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In an interesting twist on the idea of mobile ecommerce, musicMagpie has created a service where consumers can rent mobile phones from its ecommerce store. The solution, called ‘Powered by DivideBuy’ – and powered by lending technology company of the same name – is the first consumer hire option of its kind offered by the retailer. The solution works alongside all other credit options and in the same way as they would with a standard finance option, customers will be able to check their suitability for a rent prior to making a purchase.

One of the most polluting industries, denim has been closely watched for its adverse environmental impacts. This has led the industry to accelerate sustainability innovations and inspire the fashion industry towards a greener and cleaner future.

ABB has secured a landmark contract with Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Gondán to supply an all-electric power solution for fast 40-meter urban passenger ferries transporting up to 540 passengers each across Lisbon’s Tagus river.  The ten new ferries will be operated by the public ferry company Transtejo, S.A. and will replace the existing fleet serving this route when they enter service between 2022 and 2024.