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Online retail sales still up but growth slowing according to IMRG Capgemini

Online retail sales up 15%, but growth through smartphones slowing

UK online retail sales up – but electricals sector slumps

Music retailer Dawsons unveils ‘smart glasses’ to improve online shopping experience

Phones 4u goes into administration. Are EE and Vodafone to blame?

Rip-off Britain: UK shoppers pay more for technology

Expedia announces plans to accept Bitcoin payments

Expedia has become the latest e-commerce website to accept payments made from customers using Bitcoin as well as generic generic forms of currency. Though big news for Bitcoin enthusiasts (replete in their tinfoil hats and Ron Paul t-shirts), the acceptance...

Apple store construction crew stunned by discovery of 15th century hospital ruins

Apple's retail store building crew got a surprise when they uncovered the remains of a 15th century hospital on the site where the company's newest Madrid store was being built. The hospital, originally known as San Andres hospital, was used...

HMV? That's Asda price as supermarket chain considers buyout

A new twist in the HMV administration story has come today, with rumours that supermarket chain Asda may be looking into snapping up the ailing record stores. If Asda do wish to pursue the buyout, they'll now likely have to...