinese tech giant Huawei is preparing to lay off hundreds of its US workers, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The Shenzhen, China-headquartered consumer electronics business has…

Global retail technology spend to surpass $200bn this year

June 17, 2019

Ben Stevens

Industry, News

Argos, Asos, Boohoo, Ebay, M&S, Retail Technology Spend, tech

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Global retail technology spending is set to reach $200 billion this year as physical retailers scramble to compete with their online counterparts. According to new research from Tech, technology spend…

Amazon prepares for facial recognition vote

May 22, 2019

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

Artificial Intelligence, Ecommerce, News

AI, Amazon, Amazon annual general meeting, facial recognition, Jeff Bezos, law enforcement, police, security, tech

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Amazon shareholders will vote in two different polls today to asses if the online retail giant can sell its facial recognition technology to US police forces. Ahead of Amazon’s annual…

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Boris Johnson summons top tech firms to Downing Street

Amazon taps Tesco veteran for Alexa Shopping

Subterranean eco delivery network Magway launches crowdfunder

Alibaba IPO shrinks cash pool in Hong Kong

Shop Direct announces University of Liverpool partnership developing next generation of tech talent

Alibaba 1 of 100 Chinese tech firms to have government officials assigned

Depop opens first UK retail space with Selfridges

Huawei reportedly planning to lay off hundreds of US workers

Global retail technology spend to surpass $200bn this year

Amazon prepares for facial recognition vote

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