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UK retailers to Chancellor: fix business rates or stall growth

The British Independent Retailers Association says its latest survey shows sales softening and confidence dipping among small shops ahead of the autumn statement.

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France moves to suspend Shein platform over prohibited goods

The action comes as the Chinese-founded company opens its first physical outlet in a Paris department store. 

Keep Britain working? New bill puts it in doubt, says retail leader

BRC CEO Helen Dickinson warns the Employment Rights Bill could blunt the momentum of Keep Britain Working just as the programme gets underway.

Ralph Lauren posts 40% Q2 profit jump and raises 2026 margin outlook 

The company reported double-digit gains across all regions, led by Asia and Europe, and a 13% increase in North America.  

Zalando’s Q3 earnings rise as it strikes DFB deal to grow in sportswear 

The company’s gross merchandise volume rose 21.6% to €4.2bn and revenue increased 26.5% to €3bn. 

Eurozone retail trade slips in September 2025 as EU holds steady

On an annual basis, the calendar-adjusted retail sales index rose 1% in the euro area and 1.3% in the EU.