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Fears for jobs as Scotland faces higher shop costs

Scotland’s retail sector is concerned as business rates remain higher than in England and Wales, where permanent tax discounts are being introduced.

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Dollar General lifts 2025 outlook after higher Q3 sales 

For the quarter ended 31 October, net sales rose 4.6% to $10.6bn. 

Amazon weighs shift from USPS as contract talks falter

Their current agreement runs until 1 October 2026, and Amazon had been seeking a four-year extension.

Zara owner Inditex reports Q3 2025 sales up with positive start to Q4 

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Reliance Retail names ex-Flipkart executive as president and CEO 

Jeyandran Venugopal will work in close collaboration with Isha Ambani, executive director of RRVL.