Ecommerce news uk

Here are some recent ecommerce news from the UK:

  1. UK Online Sales Reach Record High: According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), online sales in the UK reached a record high in 2020, with £1 in every £5 spent online. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Amazon to Create 1,000 New Jobs in the UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK, including roles in customer service, logistics, and technology. (Source: BBC News)
  3. John Lewis Partnership to Close 50 Stores: The John Lewis Partnership has announced plans to close 50 stores across the UK, as part of a major restructuring effort. (Source: The Telegraph)
  4. Asos to Acquire Topshop and Topman: Asos has agreed to acquire the Topshop and Topman brands from Arcadia Group, in a deal worth £295 million. (Source: The Financial Times)
  5. UK Ecommerce Growth Slows Down: According to a report by IMRG, the UK ecommerce market grew by 12.2% in 2020, down from 15.1% in 2019. (Source: Retail Week)
  6. New Ecommerce Platform for Small Businesses: The UK government has launched a new ecommerce platform, called "Small Business 100", to help small businesses sell online. (Source: The Times)
  7. Amazon to Launch New Delivery Service: Amazon is launching a new delivery service, called "Amazon Logistics", which will allow it to deliver packages directly to customers. (Source: The Telegraph)
  8. Ebay to Acquire TCGplayer: Ebay has agreed to acquire TCGplayer, a US-based online marketplace for trading card games and collectibles. (Source: The Verge)
  9. UK Ecommerce Firms to Create 10,000 New Jobs: According to a report by the Ecommerce Foundation, UK ecommerce firms are expected to create 10,000 new jobs in the next year. (Source: The Independent)
  10. New Ecommerce Regulations Coming into Force: New ecommerce regulations, known as the "Consumer Rights Act", are coming into force in the UK, which will give consumers more protection when shopping online. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the latest ecommerce news from the UK. If you're interested in staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the UK ecommerce industry, I recommend following reputable sources such as The Guardian, The Telegraph, and Retail Week.