UK labour law reforms spark concern over retail jobs and flexibility
New UK employment rights reforms coming into force in April 2026 are prompting mixed reactions from the retail sector, with…
07 Apr 2026
Governments take targeted action as fuel prices hit retail
Global petrol prices have climbed sharply following disruptions to oil supply linked to the Iran war, prompting governments to act selectively to control costs. Retailers worldwide are now navigating higher…
06 Apr 2026
Bed Bath & Beyond agrees $150m takeover of The Container Store
Bed Bath & Beyond has entered into a definitive merger agreement to buy the US-based specialty retail chain The Container Store in a transaction valued at $150m. In a regulatory…
06 Apr 2026
Tokyo Lifestyle’s Hong Kong unit secures HK$20m investment
Tokyo Lifestyle, the Japanese beauty and lifestyle retailer previously known as Yoshitsu, has obtained HK$20m (about $2.56m) from a Hong Kong-based private investor to support its business. The company said…
06 Apr 2026
Saks Global plans to exit bankruptcy this summer with $500m funding
Saks Global is preparing to leave Chapter 11 this summer after reaching an agreement with a group of senior secured bondholders for $500m in exit financing. The retailer said it…
06 Apr 2026
China issues new e-commerce guidance after EU safety concerns – report
China has released new guidance for its e-commerce sector aimed at aligning domestic growth with global markets following a recent visit by European Union lawmakers. The guidance was jointly issued…
02 Apr 2026
PVH beats Q4 guidance, flags tariff pressure in 2026 outlook
Calvin Klein-owner PVH reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue and earnings ahead of its guidance while projecting modest growth for 2026 amid ongoing tariff-related challenges. Revenue for the quarter rose 6% year-on-year…