Industry groups press MSPs for permanent Scottish rates discount
Retail and other industry groups are urging members of the Scottish parliament (MSPs) to introduce a permanent cut in business rates for retail and …
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Brand House Collective narrows losses in Q3 2025
The Brand House Collective has reported net sales of $103.5m in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 - a decline from $114.4m a year previously, …
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NCLT approves Flipkart’s domicile shift to India before IPO
Walmart-controlled e-commerce company Flipkart has secured approval from the Indian judicial body the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to relocate its holding company from …
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Welsh retailers urge government to drop planned business rates surtax
Retail representative groups in Wales have asked the Welsh government to abandon plans for a new business rates surtax on the sector. In a …
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US retailers poised for record Super Saturday footfall in NRF survey
An estimated 158.9 million consumers in the US intend to shop on Super Saturday 2025 - the final Saturday before …
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Pandora moves CEO succession ahead of schedule
Pandora has advanced its planned leadership change, with Berta de Pablos-Barbier now set to take over as CEO on 1 January 2026, two months …
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Homewares retailers must focus on range and fashionability to attract shoppers
Range and fashionability have become more important drivers of retailer choice for homewares in the 10 years since 2015, while …
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Aldi recalls Christmas mozzarella product over undeclared egg allergen
Supermarket chain Aldi has recalled its Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets in the UK after the country's Food Standards …
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US retail sales rise in November 2025, NRF data shows
US retail sales recorded annual growth in November 2025, with early holiday spending broadly aligned with the National Retail Federation’s …
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Rokt partners Fanatics on global e-commerce deployment
E-commerce technology company Rokt has partnered Fanatics to deploy an AI-powered solution across the sports retailer’s global merchandise platforms. Fanatics will …
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EU to impose €3 customs duty on low-value online parcels
European Union (EU) finance ministers have agreed to introduce a €3 ($3.52) customs duty on low-value parcels entering the bloc, …
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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 …
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Pre-loved gifting and partywear ranges will bolster 2025 festive spending
Retailers must build pre-loved gifting and clothing ranges into their offerings or risk losing an increasing share of seasonal spend …
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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 …
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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 …
