Tech News

Amazon opens its first 4-star store in the UK

Amazon has taken a step into the unknown by opening up its first physical non-food store outside the US on Wednesday.

8 October 2021

Work

China's Amazon says delivery bots are the future. Here's why

Here are four charts that explain why Alibaba is investing in autonomous delivery robots, and why the company claims they're the future

27 August 2021

Moments

How to shop online for sunglasses that won’t cost the Earth

Our team have tried and tested sunglasses bought online to help you shop for your summer holiday. Even better, most of them are sustainable brands.

23 July 2021

Work

British grocery robots cause warehouse fire again

The fire at an Ocado warehouse in London is an unfortunate side-effect of the company's high-tech focus on automation.

19 July 2021

Tech News

EU rules on product safety set for digital-era upgrade

To avoid children’s dolls being hacked or phone chargers catching fire, the EU is pitching a revamp of its product safety rules.

1 July 2021

Home

New technologies are reshaping how we shop

From online shopping platforms to live traffic monitors, Jeanne DiMaira shares her insights on the changing retail landscape.

24 June 2021

Tech News

Amazon is buying MGM, the studio behind James Bond, for €6.9 billion

The move is set to shore up Amazon's streaming services, giving the company access to more than 4,000 films.

26 May 2021

Conscious Travel

10 things you need to pack before setting off on a campervan adventure

From bottles to bath robes, here is the ultimate kit list for any campervan trip.

27 January 2021

World

Budapest's Christmas market goes online due to COVID-19 restrictions

One of the most traditional Christmas markets in Budapest has been forced to go online due to the coronavirus pandemic.

7 December 2020

World News

Black Friday: Are buying habits across Europe different this year?

As retail stores remain closed throughout Europe and many people are housebound, consumer trends have shifted this Black Friday.

27 November 2020

World

Black Friday: have lockdowns dampened the urge to part with cash?

It's traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year, but with the closure of non-essential shops, consumer surveys suggest shoppers are much less likely to go bargain-hunting.

27 November 2020

Germany

Black Friday: Amazon workers in Germany go on strike

Around 2,500 Amazon workers across the country are predicted to take part in walkouts, according to the union Ver.di.

27 November 2020

World

Playstation 5: Retailers across Europe struggle with demand

A new report by Oxford University explores the impact gaming has on people's wellbeing.

20 November 2020

Earth News

Euroviews. It's time to dismantle fast fashion and its exploitative practices

Frankie Leach argues that "there is no redemption for fast fashion" in the wake of the Boohoo slavery scandal.

10 July 2020

World News

Could your social media posts stop you getting a loan or a mortgage?

So-called social scoring systems are increasingly being deployed by businesses and governments to determine the trustworthiness of customers and citizens, a new report has warned.

24 June 2020

Earth News

Europe’s largest online fashion store to go fully sustainable

Brands will have to meet requirements for ethics and environmental actions to sell their products on the site.

29 May 2020

World News

Ryanair ruling: ECJ warns airlines against VAT add-ons, taxes and fees

The decision comes at the end of an almost decade-long battle between budget carrier Ryanair and the Italian Competition and Market Authority

23 April 2020

Earth News

Would you buy half-used beauty products?

Welcome to the dirty and dangerous world of resale’s next big trend.

5 February 2020

Earth News

Online shopping’s big issue is perfect fit. Can true size models help?

A new brand is aiming to end online returns with a solution to show how the dress will look on you.

30 January 2020

Earth News

This fashion brand called Gatsby's is dressing generations of men

All while donating 15% of its sales to charity. There are no frivolous parties here.

3 December 2019