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UK shoppers favour faster delivery amid retail shift
Customer Experience

UK shoppers favour faster delivery amid retail shift

Next-day and signed-for parcels are gaining ground as UK shoppers prioritise speed and certainty at checkout, Scurri said.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
B&Q teams up with Rithum to boost online sales strategy
eCommerce

B&Q teams up with Rithum to boost online sales strategy

B&Q inks partnership with Rithum to improve its eCommerce strategy, bolster marketplace expansion, and reduce new product enlistment time by half.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024

Global Stories

Do it yourself (DIY) stories

UK eCommerce parcel volumes flat as electronics surge
eCommerce

UK eCommerce parcel volumes flat as electronics surge

Electronics and DIY orders helped offset falls in fashion and food, leaving UK eCommerce parcel growth almost unchanged in Q2.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Hands-on Review: Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus 3D printer
AR, VR & Metaverse

Hands-on Review: Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus 3D printer

In a hands-on review, the Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus impresses with its spacious build volume and ease of use, making it an ideal entry-level 3D printer.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Hands-on Review: Cricut Every Day Iron-On materials on Cricut Maker 3 and EasyPress Mini
Fonts

Hands-on Review: Cricut Every Day Iron-On materials on Cricut Maker 3 and EasyPress Mini

Unboxing four new Cricut iron-on vinyl rolls opens a world of creative possibilities, with designs ranging from festive T-shirts to custom mugs.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Hands-on Review: Cricut EasyPress Mini
Gadgets

Hands-on Review: Cricut EasyPress Mini

Cricut EasyPress Mini proves to be an ideal tool for small and large crafting projects, allowing creativity to flourish even in hard-to-reach places.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Hands-on Review: HTVRONT Vinyl Heat Press
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HTVRONT Vinyl Heat Press

Introducing the HTVRONT: The heat press machine designed to make vinyl work easier and safer for all your DIY projects.

By Lama Farhat • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2022
Ever wanted Superman-vision? WalabotDIY might deliver
Smart appliances

Ever wanted Superman-vision? WalabotDIY might deliver

Vayyar Imaging's WalabotDIY, a 3D-imaging sensor, is now available for Australian DIY enthusiasts, allowing users to see inside walls.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
Handle Your Own Publicity
X

Handle Your Own Publicity

Small businesses can struggle with publicity, but founders Jules Brooke and Simone Heydon are changing that with Handle Your Own PR, now expanding in the UK.

By Angelique Jurd • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2012
Free your Photos
Printing

Free your Photos

Are your digital photos nothing but a bunch of lifeless ones and zeros occupying space on your hard drive? Here are some ways to bring them to life.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Do it yourself (DIY) stories

Solar-powered cars are still a dream, but solar-powered life on the road is already here
Clean technologies

Solar-powered cars are still a dream, but solar-powered life on the road is already here

Thousands of campervans now use rooftop panels to run fridges, lights and laptops off-grid, thanks to cheaper batteries and smarter kits.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Unified Commerce Benchmark study highlights retail leaders in Singapore
Customer Experience

Unified Commerce Benchmark study highlights retail leaders in Singapore

Manhattan Associates' Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail unveils key findings from Singapore's retail sector, spotlighting leaders like Nike, Adidas, and Dior.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Foreign buyer tax could have wider economic benefits
Taxation

Foreign buyer tax could have wider economic benefits

A weaker New Zealand dollar is helping lure North American buyers, with one investor already eyeing NZD $50 million for local businesses.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Eight trends shaping construction materials
Supply Chain

Eight trends shaping construction materials

Sustainability, modular builds and antimicrobial coatings are expected to reshape the sector as pandemic-era demand and supply shifts persist.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
Government scraps low-risk building consents
Construction

Government scraps low-risk building consents

Homeowners could save NZD $18 million a year as councils drop consents for sheds, carports and other low-risk work from August.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020
Kiwi company launches DIY wireless asset tracker
Kiwi

Kiwi company launches DIY wireless asset tracker

New Zealand's Wireless Nation introduces the Fox Tracker, a DIY wireless asset tracker that could save businesses and individuals thousands of dollars annually.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2017
Mitre 10 annual sales rise 10% on back of Auckland, Christchurch activity
Fletcher Building

Mitre 10 annual sales rise 10% on back of Auckland, Christchurch activity

Mitre 10, the hardware chain, said full-year sales rose 10 percent to exceed $1 billion for the first time, driven by demand in Christchurch and Au.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014