Costco reports rise in Q1 2025 sales and earnings
Costco Wholesale has reported an 8.2% increase in net sales in the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal 2026, which ended on…
12 Dec 2025
UK Christmas 2025 spending to rise 3.5% despite weak November sales
Consumer spending over the Christmas 2025 period in the UK is projected to reach £24.6bn ($32.9bn) - a 3.5% rise from 2024, according to a PwC survey. With headline inflation…
12 Dec 2025
Despar Italia grows store network with new openings and relaunches
DESPAR Italia (SPAR Italy) expanded its presence in the Italian grocery sector in November 2025, adding ten new outlets and reopening two revamped stores. All openings are across its DESPAR…
12 Dec 2025
Lululemon sees soft Q3 2025 performance
Canadian athleticwear retailer Lululemon Athletica has reported its third-quarter (Q3) fiscal 2025 results for the period ending 2 November 2025, with net revenue rising 7% year-on-year to $2.6bn. Regional performance…
12 Dec 2025
New BRC Christmas FAQs outline festive retail challenges
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has released its 2025/26 Christmas FAQs, offering retailers a consolidated view of the issues expected to shape the festive trading period. The briefing brings together…
11 Dec 2025
EU raids Temu’s Dublin base over suspected Chinese subsidies
European Union (EU) regulators have carried out an unannounced inspection of Temu’s European headquarters in Dublin, as reported by Reuters. The raid was part of a probe into possible Chinese state…
11 Dec 2025
Woolworths partners DoorDash to extend fast grocery delivery
Woolworths has partnered US-based delivery platform DoorDash as it moves to broaden its grocery fulfilment options across Australia. The Australian retailer states that the collaboration will become part of its…