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Valentine's drives sharp rise in UK eCommerce orders

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Valentine's Day drove a surge in UK online orders, with early-week volumes more than doubling as delivery timing trumped last-minute buys.
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Fleet electrification shifts from compliance to costs

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Fleet electrification is shifting from green compliance to cost-cutting strategy, EO Charging survey finds, despite policy and energy uncertainty.
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ProGlove co founder Brunnbauer takes managing director role

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ProGlove co-founder Konstantin Brunnbauer becomes managing director as CEO Stefan Lampa steps down and shifts to an advisory role.
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UK online shipments climb as pet care leads growth

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UK online parcels jumped 17% in late 2025 as pet care and beauty surged, even as fashion and homewares shipments slid, Scurri data shows.
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Scurri hits 180m shipments & EUR €19.2bn eCommerce GMV

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Scurri processes 180m shipments in 2025 as eCommerce GMV hits EUR €19.2bn and its platform annualises at over 200m parcels into 2026.
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CapitaLand Ascendas REIT buys DHL Ohio hub for SGD $94.5m

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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CapitaLand Ascendas REIT to buy DHL's Canal Winchester Ohio logistics hub for SGD $94.5m in a sale and leaseback to deepen Midwest reach.
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Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
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ProGlove unveils AI tools to cut strain, boost safety

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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ProGlove launches AI analytics and a voice assistant to cut ergonomic strain, sharpen warehouse safety and boost frontline productivity.
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Rove unveils AI platform to speed brands' global growth

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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UK start-up Rove has launched an AI market intelligence platform promising faster, cheaper global expansion for consumer brands.
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Loop Returns urges UK retailers to rethink global returns

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Loop Returns warns UK brands that neglected international returns risk eroding margins and loyalty as global eCommerce hits USD $6.3 trillion.
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HappyRobot raises USD $44 million to boost AI for supply chains

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Supply chain startup HappyRobot has raised USD $44 million to enhance its AI workforce platform, aiming to transform enterprise operations with advanced automation.
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Bloq.it & InPost to deploy 20,000 battery smart lockers in Europe

Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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Bloq.it partners with InPost to deploy 20,000 battery-powered smart lockers across Europe, enhancing parcel pick-up in previously inaccessible locations.
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SER unveils AI bundles to boost SAP finance & procurement

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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SER Group launches AI-powered Doxis bundles to boost SAP finance and procurement, enhancing automation and efficiency in purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash workflows.
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Shipster & Huxloe team up to enhance parcel management for eCommerce

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Shipster and Huxloe have partnered to offer eCommerce retailers enhanced parcel management, combining shipping software with multi-carrier delivery services.
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Bloq.it lands EUR €28 million to fuel European locker growth

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Bloq.it secures EUR €28 million in Series B to expand its smart locker network and acquisitions across Europe, boosting parcel logistics in OOH delivery.
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SER Group named leader in Gartner's 2024 Magic Quadrant

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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SER Group has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Document Management, highlighting its excellence in enterprise content management.
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Phishing attacks rise in 2024 with AI-driven tactics

Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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Cybersecurity experts report a sharp rise in phishing attacks in 2024, with 94% of organisations affected and AI tactics in 67.4% of incidents.
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NP Digital acquires SearchGuru to bolster APAC market presence

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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NP Digital is set to acquire SearchGuru, boosting its APAC presence and enhancing service offerings. This move adds 120 marketers to NP's 270-strong team.
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VIPRE report predicts 276% rise in malware in 2024

Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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VIPRE's annual email threat landscape study reveals a 276% rise in malware, with financial services the most targeted sector.
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Hornetsecurity analysis reveals surge in email threats

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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Hornetsecurity's 2024 report shows a 144% surge in malicious web links in emails, with phishing remaining the top email threat.