​Black Friday may have been expected to deliver a major boost to UK fashion stores but not only did it not do that, the race to buy online and general consumer caution meant that early December was weak too.

European Union finance ministers will discuss on Tuesday a planned reform of taxes in the United States that European officials said could affect EU business and global tax rules.

MCH Group, which owns exhibitions such as Art Basel and Baselworld, is looking to gain a foothold in the UK and expand its international portfolio as it announces the acquisition of art show Masterpiece London.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday the country will not close its door to the global internet, but that cyber sovereignty is key in its vision of internet development.

Steinhoff Africa Retail reported a 25 percent rise in full-year operating profit on Monday, thanks mainly to cost cuts and a strong showing at discount clothing chains.

A new report is warning fashion brands not to rely too much on celebrity links and social media, as figures reveal that these strategies are hardly resonating with consumers when it comes to product launches.

The rising popularity of next day and specific day deliveries is impacting retailers’ ability to meet customer expectations, according to IMRG, with the percentage of orders arriving on time dropping by 7.4% in October.

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo muscled his way into Instagram’s top-followed ranks this year as he documented his career and growing family, but pop star Selena Gomez still reigned supreme on the social media platform.

M&S has launched a chatbot for the Christmas shopping season as part of a competition run by Facebook to improve the way brands use its Messenger service.

German retail sales dropped unexpectedly in October, posting their deepest monthly fall in more than a year, data showed on Thursday, in a rare sign of weakness in Europe’s biggest economy.

Alphabet Inc’s Google introduced an app on Wednesday designed to help Android smartphone users stay under the limits of pricey mobile data packages in developing countries.

Amazon is reporting that Cyber Monday this year was the the single biggest shopping day in the company's history, with 30% growth over last year. Small businesses alone sold nearly 140 million items globally that day.

Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday said members of its shopping club Prime could purchase tickets to an early screening of “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” in over 1,000 U.S. cinemas, in its latest move to court subscribers.

Google’s YouTube has updated its recommendation feature to spotlight videos users are likely to find the most gratifying, brushing aside concerns that such an approach might trap people in bubbles of misinformation.

Online shopping may offer convenience and speedy checkouts, but Britons still prefer to purchase their Christmas presents in-store, according to mobile network operator Giffgaff.