Dell to bolster EMEA operations with 450 new employees
US computer technology firm Dell has revealed a plan to supercharge its business with 1,000 new employees globally, with almost half being spread across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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If Tesla can build 500,000 driverless cars by 2020, then Uber will buy them all
February 2015 saw Uber begin using talent from Carnegie Mellon University to develop driverless technology. Some six months later, the cab company is reportedly ready to invest in 500,000 autonomous cars in a bid to beat Google and Nissan.
Thomson, House of Fraser and Tesco deliver UK’s best online retail experiences
British consumers are increasingly more impressed by speed and simplicity over design when it comes to online shopping, and Thomson, House of Fraser and Tesco have been ranked as the brands with the fastest online retail experience, while Sainsbury’s trails.
Uber demand surge amid tube strike allows firm to triple prices
The 24-hour tube strike has caused misery for commuters trying to find alternative routes into work, along with heaving buses and trains. While most have been having difficulty, taxi firm Uber has been reaping the rewards.
Summer Budget 2015: Compulsory national living wage gets mixed reception
Changes have been announced to the national living wage as part of the Summer Budget. The chancellor said it was set to reach £9 an hour by 2020 and will be compulsory.
British fashion sector struts its stuff as UK sales rise 27 per cent for ASOS
British online fashion store ASOS achieved a 27 per cent sales rise in the UK in the four months ended 30 June, outstripping the overall international sales growth of 16 per cent. By contrast, US firm American Apparel has embarked on a $30m cost-cutting programme.
A new era of marketing: 500 London buses set to receive a beacon tech makeover
Beacon technology on buses will enable advertisers to push targeted offers and content to commuters as they travel around London.
Chapel Down poaches LVMH director to serve as MD for wine
English wine and drinks producer Chapel Down has hired Mark Harvey as the company’s new managing director, wines, as it looks to build on a year which saw it set a record for the largest crowdfunding deal.
Visa contactless payments smash one billion mark across Europe
European users of Visa cards have collectively made 1.1 billion contactless payments in the past year, generating a spend of €12.6bn.
British on-demand cleaning firm Hassle.com acquired in bid to become global brand
London-based Hassle.com, the on-demand cleaning marketplace helping to develop the UK’s sharing economy, has been acquired by Berlin-based counterpart Helpling in a move that will see the firms dominate Europe and expand globally.