Retail sales in US increase as households use tax refunds
Retail sales in the United States increased in March, supported by higher tax refunds that helped offset rising petrol costs, …
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US competition watchdog prepares antitrust case over rising egg prices
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing a civil antitrust case focused on rising egg prices, in a move …
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Multimedia retailer QVC Group begins Chapter 11 process
Online retailer QVC Group has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the US after reaching a restructuring support agreement …
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Australia’s BIG W cuts prices on 2,000 items amid cost pressures
BIG W, the Australian discount department retailer owned by Woolworths Group, has reduced shelf prices on more than 2,000 products …
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Criteo and DoorDash expand retail commerce media partnership
Criteo and DoorDash have broadened their partnership to include Canada, responding to the growing momentum in on-demand delivery for groceries …
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Walmart outlines US remodels and new store openings for 2026
Walmart is advancing a multi-year investment to expand and modernise its US store network through 2026 and early 2027. The plan …
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Tesco widens profit outlook amid geopolitical uncertainty
UK supermarket chain Tesco has warned that geopolitical tensions linked to the Middle East conflict are affecting consumer confidence, as …
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Kering to purchase minority stake in Chinese luxury brand Icicle
Gucci owner Kering has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Chinese luxury brand Icicle Fashion Group. The deal is part …
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Dunelm Q3 sales rise 2.1% as outlook weakens
UK homeware retailer Dunelm Group posted third-quarter (Q3) sales growth of 2.1% to £471.6m ($639m), but said demand softened during …
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Hermès Q1 revenue rises at constant rates, hit by currencies
Hermès has posted first-quarter 2026 revenue of €4.07bn ($4.80bn), up 6% at constant exchange rates but down 1% on a …
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Home Depot acquires SIMPL to expand supply chain automation
The Home Depot has acquired Massachusetts-based automation and technology systems business SIMPL Automation, as the US home improvement retailer moves …
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Morrisons puts head office roles at risk amid AI and automation drive
UK-based Morrisons has placed several head office roles at risk of redundancy as part of a wider restructuring programme focused …
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Waitrose expands stores and refurbishments under £1bn plan
Waitrose & Partners is expanding its UK bricks-and-mortar estate through new shops, more franchise sites and a refurbishment drive under …
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Albertsons reports fourth-quarter loss after opioid settlement charge
Albertsons posted a loss in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 (Q4 FY25), as a charge tied to an opioid …
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Walmart launches Upstream Facility Services to offer maintenance services nationwide
Walmart has created a new business unit, Upstream Facility Services, to provide maintenance and facilities support to companies across the …
