Iran war push drives UK petrol above £1.50
UK petrol prices have climbed above 150 pence per litre, marking the highest average retail cost since mid‑2024 as the ongoing …
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Italy investigates Sephora for promoting adult skincare to children
Italy’s competition authority has launched an investigation into Sephora and sister brand Benefit Cosmetics, both owned by LVMH, over concerns …
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Gap China operator maps out 50-store rollout and Hong Kong return in 2026
Gap is preparing to add 50 new shops in mainland China in 2026, with openings planned across tier-one to tier-three …
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Amazon rolls out locker collection service in the Netherlands
Amazon is widening its delivery choices in the Netherlands by introducing Amazon Lockers, adding a collection option for shoppers using …
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European retailers caution over price and demand risks if war persists
Retailers across Europe are signalling that an extended Middle East conflict could translate into higher shop prices and weaker spending, …
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Sainsbury’s selects Foodsteps to track and cut supply chain environmental impact
Sainsbury’s has appointed data and technology provider Foodsteps to help it measure and reduce the environmental footprint of its supply …
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Carrefour becomes first European retailer to offer shopping on ChatGPT
Carrefour has introduced a new AI-powered grocery shopping service on ChatGPT, becoming the first major European retailer to integrate its …
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UK consumer confidence plunges amid escalating Iran conflict
UK consumer confidence has fallen sharply as the escalating Iran conflict adds fresh pressure to household finances and economic outlooks. …
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SPAR Group and ReposiTrak team up on integrated service for US retailers
SPAR Group and ReposiTrak have agreed to work together on an integrated service for retailers in the US. The offering aims …
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REWE launches seventh Pick&Go test store in Hanover
REWE has opened a new test supermarket in Hanover, Germany, using its Pick&Go system, expanding the retailer’s trials of checkout …
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Uber signs multi-year deal with Ibotta for US grocery and retail
Uber Technologies has entered a partnership with Ibotta to use the company’s digital promotions across Uber’s grocery and retail operations …
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Morrisons lifts Q1 sales and flags risks from global events
UK supermarket Morrisons reported an improvement in underlying sales growth in its first quarter of 2025/2026 and said it is …
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US retailers eye Easter boost as sales set to hit record $24.9bn
US retailers are preparing for a surge in Easter spending, with total sales forecast to reach a record $24.9bn in …
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FedEx to roll out same-day deliveries
FedEx is introducing a same-day shipping service in collaboration with last-mile delivery company OneRail. The launch comes as retailers compete to …
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UK inflation holds at 3% as Middle East instability raises energy price risks
UK inflation remained at 3% in February 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), but rising energy prices …
