EU reviews JD.com’s Ceconomy bid over subsidy concerns – report
European Union competition regulators are reviewing whether JD.com’s proposed $2.5bn acquisition of Ceconomy may have involved foreign state backing. According…
23 Apr 2026
Carrefour posts first-quarter sales growth, confirms full-year targets
Carrefour reported like-for-like (LFL) sales growth of 2.2% in the first quarter of 2026, helped by stronger trading in France and Spain, while the retailer left its full-year financial guidance…
23 Apr 2026
Lululemon names Heidi O’Neill as its next CEO
Lululemon Athletica has appointed Heidi O’Neill as its CEO, with the role taking effect on 8 September 2026 after a selection process approved by the board. O’Neill will also take…
23 Apr 2026
L’Oréal posts first-quarter growth across regions and divisions
L’Oréal posted first-quarter 2026 sales of €12.15bn ($14.22bn), as the cosmetics group said growth was supported across all divisions, regions and sales channels. The company said adjusted like-for-like (LFL) sales…
23 Apr 2026
Weight loss drugs disrupt retail inventory
The growing use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro is changing how people shop and how retailers manage inventory. These medicines reduce appetite, and that…
23 Apr 2026
UK inflation: Middle East tensions feed into retail prices
Retailers in the UK are starting to see early signs that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are feeding through into supply chain and pricing pressures, at a time when…
22 Apr 2026
Reebok plans 200 China stores by 2029 – report
Reebok is preparing a broad return to mainland China, with plans to open 200 stores by the end of 2029 as owner Authentic Brands Group looks to rebuild the business.…