Retailers push back against “complacency” on UK inflation
UK retailers have warned against complacency after official data showed UK inflation rising at the end of 2025, underlining continued …
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IKEA to raise India investment above Rs200bn in five years – report
Swedish home furnishings retailer IKEA plans to raise its investment commitment in India to more than Rs200bn ($2.18bn) over the …
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Olive Young partners with Sephora on global K-beauty rollout
South Korean beauty retailer Olive Young has formed a partnership with Sephora aimed at broadening the overseas presence of selected …
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Walmart Marketplace debuts online musical instrument shop
Walmart Marketplace has opened a dedicated musical instrument shop, moving into the market for professional-level instruments and equipment. The launch represents …
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How a Dutch supermarket turned checkout lanes into social spaces
When a Dutch supermarket introduced a slower checkout lane in 2019, the aim was not to improve efficiency or boost …
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UK updates guidance on grocery supply rules to support suppliers
The UK government has issued updated guidance to help grocery suppliers better understand their rights when working with large supermarkets, …
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Matalan reports strong Q3 and Christmas trading
Matalan has reported a strong third-quarter and Christmas trading performance for the quarter ended 28 November 2025, with EBITDA rising …
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Acosta Group and CommerceIQ form strategic alliance
US-based Acosta Group and retail e-commerce management platform CommerceIQ have entered a strategic alliance focused on supporting brands across digital …
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LVMH’s DFS to sell Greater China retail business to CTG Duty-Free
French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH’s DFS has reached an agreement to divest its travel retail operations in Greater China to …
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Co-op opens convenience store in Oxfordshire, UK
Co-op has launched its first new convenience store of 2026 at Willowbrook Park, a recently built residential area in Didcot, …
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German retailers demand “necessary reforms” in 2026
The German retail sector has called on the federal government to prioritise economic reforms and regulatory relief in 2026 as …
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Why invoicing matters more in Mexico’s retail sector
Invoicing has become a defining factor in customer experience in Mexico’s retail sector, as businesses face rising expectations for speed, …
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Asda puts over 150 jobs at risk after Christmas sales slump
UK supermarket chain Asda has moved more than 150 roles into redundancy consultation, following weak Christmas trading that pushed its …
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Reliance Retail reports 2.7% profit rise in Q3
India’s Reliance Industries’ retail arm, Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), posted a 2.7% increase in profit for the quarter ended …
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Saks Global draws $500m from financing as Chapter 11 proceeds
Saks Global has secured an initial tranche of $500m from a broader $1.75bn committed financing package as it advances through …
