Retailers under pressure as governments police rising prices
Authorities worldwide are responding to rising energy and consumer costs with price caps, tax cuts and retail inspections.
31 March 2026
31 March 2026
Authorities worldwide are responding to rising energy and consumer costs with price caps, tax cuts and retail inspections.
New York State law requires most physical stores to accept cash payments, limiting the expansion of fully cashless retail formats.
The company has worked to improve results in its retail pharmacy arm by closing locations and revising agreements with insurers.
Retail figures cited by Sky News said market talk suggests the plan could be initiated within days and may involve seeking rent reductions from several landlords.
The expanded agreement will see the EdgeSense platform introduced across Walmart Express stores, with plans to extend implementation into the retailer’s Supercenter network.
The Tata Group-backed jewellery retailer currently operates close to 369 stores, with company-owned outlets accounting for roughly 13% of the network.
New York State law requires most physical stores to accept cash payments, limiting the expansion of fully cashless retail formats.
The company has worked to improve results in its retail pharmacy arm by closing locations and revising agreements with insurers.
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