Instacart acquires Instaleap to expand enterprise platform overseas
Instacart has acquired fulfilment and enablement solutions platform Instaleap to extend its enterprise retail technology offering across Europe, Latin America …
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Iran tensions drag down UAE luxury retail sales – report
Luxury goods sales across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have dropped sharply amid regional instability stemming from the Iran conflict, …
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Lululemon faces Texas probe over PFAS in products
The Texas Attorney General’s Office in the US has opened an investigation into Lululemon Athletica regarding the possible presence of …
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LVMH posts modest organic growth amid Middle East disruption
LVMH recorded revenue of €19.12bn ($22.4bn) in the first quarter of 2026, delivering 1% “organic growth” despite disruption linked to …
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Why IKEA operates as a Swedish brand with Dutch ownership
The global retailer IKEA operates under a dual structure that combines Swedish brand identity with Dutch corporate ownership. This model …
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Rising UK energy costs hit consumer spending power
Rising UK energy prices are set to leave the typical household £480 worse off in 2026, reducing consumer spending power …
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Mytheresa targets Middle East growth despite regional tensions – report
Luxury online retailer Mytheresa plans to increase investment in the Middle East despite geopolitical instability, as CEO Francis Belin focuses …
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Amazon to expand Amazon Now into US and Europe
US retailer Amazon is set to bring its rapid delivery service, Amazon Now, to the US and Europe after early …
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SPAR Hungary invests €13.5m in six store upgrades
SPAR Hungary has put more than €13.5m ($15.7m) into refurbishing six outlets nationwide, updating store layouts and services. A key project …
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B&M interim CFO Helen Cowing exits
B&M interim CFO and executive director Helen Cowing has left the UK discount retailer with immediate effect, less than five …
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UK retail sales struggle as Middle East tensions raise costs
UK retail sales slowed in March as consumer demand remained weak and rising costs linked to Middle East tensions began …
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Global retail ranking 2026: Walmart tops NRF top 50
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its latest Top 50 global retailers ranking for 2026, highlighting continued dominance by …
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Tesco pilots AI assistant with UK workforce rollout
UK supermarket chain Tesco is testing a conversational AI assistant with nearly 280,000 UK employees, ahead of a broader public …
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IKEA Canada to open compact store in London, Ontario
IKEA Canada is set to broaden its physical presence with the introduction of a new small-format store concept. The first site …
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UK retailers raises concerns over trade union right of access reforms
UK retailers have warned that proposed changes to trade union access rights could create operational and cost pressures across the …
