Online shopping26 Dec 2025Boxing Day shopping falls flat once againAlthough shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.26 Dec 202517 Dec 2025The people and robots behind your Christmas shopAn online retailer takes on extra staff to work alongside its non-human warehouse helpers.17 Dec 202515 Dec 2025'Throw the parcel at the door' - Evri couriers cutting corners to earn a better wageBBC Panorama investigates the delivery firm - a market leader with the worst reputation for non-deliveries.15 Dec 202510 Dec 2025'Dumped' Evri parcel deliveries criticised by MPsMPs receive complaints from constituents about abandoned parcels and wrong delivery addresses.10 Dec 20259 Dec 2025AI tools transform Christmas gifting as shoppers turn to chatbotsShopper are increasingly using chatbots for their hard-to-buy-for family and friends, with implications for bargain hunters and businesses.9 Dec 20257 Dec 2025Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about taxHere's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.7 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Man hand delivers Evri parcels dumped by binsAndy Baker said the courier company had marked the parcels as delivered or with the sender.3 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Production halted at Chinese factory making 'childlike' sex dollsThe issue is in the spotlight after Shein announced a global ban on the sale of sex dolls with a childlike appearance.3 Dec 20251 Dec 2025E-commerce platform breach exposes nearly 34 million customers' dataRetail giant Coupang is often described as South Korea's equivalent of Amazon.com. 1 Dec 2025...
