Rural King opens first Maryland store in city of Cumberland
US-based family-owned retailer Rural King has launched its first outlet in the US state of Maryland, in the city of …
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Ahold Delhaize names new Delhaize brand president
Dutch-Belgian grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize has appointed Alexandros Boussis as brand president of its Belgian chain Delhaize, effective from 1 January …
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CMA targets real-time pump prices across UK retail network
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published draft guidance on how it plans to enforce the forthcoming Fuel …
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US grocers face sales crunch as shutdown threatens SNAP benefits
Major US retailers and food manufacturers, including Walmart and Smithfield Foods, are preparing for a potential fall in November 2025 …
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Shein could be banned in France after sex-doll scandal
France’s economy minister Roland Lescure has warned that fast fashion retailer Shein could be blocked from the French market if …
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Drugstore chain DM teams up with VusionGroup for digital shelf platform
German drugstore retailer Drogeriemarkt (DM) has collaborated with French retail digitalisation company VusionGroup to implement the EdgeSense digital shelf platform …
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Walmart rolls out AI shopping features ahead of 2025 holiday season
Walmart has introduced a range of AI-powered shopping features on its mobile app in preparation for the 2025 holiday season. The …
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SPAR Oman launches new flagship supermarket in Muscat
Supermarket chain SPAR Oman has opened its latest flagship outlet in Al Khoud, Muscat, with a new-generation store design created …
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“Put it back, mate!”: why shoplifting in Australia’s turned nasty
Australia’s retail crime has shifted from garden-variety mischief to full-blown menace. Wesfarmers — the owner of Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and …
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“Trump effect” sparks new bets on US cannabis retail
Investor confidence in the American cannabis industry is rising again after months of decline. Much of the attention centres on …
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Crocs Q3 revenue falls 6.2% as guidance points to softer Q4 2025
US footwear company Crocs has reported consolidated revenue of $996m for the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, down 6.2% from …
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Murphy USA reveals $2bn buyback as Mindy West named president and CEO
Gasoline and convenience merchandise retailer Murphy USA has appointed Mindy West, currently its chief operating officer (COO), as president with …
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Visa, Mastercard profits rise as shoppers keep buying
Visa and Mastercard both reported higher quarterly earnings as consumer spending and card payments stayed resilient across key markets. Visa said …
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Puma warns of lower 2025 sales and swings to quarterly loss
Puma expects a low double-digit percentage decline in full-year 2025 sales on a currency-adjusted basis, alongside a reported loss in …
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Amazon Q3 sales up 13% to $180.2bn with outlook for double‑digit growth
E-commerce giant Amazon has reported net sales of $180.2bn for the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, up 13% from $158.9bn …
