Waitrose enters airport retail via Lagardère partnership
Supermarket chain Waitrose is set to enter airport travel retail for the first time, through a wholesale deal with Lagardère…
20 Apr 2026
Nordstrom Rack expands Colorado footprint with new stores
US department store operator Nordstrom is set to open two additional Nordstrom Rack stores in Colorado, with new sites planned for Dillon and Lakewood. The two outlets, both part of…
20 Apr 2026
Asda partners with Deliverect for rapid delivery operations
Asda has partnered with Deliverect as the grocer looks to simplify rapid delivery operations across its Asda Express network and broader store estate. The arrangement is intended to support Asda’s…
20 Apr 2026
Rithum launches SupplyExplorer to streamline supplier discovery
Commerce solutions provider Rithum has launched SupplyExplorer, a solution that aims to help retailers identify and connect with suppliers. Rithum said the new offering uses its network data alongside AI-supported “enrichment”…
20 Apr 2026
Retail sales in US increase as households use tax refunds
Retail sales in the United States increased in March, supported by higher tax refunds that helped offset rising petrol costs, according to the latest CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor from the National…
20 Apr 2026
US competition watchdog prepares antitrust case over rising egg prices
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing a civil antitrust case focused on rising egg prices, in a move that places one of the country’s most volatile food markets…
17 Apr 2026
Multimedia retailer QVC Group begins Chapter 11 process
Online retailer QVC Group has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the US after reaching a restructuring support agreement with most of its lenders. The parent company of QVC…