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UK leads surge in refurbished PC sales across Europe
Supply Chain

UK leads surge in refurbished PC sales across Europe

UK refurbished PC sales nearly double as price-conscious buyers spur fastest growth in Europe and push second-life tech into the mainstream.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Wallapop taps Swiss AI to power real-time discovery
DevOps

Wallapop taps Swiss AI to power real-time discovery

Wallapop partners with Swiss AI group Albatross to power real-time, in-session product discovery and boost second-hand marketplace engagement.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Designer Kids Club debuts ReLuxe Story circular IDs
Customer Experience

Designer Kids Club debuts ReLuxe Story circular IDs

Designer Kids Club launches ReLuxe Story, using Digital Product Passports to track luxury childrenswear from first purchase to resale.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Monzo reveals AI & secondhand shopping boom in 2025
Data Analytics

Monzo reveals AI & secondhand shopping boom in 2025

Monzo data shows spending on AI platforms has more than doubled to GBP £19 million in 2025, as pre-loved shopping and coffee also surge.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Gumtree partners ShipStation to power UK reCommerce shift
Digital Transformation

Gumtree partners ShipStation to power UK reCommerce shift

Gumtree taps ShipStation for first integrated delivery push as it shifts from local classifieds to a fully transactional UK marketplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Retailers ready for AI-driven shifts in fulfilment, returns
Robotics

Retailers ready for AI-driven shifts in fulfilment, returns

Retailers brace for 2026 as AI, new packaging rules and reCommerce transform warehouse fulfilment, unboxing and returns strategies.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Cyber Monday UK orders soar 70% above Black Friday
Customer Experience

Cyber Monday UK orders soar 70% above Black Friday

Cyber Monday online orders in the UK surged, running about 70% higher than Black Friday as shoppers held out for last-minute deals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
rebuy boosts device repair automation & transparency with Camunda
Digital Transformation

rebuy boosts device repair automation & transparency with Camunda

rebuy partners with Camunda to automate device repair processes, enhancing transparency and efficiency across its refurbishment operations in Europe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Reboxed launches ReboxedOS to boost circular economy efforts
Customer Experience

Reboxed launches ReboxedOS to boost circular economy efforts

Reboxed unveils ReboxedOS, a platform aiding brands and retailers in embracing circular economy practices through advanced recommerce solutions and sustainability tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Global Stories

Recommerce stories

5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Digital Transformation

5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026

AI shopping agents, stricter sustainability rules and tougher cross-border compliance are set to reshape online retail by 2026.

By Bobby Joseph • 7 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Generational divides shape how shoppers use green data
Marketing Technologies

Generational divides shape how shoppers use green data

Millennials, Gen Z and Baby Boomers want very different green data, forcing brands to tailor sustainability messaging by age group.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Echo buys BMS to build end-to-end tech lifecycle group
Data Protection

Echo buys BMS to build end-to-end tech lifecycle group

Echo acquires BMS to create an end-to-end tech lifecycle group, expanding reuse and e-waste recycling services across New Zealand and Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
AI, circular retail & data to reshape global shopping
Customer Experience

AI, circular retail & data to reshape global shopping

AI agents, circular retail and tighter rules will upend shopping by 2026, Akeneo warns, as poor product data threatens brand visibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Mangopay names Andy Wiggan Chief Product Officer
Disaster Recovery

Mangopay names Andy Wiggan Chief Product Officer

Mangopay hires former Spotify and GoCardless executive Andy Wiggan as Chief Product Officer to drive wallet-first growth and crypto expansion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Blue Yonder boosts returns solutions with Optoro acquisition
Customer Experience

Blue Yonder boosts returns solutions with Optoro acquisition

Blue Yonder has acquired Optoro to enhance returns management, aiming to cut waste and boost efficiency for retailers amid soaring USD $890bn return costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Restive forecasts 2025 retail trends: convenience reigns
Surveillance

Restive forecasts 2025 retail trends: convenience reigns

Technology consultancy Restive predicts that convenience, personalisation, and sustainability will dominate retail trends in 2025 for both online and physical stores.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Recommerce stories

EILEEN FISHER adopts Aptos tech to unify store sales
Customer Relationship Management

EILEEN FISHER adopts Aptos tech to unify store sales

EILEEN FISHER will roll out Aptos ONE POS across 50+ North American stores to unify sales, inventory visibility and omnichannel service.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026