UK shop price inflation eases to 1.4% in September
Food promotions and back-to-school discounts helped contain price rises as retailers faced higher operating costs. UK shop price inflation eased…
03 Oct 2026
US retail sales rise for 11th consecutive month in August, NRF reports
US retail sales rose modestly in August 2026, marking an 11th consecutive month of growth, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. Sales excluding automobile dealers and…
01 Oct 2026
Finland’s Prisma.fi to become marketplace with third-party sellers
Finnish hypermarket chain Prisma will turn its Prisma.fi online store into a marketplace. The model will be rolled out in phases from late 2026, with Prisma.fi operating as a marketplace…
01 Oct 2026
CMA proposes accepting Co-op’s remedies over Southern Co-op acquisition
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed accepting Co-op Group's remedies, including selling 15 convenience stores and two funeral homes, over its Southern Co-op acquisition. The CMA said…
01 Oct 2026
Poundland management team in talks over £30m retailer bid – report
The management team of UK discount retailer Poundland is in “advanced talks” to lead a bid for the company, in a move that could safeguard up to 11,000 jobs, the…
01 Oct 2026
Amazon Now reaches more than 120 Indian cities
US retailer Amazon has expanded its Amazon Now quick-delivery service in India to more than 120 cities, doubling its reach in two weeks. The newly covered locations include Amritsar, Bhubaneswar,…
30 Sep 2026
Fabletics opens first India store in New Delhi
US activewear label Fabletics has opened its first India store in New Delhi, working exclusively with Reliance Brands (RBL), a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures. The opening follows the official…