Allegro to divest Slovenian and Croatian units to Mutares
Polish online retailer Allegro has agreed to sell its operations in Slovenia and Croatia to Germany-based investment company Mutares. Under the …
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Waitrose to open first south-west UK distribution centre, creating 550 jobs
British supermarket chain Waitrose has laid out plans to open its first distribution centre in the UK's southwestern region, with …
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Target announces 30% expansion of wellness assortment for 2026
US retailer Target will expand its wellness assortment by 30% in 2026, adding thousands of new products and increasing exclusive …
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Canadian retail sales edge higher as jewellery outperforms
The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) National Retail Report for December 2025 data, published in early January 2026, indicates muted overall …
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IKEA to close seven China stores from February 2026
Furniture retailer IKEA has announced plans to close seven stores in China from 2 February 2026. The locations scheduled for closure …
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Akeneo predicts AI, regulatory changes will transform retail
Akeneo's 2025-2026 commerce outlook explains these developments will have a significant impact on how consumers discover, evaluate, and purchase products, …
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Lane Bryant partners with Rithum to launch US dropshipping programme
US speciality retailer Lane Bryant has partnered with commerce solutions provider Rithum to introduce a new dropshipping programme for its …
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SPAR Austria opens new EUROSPAR store in Schwadorf
SPAR Austria has expanded its regional network with the opening of a new EUROSPAR supermarket in Schwadorf, Lower Austria. The outlet …
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ShopOne enters Texas with acquisition of Houston retail centre
US retail centre operator ShopOne has entered the Texas market through the purchase of the Beltway South shopping centre in …
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UK shop price inflation rises as food costs drive 2026 outlook
Shop price inflation in the UK climbed in late 2025, and industry experts warn that retail inflation and rising food …
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Next lifts full-year profit outlook after strong Christmas trading
British fashion retailer Next has raised its profit forecast for the year ending January 2026 after reporting stronger-than-expected full-price sales …
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Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop face administration, 2,550 jobs at risk
Retail groups Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop are close to entering administration after their owner, Modella Capital, said insolvency proceedings …
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Carrefour to enter Ethiopia via franchise and supply agreement
French supermarket group Carrefour has announced plans to enter the Ethiopian market through a franchise and supply partnership. The group will …
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US judge allows Amazon Covid-era price gouging lawsuit to proceed
A US federal court has refused Amazon’s motion to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the retailer of charging excessive …
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Supply chains remain weak spot in UK retail Net Zero plans
UK retailers have made progress in reporting greenhouse gas emissions and improving operational carbon performance, but supply chain emissions continue …
