Walmart to offer US associates 250-plus free prescription medicines
Walmart will provide US associates with prescription medicines without charge from 1 January 2027, alongside specialist-care and paid-leave benefits. The retailer …
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Albertsons withdraws guidance amid strategic review as profit drops
Albertsons Companies has withdrawn its fiscal 2026 outlook as it conducts an operational review following lower second-quarter profit and falling …
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Kingfisher names Sebastian Gundel as its next CEO
UK retailer Kingfisher has named Sebastian Gundel as its next CEO, with the appointment taking effect on 1 February 2027. Gundel …
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Ricin poisoning fears prompt UK sales curbs
Retailers and online sellers could face new licensing requirements for sales of castor beans and rosary peas under UK government …
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BRC urges UK Budget tax relief as poll highlights living costs
Retail trade body seeks lower employment and property taxes as survey identifies affordability, youth unemployment and high streets among the …
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Albertsons demands over $9bn from Kroger following merger collapse
US supermarket group Albertsons has launched legal action demanding more than $9bn from Kroger following the collapse of the planned …
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Studenac to close 104 stores in Croatian restructuring
Croatian retail chain Studenac is closing 104 outlets, halting wholesale operations and shedding administrative staff as part of pre-bankruptcy restructuring. According …
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Ross Stores completes 2026 expansion with 51 new locations
Ross Stores has completed its store expansion programme for fiscal 2026 after launching 51 branches across 17 US states during …
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European Commission investigates XXXLutz acquisition of Porta
The European Commission has begun an “in-depth” review examining the proposed acquisition of German furniture retailer Porta by Austrian peer …
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Cyberattack hits French supermarkets
Major French supermarket chains have been hit by a cyberattack that has affected their refrigeration systems. Dominique Schelcher, the CEO of …
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Martin Property Group in talks over Poundland management buyout – report
Martin Property Group is in discussions with Poundland's senior leadership about a solvent acquisition of the UK discount retailer, reported …
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SPAR Canada and ReposiTrak launch Touchless Retail in Canada
SPAR Canada, the local division of US-based SPAR Group, has partnered with ReposiTrak to roll out Touchless Retail across Canada. The …
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DFI Retail Group to expand Hong Kong grocery network – report
DFI Retail Group intends to continue developing its supermarket presence in Hong Kong, including through new outlets and upgrades to …
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Seven & i targets Europe as fourth core retail market – report
Seven & i Holdings plans to make Europe its fourth core market, rebalancing its footprint after exiting India and redirecting …
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European retail growth reveals a widening performance gap
GlobalData forecasts slower European retail growth through 2030, with health and beauty outpacing fashion. Contrasting country forecasts and retailer results …
