Retail’s 2027 EPC crunch: why 2026 is the year to act
The retail sector in 2026 is navigating a landscape defined by razor thin margins, mass store closures and mounting regulatory …
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Ikea retailer Ingka Group plans to cut 800 jobs in simplification push
IKEA retailer Ingka Group has said it could remove around 800 roles from its Group functions as part of a …
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Australian luxury retailer Zimmermann names new CEO
Australian luxury fashion retailer Zimmermann has named Roberto Eggs as its next CEO, effective 1 May 2026. He will replace Chris …
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French court upholds ruling blocking suspension request against Shein
France’s Court of Appeal in Paris rejected the state’s bid to suspend Chinese online retailer Shein’s marketplace. The decision upholds a …
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UK retail employment at lowest on record
UK retail employment has fallen to its lowest level since records began, according to the latest Office for National Statistics …
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NRF projects US retail sales to rise 4.4% in 2026
The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects US retail sales in 2026 to increase 4.4% from 2025, reaching $5.6tn. The outlook is …
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UAE tightens food retail checks amid Hormuz shipping crisis
The United Arab Emirates has increased oversight of food retail and supply chains as tensions around Iran and the Strait …
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Bob’s Discount Furniture FY25 revenue rises 16.8% to $2.4bn
Bob’s Discount Furniture has reported net revenue of $2.4bn for fiscal year 2025 (FY25), up 16.8% from $2bn a year …
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Lululemon outperforms FY25 guidance amid boardroom critiques
For the fiscal year ending 1 February 2026, the retailer reported a 5% increase in net revenue, reaching $11.1bn, driven …
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Amazon to cut USPS parcel volumes by two-thirds – report
Amazon plans to significantly reduce shipments via the United States Postal Service (USPS) before its contract ends in October 2026, …
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Home Depot to open 12 US stores in 2026 expansion
US home improvement retailer The Home Depot plans to open 12 new stores across eight states in 2026. The expansion will …
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SPAR Norway launches QuickCommerce grocery delivery
SPAR Norway has introduced a quick-commerce service that aims to deliver groceries within 20-45 minutes. The SPAR QuickCommerce service was initially …
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More than 14 million Brits have seen retail worker abuse
More than 14 million people in the UK have witnessed retail worker abuse in the past year, underlining the scale …
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Amazon rolls out 1-hour and 3-hour delivery across US
Amazon is expanding its rapid delivery offering in the US, introducing one-hour and three-hour shipping in a growing number of …
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Sports Direct signs Sydney FC partnership
Sports Direct has agreed a partnership with professional football club Sydney FC that will run through to the end of …
