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JD sees highest patent filings and grants during September in Q3 2023
JD saw the highest growth of 156% in patent filings in July and 742% in grants in August in Q3 …
IKEA invests more than £35m to increase staff pay in UK
Swedish home furnishing retailer IKEA has invested more than £35m ($44.28m) in the financial well-being of its employees in the …
Lidl GB anticipates busy Christmas season
Lidl GB is gearing up for a strong Christmas period, marked by an 11% increase in customer visits over the …
Emirati oil casts an inescapable shadow over climate talks at COP28
DUBAI - For people in the climate world, the annual two-week extravaganza that is COP28 is a moment to see …
Tesco introduces solar power initiative for 100 UK stores
In a move towards sustainable energy solutions, Tesco has declared its intention to equip 100 of its UK stores with …
UK total retail sales rose by 2.7% in November 2023
Total retail sales in the UK rose by 2.7% in November 2023 compared with 4.2% growth in November 2022. This …
Unity agrees to acquire majority of Mastermind Toys’ stores
Independent speciality toy and children's book retailer Mastermind Toys has signed an asset purchase agreement with Unity Acquisitions. Unity, a company …
Applegreen and M&S expand partnership in Ireland
Forecourt retailer Applegreen and Marks & Spencer (M&S) have entered an agreement to expand their partnership in Ireland. As part of …
SPAR’s Belgian partner Colruyt Group develops store network
Colruyt Group, the partner of multinational hypermarket chain SPAR in Belgium, has announced the development of the supermarket brand’s store …
Porch piracy: its impact and how retailers can fight back
In an enlightening exchange, Brendan Heegan, Founder and CEO of Boxzooka, shares crucial insights into the alarming rise of porch …
Carrefour and Nexity unveil Villes et Commerces property venture
Carrefour and real estate operator Nexity have jointly launched the 'Villes et Commerces' property venture, marking a significant milestone in …
Signal: E.Leclerc CEO calls for greater transparency on profit margins
The CEO of French hypermarket chain E.Leclerc said on Friday (1 December) that he is ready to cooperate on improving …
Shein is facing an IPO rollercoaster
Fast fashion retailer Shein has risen from an obscure position to become the dominant player in the market. In less …
Co-op opens new and renovated convenience stores in UK
British co-operative group Co-op has opened new and renovated stores at multiple locations in the UK. The retailer opened a new …
How COP28 can drive change in eCommerce sustainability
As the world anticipates COP28, a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change, businesses are urged to reassess their …