Iceland partners with Deliveroo to offer 25-minute delivery across the UK. Starting from 53 stores on September 25, the service will expand to 800 stores by the end of October, offering over 3,000 products, including exclusive brands and value ranges.

Not On The High Street partners with Deliveroo to offer over 1,000 gifts from small brands across London, with deliveries in 25 minutes. The initiative supports small UK businesses and expands Deliveroo's growing "Deliveroo Shopping" service.

Tesco is preparing to relaunch its F&F clothing range online, marking its return since 2018. The new digital offering will complement Tesco’s marketplace, which launched in June. This move follows F&F’s exit from Next’s site earlier this year.

Asos is cutting over 200 head office roles as part of a major restructuring effort. This comes after the retailer reported a $120M loss in the first half of 2024. The tech team is most affected, but new roles are being created.

B&Q, part of Kingfisher Group, achieved 40% marketplace participation on diy.com in H1 2024. With 1.5M products and £157M in GMV, the platform saw a 78% YoY growth. Kingfisher's broader strategy includes rapid marketplace expansion in Iberia and France.

Co-op launches a 24-hour grocery delivery service in select UK cities. Partnering with Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats, they aim to capture over one-third of the quick commerce market. Service targets Gen Z and night shift workers.

Amazon will reduce Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) fees by up to £1.60/€1.87 for small oversize items. This fee cut impacts UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain from September 16, 2024. The goal is to expand the range of small oversize products available on Amazon's platforms by lowering seller costs.

Will Shu, CEO of Deliveroo, sold 9.4M shares worth £15M for personal investments after Deliveroo's first profit of £1.3M. Despite the sale, Shu retains 95.8M shares. The company also announced a £150M buyback, and its stock remains stable.

Volt and Farfetch announced a new partnership on Sept. 18, 2024. Farfetch customers in the U.K., Germany, and Netherlands can now make real-time payments directly from their bank accounts. The integration enhances the shopping experience by eliminating chargebacks and reducing fraud risks.

Asos has seen significant sales growth since joining TikTok Shop in March 2024, with 57% of transactions from new customers. Execs believe social shopping may eventually bypass traditional online retailers if shoppers buy directly on TikTok.

UK-based DELLI has raised $6M in a Seed extension to build on its success. The online food marketplace has seen 16X growth in sales, with users doubling their basket size. Founded by Marie Petrovicka and Simon Beckerman, DELLI is now expanding regionally and enhancing its tools for sellers.

The CMA provisionally ruled that Google abused its dominant ad market position since 2015. This could lead to fines up to 10% of Google’s global turnover. Google disagrees, saying the claims misinterpret the ad tech sector.

Amazon has expanded its AI-powered assistant, Rufus, to the UK, offering customers a new way to shop. Initially rolled out to select users, Rufus answers questions, compares products, and enhances shopping experiences.

Delli, founded by Simon Beckerman, secured $6M in new funding. With 16x revenue growth, Delli plans to double its team and expand beyond the UK. Led by investors like Balderton, they aim to tap into the US market.

Uber Eats partners with Michelin-star chef Simon Rogan for a $100 (or £80) five-course delivery menu. Ingredients come from Rogan's Cumbrian farm, with local meat, electric vehicles, and seaweed packaging enhancing sustainability.

Depop launched an AI tool that generates a complete listing from a single photo. The new feature adds item details like brand and color automatically. Depop's AI integration aims to boost second-hand shopping efficiency.

Boohoo will stop fulfilling U.S. orders locally by Nov. 11, closing its Pennsylvania warehouse just over a year after opening it. The change could cost Boohoo $44.5M in write-offs. The company will now fulfill U.S. orders from the UK.

Asos turned down a £215M bid for Topshop by Shein and ABG, favoring a £135M joint venture with Heartland. This gives Asos distribution rights and future royalties for the Topshop brand, boosting long-term growth.

UK-based Warehow has raised $2.7M in a Series A round to expand its fulfilment services. Led by Mercia Ventures, the funds will grow storage and improve technology for major clients like Puma and River Island.

Gymshark appoints Sian Keane as chief people officer, while Fabien Versavau is set to take over as CEO of La Redoute. Both brands focus on global growth, with Gymshark transforming into an omnichannel giant and La Redoute strengthening its home and fashion segments.

Reboxed's new platform, ReboxedOS, empowers brands to scale resale and recycling programs. Founded in 2019, the London startup helps retailers like Three Mobile, aiming to rehome 100M devices and promote sustainability.

ASOS sold a 75% stake in Topshop to Heartland, generating $146M to strengthen its balance sheet. ASOS retains 25% and faces pressure from rivals like Shein and Temu. Shares rose 18% following the announcement.

Littlest Luxuries has relaunched after a merger with peer platform Little Fashion House. The business aims to be the leading marketplace for authenticated luxury childrenswear, addressing high clothing circulation and reducing waste. The marketplace had 600+ sellers on a waitlist before launch.

Shift has launched a logistics driver marketplace to serve enterprise clients like IKEA. The service aims to reduce last-mile delivery costs using proprietary tech. This follows the acquisition of Tuffnells and a $6.8M funding round led by Fuel Ventures.

Trouva, an online marketplace, has left many of its 650 boutique partners unpaid for over a month, despite promises of swift payment resolution. Trouva's acquisition by Fy! and a pending funding round are cited as reasons for the delays.

Zapp is expanding in London after the exit of rivals like Getir. It has added new stores and is hiring for 20 senior roles. Zapp focuses on premium customers, offering luxury items with an average order value of $50. The company aims for further growth in London.

Asos may be ending free returns for some customers in the UK. An email update hinted at changes to the returns policy, similar to a move made in the US last year where a $4.99 fee was introduced. The potential change targets "serial refunders".

Fruugo appoints ex-Amazon director Fergal Gara as COO, leveraging his retail expertise to drive global growth. Gara brings deep experience from Amazon, Sony, and Asda to guide Fruugo's strategy in 2024 and beyond.

eBay UK's new policy reduces free private seller listings from 1,000 to 300 monthly, starting October 1st. A fixed 3% international fee will apply to all regions, and cash on collection payments will be removed for increased security.

Fresha, a London-based beauty platform, raised €27.8M in venture debt from J.P. Morgan. This funding will enhance their AI and machine learning capabilities, fueling global expansion and helping beauty professionals offer tailored services.

Tilt, a UK-based live-shopping app, raised $18M in Series A funding, led by Balderton Capital. The app, founded by ex-Revolut employees, has gained 500K users since launching. Tilt focuses on real-time fashion sales, aiming to tap into the Gen Z market.

Yodel unveils new collection services for SMEs, offering tailored solutions for businesses sending over or under 50 parcels weekly. Following a 200% rise in C2C volumes, Yodel supports the growing £7B resale market in the UK.

SportsShoes launched a new composable website on BigCommerce after a £2.5M overhaul. The site increased conversion rates by 19% and average order value by 10%. It uses Next.js and Prismic.io CMS for a seamless customer experience.

Waitrose launched its first 'delivery hatch' on August 21 at Finchley Road, extending delivery hours via Deliveroo and Uber Eats. This innovation helps manage demand and attracts new customers. The grocer plans to open 100 new convenience shops.

Just Eat's ad, featuring McDonald's burgers, has been banned by the UK's ASA for targeting minors. Despite using age filters, the ASA ruled that the ad violated the CAP code by not preventing exposure to those under 16.

Boohoo has halted payments to a few suppliers due to low-quality clothing. Sales dropped 17% to $1.8B as Boohoo faces tough competition and rising inflation. The company, dealing with $407M in debt, is under pressure to resolve issues.

Sephora UK partners with DHL to manage its supply chain, including a new carbon-neutral distribution center in Coventry. This five-year deal supports Sephora's UK expansion strategy, aiming for sustainable growth.

Newless, a new UK-based fashion service, lets customers transform old clothes into custom pieces. The process is easy, with prices ranging from $88 to $188. Newless will also hold pop-ups where customers can upcycle garments live.

Shein, valued at $63B, might let the British public buy shares in its London IPO. This unusual move, backed by JP Morgan, faces criticism due to Shein's alleged environmental issues. Originally, Shein considered a US listing but shifted to London.

Asos has introduced Nibble, an AI chatbot that lets shoppers haggle on prices. Some users reported discounts of up to 40%. This move follows Asos' ongoing commitment to AI, including a new 3-year deal with Microsoft signed earlier this month.

Fanatics renewed its deal with the FA after record sales of England merchandise during Euro 2024. The extended deal includes e-commerce rights and in-stadium retail operations, helping the FA invest in football development.

Shein is exploring warehouse sites in the UK's Midlands ahead of its expected $63B London IPO. The fashion giant seeks locations of up to 600K sq ft, focusing on sites ready for e-commerce operations. This move ties to its future growth plans.

Amazon will trial its Prime Air drone delivery service in the UK, partnering with six organizations. This test aims to gather data on drone safety, airspace integration, and regulatory clarity. The goal is to modernize UK airspace.

Yodel, a UK delivery firm, secured £85M to fuel growth. The funding will enhance automation, infrastructure, and partnerships like PayPoint. With a 200% rise in customer-to-customer deliveries, Yodel plans to strengthen its market position.

Deliveroo, backed by Amazon, reported a $1.65M profit for H1 2024, marking its first-ever profit. This marks a significant recovery from a $105.1M loss last year. Consumer demand rose, driving a 10% stock surge to $1.80 per share.

La Redoute has appointed Richard Burke as the new CEO of its UK operations. Burke, who has been with the company since 2012, will focus on maintaining commercial success and planning for long-term growth and profitability.

Depop and Selfridges are leveraging AI analytics from Truss to enhance their second-hand fashion offerings. The project, supported by the UK government, aims to automate pricing, optimize product recommendations, and lower carbon emissions. With fast fashion cycles shortening, AI insights have become essential for retailers.

Vinted's attempt to streamline shipping by limiting seller choices backfired. UK sellers, many lacking printers and nearby drop-off points, forced the platform to restore the option to deselect shipping methods.

ASOS signed a 3-year deal with Microsoft to enhance AI in operations. The retailer will use tools like Power Automate and Microsoft Copilot to automate tasks and boost efficiency. This deal strengthens their AI Stylist feature, offering personalized shopping experiences.

Amazon has launched its first micromobility hub in Norwich, adding to over 40 similar hubs across Europe. The Norwich hub is part of a £300M investment to electrify deliveries, using electric cargo bikes to cut emissions and deliver thousands of packages weekly.