IKEA launches small format store in Harlow, Essex
IKEA has inaugurated its first small format store in Harlow, Essex, as part of its ongoing expansion in the UK.…
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Albertsons and unions reach tentative agreement
US food and drug retailer Albertsons Companies, the holding company for Safeway and Vons supermarkets, has reached a tentative agreement…
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Ceconomy enters talks with China’s JD.com for potential takeover
German electronics retailer Ceconomy, which operates MediaMarkt and Saturn brands, is engaged in advanced talks with Chinese e-commerce company JD.com…
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Carrefour posts 4.4% increase in LFL sales for Q2 2025
French retailer Carrefour has reported a 4.4% increase in like-for-like (LFL) sales for the second quarter (Q2) of 2025 -…
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Shoplifting reaches two-decade high in England and rises 20% in Wales
Latest figures released by the UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that incidents of shoplifting in England and Wales…
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Amazon UK to battle $5.4bn in lawsuits from retailers and consumers
The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal has authorised two lawsuits from retailers and consumers against online e-commerce giant Amazon for allegedly…
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Boots strengthens presence with first fragrance store in London
UK-based retailer Boots has revealed plans to establish its first fragrance store in London, as part of efforts to strengthen…
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Mr Price logs 6.3% growth in Q1 FY25 sales
Mr Price has posted a 6.3% increase in its first quarter (Q1) 2025 sales, benefitting from the Easter holidays shift…
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Lagardère Travel Retail bolsters leadership to drive growth
Lagardère Travel Retail has made key executive appointments to bolster its operations in Latin America and the Pacific. Miguel Ruiz…
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Biyoute and Relex to enhance supply chain operations
Biyoute Trading, a major retailer in northeast China, has engaged Relex Solutions to overhaul its supply chain and retail planning…