All articles by Shivam Mishra

French watchdog clears Auchan-Intermarché franchise deal

France’s competition authority has approved a deal allowing 167 Auchan supermarkets and hypermarkets to switch to Intermarché or Netto banners…
Nykaa signals strong Q1 FY27 growth

Indian retail company Nykaa said its first quarter of FY27 began with a clear pick-up in growth, with consolidated gross merchandise value (GMV)…
Lululemon enters Romania as EMEA expansion gathers pace

Lululemon has launched in Romania through a franchise partnership with Arion Retail Group, the company’s fourth new market entry in…
Sigma ends Boots takeover discussions over strategic fit

Australia-based Sigma Healthcare has withdrawn from discussions over a possible acquisition of UK pharmacy chain Boots, saying a deal valued…
Court approves Poundstretcher restructuring plan

UK retailer Poundstretcher has secured court approval for its restructuring plan, following support from 93% of voting creditors by value.…

EC fines Temu €200m over DSA breaches tied to illegal products

The European Commission (EC) has imposed a €200m ($233m) penalty on Chinese-owned online marketplace Temu under the Digital Services Act,…
Costco reports higher revenues and net income in Q3

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported higher revenue, operating income and net income for the third quarter (Q3) and the first 36…
Retail and services drive China’s e-commerce growth in first four months of 2026

China’s e-commerce industry maintained growth from January to April 2026, with online consumption continuing to support retail sales and demand…
UK retailers urge Starmer to impose £2.60 charge on low-value imports – report

A group of 15 UK retailers has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves to impose a £2.60 ($3.50) charge…
Armani weighs splitting 15% stake among EssilorLuxottica, L’Oréal and LVMH – report

Giorgio Armani SpA is considering selling a 15% minority stake in three 5% tranches to L’Oréal, LVMH and EssilorLuxottica, according…

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