US retailer Kohl’s confirms Michael Bender as CEO
US-based omnichannel retailer Kohl’s has appointed Michael Bender as CEO, effective from 23 November 2025, Bender has been the company’s…
25 Nov 2025
Casino opens fresh restructuring talks as parent backs €300m capital rise
French retailer Casino has initiated a new round of debt restructuring discussions, less than two years after its previous overhaul, as it extends its "Renouveau years 2030” recovery plan. The…
25 Nov 2025
Asda warns of continued fall in UK household spending power
Lower and middle-income households in the UK saw their spending power fall for the fourth month in a row in October 2026, according to Asda’s latest income tracker. According to…
25 Nov 2025
Scammers target shoppers as seasonal online traffic spikes
As the online shopping season intensifies with Black Friday and Christmas on the horizon, retailers and consumers are being warned of a sharp rise in cyber-fraud. The British Retail Consortium…
24 Nov 2025
Walmart opens first branded store in South Africa at Roodepoort
Walmart has launched its first store under the Walmart name in South Africa, located at Clearwater Mall in Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg. The move introduces the US retailer’s primary banner…
24 Nov 2025
Zara workers plan Black Friday 2025 protests in Europe over profit-sharing
Workers at Zara are preparing coordinated protests across seven European countries on Black Friday 2025, which falls on 28 November, pressing for the restoration of a profit-sharing scheme they say…
24 Nov 2025
Kering plans investment unit to ease reliance on Gucci
French luxury fashion conglomerate Kering’s CEO Luca De Meo is preparing to launch a new investment platform, as reported by Reuters citing an internal memo. Called House of Dreams, the unit…