Co-op to open 11 new stores as part of expansion
British co-operative group Co-op is set to open 11 stores across the UK - the largest number of sites it…
26 Nov 2025
Kingfisher raises 2026 profit guidance despite weaker UK and Polish markets
Kingfisher, the parent company of B&Q, Screwfix and other retail brands, has raised its profit forecast for the 2026 financial year, citing cost savings and operational performance, even as it…
26 Nov 2025
Dick’s raises 2025 outlook as Foot Locker integration advances
Dick’s Sporting Goods has reported higher third-quarter (Q3) 2025 sales to 1 November 2025 and raised its full-year outlook as it began integrating newly acquired Foot Locker across its US…
26 Nov 2025
AO World lifts profit guidance as revenue and earnings rise
UK online electricals retailer AO World has raised its full-year profit expectations after reporting higher sales and earnings for the first half, despite inflationary “headwinds”. For the financial year ending…
26 Nov 2025
France seeks court-ordered three-month suspension of Shein website
The French government will ask a Paris court to impose a three-month nationwide suspension of Chinese fast-fashion platform Shein, following the discovery of childlike sex dolls and prohibited weapons offered…
26 Nov 2025
Mastercard predicts Europe’s shoppers will fuel a festive rebound
Retailers across Europe may be in for a stronger 2025 holiday season, as Mastercard’s latest forecast suggests shoppers will increasingly reach for “affordable luxuries” rather than high-end items. The analysis…
26 Nov 2025
Retail markets must adapt to new habits in 2026
Retail sectors around the world face a turning point as consumer behaviour shifts dramatically ahead of 2026. According to Colliers’ Global Retail: 2025 Trends & 2026 Outlook Report, the most…