Australia steps up action on misleading pricing and online sales tactics
Australia’s competition regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), has outlined its key compliance and enforcement priorities for the …
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New Zealand retailers warn of price rises if card surcharges are outlawed
Retailers in New Zealand are raising concerns that a planned ban on card payment surcharges could lead to higher prices …
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SPAR names Reeza Isaacs CEO as Angelo Swartz steps down
South African retailer SPAR Group has appointed its chief financial officer (CFO), Reeza Isaacs, as chief executive officer (CEO), effective …
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Bath & Body Works launches authorised Amazon US store
Bath & Body Works has launched its first authorised store on Amazon’s US marketplace, extending distribution of selected fragrances and …
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SOLUM and EWQ broaden partnership for unified in-store retail tech
South Korean retail technology provider SOLUM and Finnish retail infrastructure company EWQ have broadened their strategic partnership to expedite the …
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Saks Global wins US approval for $1bn bankruptcy loan – report
Saks Global has secured approval from a US bankruptcy court for its $1bn loan after resolving payment disputes with luxury …
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US retailers address impact of supreme court tariffs decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs has drawn formal response from the National Retail Federation (NRF), as businesses and …
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UK retail market sees post-holiday uplift
Retailers in the United Kingdom reported stronger sales in January, building on early signs of renewed consumer activity following a …
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Wayfair returns to operating profit as 2025 revenue rises
US-based online furniture and home goods retailer Wayfair reported higher revenue and returned to operating profitability in 2025 despite a …
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Walgreens to cut over 600 jobs across US – report
US pharmacy retailer Walgreens is eliminating more than 600 roles across the country under post-acquisition restructuring. According to a Bloomberg report, …
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Morrisons pledges £1.6bn to UK farming supply chain in 2026
UK supermarket Morrisons has allocated over £1.6bn ($2.15bn) to British agriculture in 2026, covering long-term supply arrangements with more than …
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Walmart FY26 revenue up 4.7%, unveils $30bn repurchase plan
Walmart reported FY26 revenue growth and a $30bn share repurchase plan while quarterly profit fell due to higher losses, and …
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UK retailers plan hiring freeze as labour costs increase
UK retailers are preparing to freeze recruitment and cut staff hours as rising labour costs place growing pressure on the …
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eBay to acquire Depop from Etsy for $1.2bn in cash
US online marketplace eBay has agreed to acquire fashion resale platform Depop from Etsy in a $1.2bn cash deal. The transaction …
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John Lewis Partnership commits £108m to increase retail staff pay
UK-based John Lewis Partnership will invest £108m ($145.9m) in employee pay, raising hourly shop floor wages by 6.9% from 1 …
