Shopify teams up with Roblox to sell physical items on gaming platform The checkout will allow developers, creators and brands to sell on the gaming platform without leaving Roblox. Shopify is expected to launch the pilot soon with further rollout in 2025. Read more.

Vodafone-Three UK merger could gain green light The UK’s CMA said it would approve the $19bn deal if it would benefit users, network quality, and competition environment. Read more.

Open A.I. launches new models Microsoft-backed Open A.I. says it is launching its 'Strawberry' series of A.I. models. These will be capable of reasoning through complex tasks and will be able to solve more challenging problems than previous models across maths, science and coding. Read more.

Ocado introduces retail media service Ocado Ads Ocado Ads includes tools for brands to plan and manage campaigns as well as on-site and off-site, social media and connected TV advertising options. This will help brands "buy immeasurable growth". Read more.

Boohoo will start supplying all US customers from its UK distribution centre The fashion retailer has announced that it will supply its US customers from its warehouse in Sheffield. It was previously fulfilling orders from its warehouse in Pennsylvania for its US clientele. Read more.

Garmin predicts rise in European sales The wearable technology giant has predicted that its European sales will increase by 14% in 2024. Recent results showed an increase in Garmin Europe’s turnover from $1.13bn to $1.23bn during 2023. Read more.