FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General over checkout prices
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 20 states have sued Dollar General, alleging the discount retailer charged higher checkout…
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Walmart sets three holiday sales events and membership bundle
Walmart has announced three sales events and introduced a combined Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus subscription package. The US retailer’s…
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Shein agrees to $100m settlement with US trade regulator
Fast-fashion retailer Shein has agreed to pay $100m to resolve a US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) inquiry into delayed shipments…
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Hornbach cleared to acquire six Hellweg stores
Germany’s competition authority, the Bundeskartellamt, has approved Hornbach Baumarkt’s acquisition of six DIY stores from the insolvent Hellweg group. The…
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Canadian retail trade grows by 1.2% in August
Canadian retail trade rose 1.2% to C$74.6bn ($53.24bn) in August, with sales up across all nine subsectors, according to Statistics…
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Frasers Group secures majority control of Hugo Boss
Frasers Group said it has secured majority control of German apparel company Hugo Boss, increasing its direct stake to 50.08%…
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Kering third-quarter revenue dips on lower traffic
Gucci owner Kering recorded third-quarter (Q3) 2026 revenue of €3.34bn ($3.73bn), stable on a reported basis, and down 1% on…
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Sainsbury’s raises lower end of 2026/2027 profit guidance
UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has raised the lower end of its full-year profit guidance for 2026/2027, citing grocery volume growth…
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Prada Group net revenues rise 12% in first nine months
Italian luxury group Prada Group reported net revenues of €4.54bn ($4.99bn) for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, up…
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UK watchdog designates Aldi and Lidl as large grocery retailers
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally classified Aldi and Lidl as "large grocery retailers" following its final…