UK diesel price spike sparks regulator scrutiny
Diesel prices in the UK have risen sharply following disruption to global oil markets linked to conflict involving Iran, prompting …
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Ulta Beauty expects slower sales growth in fiscal 2026
US-based speciality retailer Ulta Beauty has reported fiscal 2025 (FY25) sales growth but forecast a slower growth in FY26. In FY25, …
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Fareway partners with Instacart to upgrade online grocery shopping
US grocery retailer Fareway has entered a partnership with grocery technology company Instacart to expand and refresh its digital shopping …
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Italian prosecutors seek trial for Amazon EU unit in €1.2bn VAT case – report
Italian prosecutors have asked a court to put Amazon’s European unit and four managers on trial over an alleged €1.2bn …
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Cumberland Farms to acquire Coen Markets in north-east US expansion
Cumberland Farms, part of UK-based EG Group, has signed an agreement to purchase convenience and fuel retailer Coen Markets, widening …
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European hotels and retailers advance on chicken welfare commitments
Efforts to improve the welfare of chickens raised for meat are gaining momentum across Europe’s food industry. A new report, ChickenTrack …
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New employment rules risk UK retail jobs for young people
New employment rules in the UK could reduce job opportunities for young people in retail, according to a warning from …
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Zara owner Inditex reports profit growth in FY25
Spanish fashion group Inditex's net profit has climbed by 6% to €6.22bn ($7.18bn) in the fiscal year ending 31 January …
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Dollar General Q4 net income jumps 122.9%, sees modest 2026 sales growth
Dollar General reported a 122.9% rise in fourth-quarter (Q4) net income for the period ended 30 January 2026 and expects …
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Speciality retailer Ernesta raises $20m in Series B
US rug retailer Ernesta has secured $20m in Series B funding to support showroom expansion and technology development. The financing round …
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Quince secures $500m Series E, crossing $10bn valuation
US retail platform Quince has raised $500m in a Series E funding round, bringing its post-money valuation to $10.1bn. The financing …
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Costco sued over refunds tied to unlawful US tariffs
Costco Wholesale is facing a nationwide class action in the US seeking refunds for customers who allegedly paid higher prices …
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US retailers eye Iran tensions for supply chain fallout
US retailers are monitoring rising tensions involving Iran as businesses assess the potential impact on global supply chains and import …
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Kohl’s FY25 profit rises despite lower net sales
US omnichannel retailer Kohl’s Corporation has reported higher operating and net income for fiscal year 2025 (FY25), even as net …
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Lego prepares for rising costs, expands smart bricks and Pokémon – report
Danish toymaker Lego Group is preparing for higher energy and raw material costs as oil and gas prices climb amid …
