Walmart+ membership scheme expands to Canada
Walmart has taken its membership programme international for the first time, launching Walmart+ in Canada after operating it exclusively in …
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Amazon launches next-gen Proteus robot in €10bn European push
Amazon has unveiled an upgraded version of its Proteus autonomous warehouse robot as part of a €10bn ($11.63bn) investment programme …
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BHF plans 150 shop closures amid rising costs
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has proposed closing approximately 150 shops over the next two financial years, citing rising operating …
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Lululemon Q1 profit falls despite 4% revenue growth
Lululemon Athletica reported a decline in first-quarter (Q1) profit despite posting a 4% increase in revenue, as margins and operating …
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Retail’s future according to the latest studies
The global retail industry is entering a new phase of transformation. Recent research shows that retailers are investing heavily in …
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easyGroup enters online retail with easyShop launch
easyGroup has moved into online retail through a partnership with UK-based marketplace technology company OnBuy. The two companies plan to launch …
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PVH trims 2026 sales guidance on EMEA weakness
PVH trimmed its fiscal 2026 guidance despite a modest first quarter (Q1) revenue bump, as weak wholesale channels and softening …
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French watchdog fines Shein €22.5m over consumer rights breaches
A French consumer watchdog has levied €22.5m ($26.1m) in administrative fines against two Shein entities over violations of consumer protection …
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Zara owner Inditex Q1 sales rise 5.8% amid store optimisation push
Spanish fashion group Inditex’s first quarter (Q1) 2026 sales grew by 5.8% year-on-year to €8.75bn ($10.15bn), as demand for its …
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Macy’s lifts full-year outlook after stronger Q1
Macy’s has raised its full-year sales and earnings guidance after reporting its strongest first-quarter comparable sales growth in four years. In …
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Mastercard adds stablecoins to payment settlement system
Mastercard is expanding its settlement infrastructure to include stablecoins, marking a further step in the integration of digital assets into …
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UK guaranteed hours consultation raises questions for retail sector
The UK Government has launched a consultation on new Guaranteed Hours rules that could reshape the use of zero-hours and …
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GameStop posts higher first-quarter sales and earnings
GameStop reported a sharp improvement in first-quarter (Q1) earnings and operating performance, supported by continued growth in its collectibles business, …
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Estée Lauder open to deals after Puig talks collapse over price – report
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is still open to acquisitions after merger talks with Spanish beauty group Puig ended, with valuation …
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UK shoppers are thinking like investors
UK consumers are becoming increasingly selective about where they spend their money, weighing purchases in much the same way investors …
