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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

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November 10, 2020

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…

Walmart to open holiday pop-ups to meet demand for online orders

Walmart launches four new omnichannel test stores with ‘rapid prototype’ approach

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November 2, 2020

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Walmart has outlined plans to turn four of its stores into test centres for piloting new technology. The US retail giant on Thursday said it was focused on meeting the…

Cambridge-based computer chip designer ARM Holdings will be sold to American firm Nvidia in a deal valuing ARM at $40 billion.

ARM Holdings sold to Nvidia in $40bn deal

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September 14, 2020

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Cambridge-based computer chip designer ARM Holdings will be sold to American firm Nvidia in a deal valuing ARM at $40 billion. ARM creates chip designs licensed out to Apple, Samsung,…

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

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March 12, 2020

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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’s Alexa smart assistant can now direct users to their nearest COVID-19 testing sites or help them find a vaccine trial.

Amazon taps Tesco veteran for Alexa Shopping

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March 10, 2020

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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

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November 15, 2019

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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 powered ahead of analyst estimates to see revenues rise 37 per cent over its previous quarter, but concerns remain over growing government crackdowns.

Alibaba IPO shrinks cash pool in Hong Kong

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November 15, 2019

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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

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November 8, 2019

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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

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September 23, 2019

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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

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August 1, 2019

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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…

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Walmart launches four new omnichannel test stores with ‘rapid prototype’ approach

ARM Holdings sold to Nvidia in $40bn deal

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

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