UK disposable income edges up, but young and poorest lag, says ASDA
Young adults and the UK’s lowest-income households are still financially worse off than before the cost-of-living crisis, even as average…
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South Africa’s SPAR reports modest growth; margins remain under pressure
South Africa’s SPAR Group posted modest wholesale turnover growth over 18 weeks, with promotions lifting volumes but compressing margins in…
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Loblaw to invest C$2.4bn in Canada retail expansion in 2026
Canadian food and pharmacy retailer Loblaw Companies plans to invest C$2.4bn ($1.75bn) across Canada in 2026. The capex will be…
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Walmart rolls out Scintilla In-Store across stores
Walmart Data Ventures has introduced Scintilla In-Store, a retail execution platform designed for supplier field representatives working across Walmart stores.…
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SPAR names Reeza Isaacs CEO as Angelo Swartz steps down
South African retailer SPAR Group has appointed its chief financial officer (CFO), Reeza Isaacs, as chief executive officer (CEO), effective…
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Bath & Body Works launches authorised Amazon US store
Bath & Body Works has launched its first authorised store on Amazon’s US marketplace, extending distribution of selected fragrances and…
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SOLUM and EWQ broaden partnership for unified in-store retail tech
South Korean retail technology provider SOLUM and Finnish retail infrastructure company EWQ have broadened their strategic partnership to expedite the…
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Saks Global wins US approval for $1bn bankruptcy loan – report
Saks Global has secured approval from a US bankruptcy court for its $1bn loan after resolving payment disputes with luxury…
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Wayfair returns to operating profit as 2025 revenue rises
US-based online furniture and home goods retailer Wayfair reported higher revenue and returned to operating profitability in 2025 despite a…
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Walgreens to cut over 600 jobs across US – report
US pharmacy retailer Walgreens is eliminating more than 600 roles across the country under post-acquisition restructuring. According to a Bloomberg…