UK diesel price spike sparks regulator scrutiny
Diesel prices in the UK have risen sharply following disruption to global oil markets linked to conflict involving Iran, prompting…
13 Mar 2026
Ulta Beauty expects slower sales growth in fiscal 2026
US-based speciality retailer Ulta Beauty has reported fiscal 2025 (FY25) sales growth but forecast a slower growth in FY26. In FY25, which ended 31 January 2026, net sales rose 9.7%…
13 Mar 2026
Fareway partners with Instacart to upgrade online grocery shopping
US grocery retailer Fareway has entered a partnership with grocery technology company Instacart to expand and refresh its digital shopping services. As part of the agreement, Fareway is rolling out…
13 Mar 2026
Italian prosecutors seek trial for Amazon EU unit in €1.2bn VAT case – report
Italian prosecutors have asked a court to put Amazon’s European unit and four managers on trial over an alleged €1.2bn ($1.37bn) in value-added tax (VAT) evasion, Reuters reported. The request…
13 Mar 2026
Cumberland Farms to acquire Coen Markets in north-east US expansion
Cumberland Farms, part of UK-based EG Group, has signed an agreement to purchase convenience and fuel retailer Coen Markets, widening its presence in sections of the north-eastern US. The transaction…
13 Mar 2026
European hotels and retailers advance on chicken welfare commitments
Efforts to improve the welfare of chickens raised for meat are gaining momentum across Europe’s food industry. A new report, ChickenTrack 2025, shows that retailers and some hospitality operators are…
13 Mar 2026
New employment rules risk UK retail jobs for young people
New employment rules in the UK could reduce job opportunities for young people in retail, according to a warning from the British Retail Consortium. The industry body says elements of…