Thailand approves up to 30% duty on e-commerce imports
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved revised customs duty rules for e-commerce imports through express delivery and postal services, setting a maximum…
11 Nov 2026
Dollar General expands Instacart delivery to 20,000 US stores
Dollar General and its subsidiary pOpshelf have introduced same-day delivery through the Instacart Marketplace at around 20,000 stores across 48 US states. Customers can place orders with nearby Dollar General…
11 Nov 2026
Amazon EU may face Italian trial over alleged unpaid import VAT – report
Amazon's European unit and two managers could face trial in Italy over Chinese goods allegedly sold without proper payment of import value added tax (VAT) and customs duties. According to…
11 Nov 2026
French retailer Casino reaches deal on financial restructuring
French supermarket chain Casino Guichard-Perrachon has struck an agreement in principle covering the key terms of a restructuring of its finances. According to a presentation from the supermarket chain, which…
11 Nov 2026
US retail imports remain strong as peak shipping season eases
US container imports are forecast to rise by 2% in 2026 as tariff changes and consumer demand extend the peak shipping season. However, port congestion and unresolved labour negotiations continue…
11 Nov 2026
UK retail sales grow 1.5% as shoppers hold back ahead of Black Friday
UK retail sales recorded modest growth in October as consumers delayed major purchases ahead of Black Friday. Stronger online sales and seasonal grocery spending provided some support, but weak non-food…
11 Nov 2026
UK retailers urged to include mandatory delivery fees in online prices
The Competition and Markets Authority has warned online retailers to include unavoidable delivery charges in advertised prices as it increases scrutiny of pricing transparency and threatens enforcement action against businesses…