All articles by Shivam Mishra

Tesco says equal pay claim overlooks ‘economic reality’ in tribunal fight – report

Tesco has argued at an employment tribunal that equalising pay between store staff and warehouse employees would ignore “economic reality”…
Albertsons reports fourth-quarter loss after opioid settlement charge

Albertsons posted a loss in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 (Q4 FY25), as a charge tied to an opioid…
Poundstretcher outlines property restructure, rules out store closures or layoffs

UK discount chain Poundstretcher has set out plans for a property restructuring to reduce its cost base, saying the proposal…
Retailers warn guaranteed-hours plans could put part-time jobs at risk

Large retailers have raised concerns that planned changes to guaranteed working hours could affect more than half of roles in…
IKEA retailer plans 25 new India outlets over five years

Ingka Group, the largest retailer operating IKEA stores worldwide, plans to expand its physical presence in India over the next five…

CVS plans roughly 60 store openings in 2026 after years of net closures

CVS Health expects to add approximately 60 stores in 2026, increasing its store base for the first time in several…
Discount retailer Poundstretcher weighing store closures – report

UK discount retailer Poundstretcher is facing the prospect of cuts to its store base as its owner considers a court-backed…
Gap China operator maps out 50-store rollout and Hong Kong return in 2026

Gap is preparing to add 50 new shops in mainland China in 2026, with openings planned across tier-one to tier-three…
Amazon rolls out locker collection service in the Netherlands

Amazon is widening its delivery choices in the Netherlands by introducing Amazon Lockers, adding a collection option for shoppers using…
European retailers caution over price and demand risks if war persists

Retailers across Europe are signalling that an extended Middle East conflict could translate into higher shop prices and weaker spending,…

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