News roundup–Amazon launches UK grocery store, more


Amazon has gone live with its UK grocery store. The new department sells
dried goods, beverages, and fresh food including fresh meat and
fish. Mail order butcher Donald Russell and
fishmonger The Fish Society are among the
merchants selling through the site.

Like-for-like UK sales at Marks & Spencer for
the 13 weeks to 3rd July rose 3.6 percent. Total UK sales grew
4.8 percent. In a company statement, M&S said its direct business
had a strong quarter with sales up 49 percent. Its multichannel
ordering service “Shop Your Way” was increased to 400
stores during the period.

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