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Zalando trims FY26 outlook despite strong Q2 revenue growth

German online fashion retailer Zalando reported second-quarter group revenue of €3.42bn ($3.94bn), a 20.8% increase, while narrowing its full-year guidance. Gross …
The new shape of UK retail

UK retail is entering a new phase of growth, with changing consumer priorities, stronger online demand and a widening gap …
Wayfair narrows quarterly loss on strong US revenue growth

Online home goods retailer Wayfair posted net revenue of $3.51bn for the second quarter ended 30 June 2026, marking a …
American Eagle Outfitters CEO wins top US retail honour

The chief executive of American Eagle Outfitters has been named the recipient of one of the US retail industry's highest …
Sycamore Partners nears $350m sale of Hot Topic – report

Sycamore Partners is in advanced discussions nearing a deal to sell retailer Hot Topic to Spencer Spirit Holdings for approximately …

Sycamore Partners nears $350m sale of Hot Topic – report

Sycamore Partners is in advanced discussions nearing a deal to sell retailer Hot Topic to Spencer Spirit Holdings for approximately …
Russia weighs retailer support after Wildberries warehouse strikes – report

Russia is considering support measures for retailers after Ukrainian strikes caused heavy losses at warehouses used by online marketplace Wildberries, …
Weston family’s revised Boots bid leaves deal in doubt – report

Takeover discussions between the Weston family and Boots owner Sycamore Partners have stalled after the family amended its offer for …
John Lewis targets fitness boom with new store concept

John Lewis has launched a Sports & Wellness department at its Oxford Street branch in London, UK, the first of …
USDA warns of further US food price rises

US food prices are set to climb further through 2026 and into 2027, according to the latest USDA Food Price …
Retail employee monitoring in the age of AI

Artificial intelligence is changing how retailers monitor, support and manage their workforces. While CCTV remains an important security tool, it …
Can a store refuse cash? The UK government’s answer

The decision means shops, restaurants and other private businesses can continue deciding whether to accept notes and coins, despite calls …
Ibotta becomes exclusive CPG offers provider for 7-Eleven

Digital promotions network Ibotta has partnered with 7-Eleven to serve as the sole third-party provider of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) offers …
Amazon faces class action over seafood sustainability claims

Amazon is facing a proposed class action in the US over allegations that it misrepresented the environmental sustainability of seafood …
EU alleges Temu obstructed foreign subsidies inspection

The European Commission (EC) has issued a Statement of Grounds (SoG) to Temu owner PDD Holdings and Irish subsidiary WhaleCo, …