UK retail tax burden reaches 72p per £1 of profit, says BRC
The British Retail Consortium is seeking business rates changes ahead of the UK Budget, warning that the tax burden is …
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Trent standalone revenue rises 23% in second quarter of FY27
Tata Group-owned retailer Trent recorded a 23% year-on-year (YoY) increase in standalone operational revenue to Rs57.88bn ($600.3m) for the quarter …
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Sainsbury’s calls off prospective merger discussions with Morrisons – report
Sainsbury's has abandoned initial talks regarding a multibillion-pound tie-up with private equity-backed Morrisons, the Financial Times reported, citing unnamed sources. The …
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Lidl GB commits £600m to open more than 50 stores
Lidl GB, the UK arm of the German discounter, intends to open more than 50 new stores across the UK …
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Amazon and Flipkart review security camera listings in India – report
US retail major Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart have begun reviewing security camera listings in India after hundreds of products without …
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Aldi sales rise 5% as operating profit slips
GlobalData links Aldi’s sales rebound to low prices and new stores, while its results highlight the challenge of converting growth …
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UK shop price inflation eases to 1.4% in September
Food promotions and back-to-school discounts helped contain price rises as retailers faced higher operating costs. UK shop price inflation eased to …
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US retail sales rise for 11th consecutive month in August, NRF reports
US retail sales rose modestly in August 2026, marking an 11th consecutive month of growth, according to the National Retail …
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Finland’s Prisma.fi to become marketplace with third-party sellers
Finnish hypermarket chain Prisma will turn its Prisma.fi online store into a marketplace. The model will be rolled out in phases …
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CMA proposes accepting Co-op’s remedies over Southern Co-op acquisition
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed accepting Co-op Group's remedies, including selling 15 convenience stores and two …
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Poundland management team in talks over £30m retailer bid – report
The management team of UK discount retailer Poundland is in “advanced talks” to lead a bid for the company, in …
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Amazon Now reaches more than 120 Indian cities
US retailer Amazon has expanded its Amazon Now quick-delivery service in India to more than 120 cities, doubling its reach …
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What UK shoppers want this Black Friday
UK shoppers plan to buy electronics, clothing and Christmas gifts this Black Friday, but year-round promotions mean retailers must give …
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Fabletics opens first India store in New Delhi
US activewear label Fabletics has opened its first India store in New Delhi, working exclusively with Reliance Brands (RBL), a …
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Toys“R”Us to exit Japanese market by year-end – report
US toys retailer Toys“R”Us will withdraw from Japan as early as the end of this year, Nikkei Asia reported, citing …
