Retailer Kingfisher posts higher profit as UK&I growth offsets softer markets
Kingfisher has reported an increase in profit in the financial year ended 31 January 2026, alongside a modest rise in …
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Tightening checks to meet EU online rules, says AliExpress
AliExpress executives told European Union (EU) lawmakers that the platform is strengthening its controls to align with EU requirements, reported …
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Thailand dietary supplement advertising crackdown targets retailers
Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) is strengthening oversight of dietary supplement advertising as part of a wider crackdown …
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EU cash payments rules raise concerns among retailers
European retail and wholesale organisations have urged policymakers to introduce exemptions to proposed EU cash payments regulation, warning that mandatory …
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Estée Lauder in discussions over possible combination with Puig
Estée Lauder is in talks about a potential business combination with Spanish beauty group Puig. In a statement, the US-based …
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Retail tech company DaVinci Commerce attracts Accenture investment
Retail technology provider DaVinci Commerce has received an undisclosed investment from Accenture, as the two companies move to support shopping …
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Biedronka signals interest in Carrefour’s Polish assets
Polish grocery chain Biedronka is prepared to pursue a deal for a large part of Carrefour’s assets in Poland if …
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Retailers urge UK to end low-value import duty exemption before 2029 – report
UK retail groups and major High Street names are pressing the government to remove a customs duty exemption on low-value …
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OpenAI shifts ChatGPT shopping plans to retailer-run apps – report
OpenAI’s early push to enable purchases directly inside ChatGPT is being reworked, after retailers initially moved quickly to support the …
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Canada’s retail turnover hits C$70.7bn in January 2026
Retail activity in Canada increased in January 2026, with sales rising 1.1% from the previous month to reach C$70.7bn ($51.54bn), …
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Singapore charges retailer over illegal e-scooter modification
A Singapore retailer has been charged with illegally modifying a personal mobility device (PMD), highlighting tightening enforcement of e-scooter regulations …
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Australia’s ACCC monitors petrol prices amid Middle East tensions
Australia’s competition regulator has said it is closely monitoring petrol prices as global oil markets react to ongoing tensions in …
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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 …
