eBay: UK profit surges after selling fees removed Retail Profit at the UK arm of eBay has surged despite its decision to waive selling fees impacting its revenue during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The division of the US giant has posted a pre-tax profit of £36.5m for 2024, up from the £2.7m it achieved in 2023. New accounts filed with [...]
Not on the High Street slashes jobs as losses widen Retail Not on the High Street has continued to slash jobs in a bid to stem its widening losses amid falling sales. The Bristol-headquartered business cut its headcount in March this year having also shed 70 members of staff in the year to 31 March, 2024. The update has been revealed in newly filed accounts with [...]
‘Were did you get that?’ How an entrepreneur is taking word of mouth online Entrepreneurship How many times have you found yourself distracted by a paid advertisement pop-up while endlessly scrolling through your favourite social media platform? This type of algorithm is an average experience for the majority of social media users today, and one that often dominates a large portion of any brand’s marketing budget. Tiktok, for example, is [...]
Deliveroo partners with Not On The High Street in boost for small retailers September 24, 2024 Deliveroo has partnered with e-commerce distributor Not On The High Street to provide personalised gifts on demand in the latest expansion of the on-demand service’s shopping offering. The partnership, which Deliveroo has said could see gifts on customers’ doorsteps in as little as 25 minutes, will allow users to order from 15 independent small brands [...]
