Retailers warn guaranteed-hours plans could put part-time jobs at risk
Large retailers have raised concerns that planned changes to guaranteed working hours could affect more than half of roles in …
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IKEA retailer plans 25 new India outlets over five years
Ingka Group, the largest retailer operating IKEA stores worldwide, plans to expand its physical presence in India over the next five …
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CVS plans roughly 60 store openings in 2026 after years of net closures
CVS Health expects to add approximately 60 stores in 2026, increasing its store base for the first time in several …
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Discount retailer Poundstretcher weighing store closures – report
UK discount retailer Poundstretcher is facing the prospect of cuts to its store base as its owner considers a court-backed …
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Retailers under pressure as governments police rising prices
Governments are moving more aggressively to police rising retail prices as higher fuel prices and petrol prices feed into transport, …
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New York requires retailers to accept cash payments
New York retailers must now accept cash payments under a new statewide law that came into force on 21 March …
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Walmart Mexico expands Vusion partnership for EdgeSense rollout
Walmart Mexico is widening its collaboration with French retail solutions provider Vusion to deploy connected store technology across key retail …
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CaratLane plans 40 new stores in FY27, eyes regional expansion – report
CaratLane plans to open around 40 stores in FY27, with a limited share of outlets to be company-owned, a senior …
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Great Britain retail sales dip in February after strong January growth
Retail sales volumes in Great Britain declined in February 2026, reversing some of the gains recorded at the start of …
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Westbridge collapse signals strain in UK furniture sector
Westbridge Furniture and Belfield Leisure entered administration on 23 March, placing around 500 jobs at risk and highlighting growing pressure …
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Austria delays JD.com takeover clearance for Ceconomy
Austrian regulators have yet to approve Chinese e-commerce group JD.com’s proposed acquisition of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, leaving a key …
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Iran war push drives UK petrol above £1.50
UK petrol prices have climbed above 150 pence per litre, marking the highest average retail cost since mid‑2024 as the ongoing …
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Italy investigates Sephora for promoting adult skincare to children
Italy’s competition authority has launched an investigation into Sephora and sister brand Benefit Cosmetics, both owned by LVMH, over concerns …
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Gap China operator maps out 50-store rollout and Hong Kong return in 2026
Gap is preparing to add 50 new shops in mainland China in 2026, with openings planned across tier-one to tier-three …
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Amazon rolls out locker collection service in the Netherlands
Amazon is widening its delivery choices in the Netherlands by introducing Amazon Lockers, adding a collection option for shoppers using …
