US Thanksgiving 2025 online sales forecast to climb 6% despite tariffs
Online spending in the US on Thanksgiving Day 2025 is projected to increase 6% from 2024, rising to $8.6bn, according…
28 Nov 2025
Anta Sports weighs Puma bid as Chinese and Japanese rivals circle
Chinese sportswear maker Anta Sports Products is assessing a possible offer for Puma, joining a growing field of potential suitors for the German brand, as reported by Bloomberg. The Hong…
28 Nov 2025
Halfords H1 2025 profit edges up as cycling demand recovers
UK-based Halfords has reported a modest rise in first‑half (H1) 2025 profit, as a recovery in cycling demand and stronger margins helped counter higher operating costs. For the 26 weeks…
28 Nov 2025
Italy grants conditional clearance to JD.com’s acquisition of Ceconomy
The Italian government has given conditional approval to JD.com’s planned acquisition of German consumer electronics group Ceconomy, as reported by Reuters, citing a parliamentary document. The approval was granted under…
28 Nov 2025
UK retailers praise government unfair dismissal update
UK retail leaders have welcomed the Government’s latest update on the Employment Rights Bill, particularly changes to unfair dismissal provisions, while highlighting the need for continued engagement on other employment…
28 Nov 2025
Inside the UK’s ‘cash-only’ retail network used to launder millions
A coordinated UK police crackdown has unveiled a widespread money laundering network built around cash-only retail outlets. According to recent reporting by the BBC, dozens of mini-marts, takeaways, barbershops and…
28 Nov 2025
Labelling rules for GB products in Northern Ireland
As of November 2025, businesses moving goods from Great Britain to retail premises in Northern Ireland are operating under the full requirements of the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS).…