Accent rejects Frasers takeover approach as “materially inadequate”
Accent Group has rejected an unsolicited takeover approach from UK retailer Frasers Group, calling the A$0.65 ($0.45) a share proposal “opportunistic” …
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Sainsbury’s sales rise 3.1% as grocery momentum offsets clothing decline
Sainsbury's first-quarter sales increased by 3.1% to £8.04bn in the 16 weeks to 20 June 2026, with the UK supermarket …
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Conservatives urge scrutiny of JD.com’s UK expansion – report
The Conservative Party has urged the UK Government to examine Chinese retail group JD.com over fears its UK growth could …
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France moves to curb ultra-fast fashion imports
France's Senate has approved a revised bill aimed at ultra-fast fashion e-commerce platforms including Shein, Temu and AliExpress, a week …
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Business confidence slips as UK retail sales fall short of norms
UK business confidence has weakened further as retail sales continue to fall below typical seasonal levels, according to the latest …
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Zalando under regulatory scrutiny over About You acquisition disclosure
Germany’s financial regulator has launched a formal audit of e-commerce group Zalando’s 2025 consolidated accounts after identifying concrete indications of …
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Australia bans supermarket price-gouging from July
Australia’s Federal Government will ban price-gouging by major grocery retailers from next month under new rules for large supermarket operators …
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Saks Global exits Chapter 11 as Exemplar Luxury Group
Saks Global has completed its Chapter 11 restructuring and re-emerged under the name Exemplar Luxury Group (ELG), cutting its total …
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Chilean retail group Cencosud acquires Makro Colombia
Chilean retail group Cencosud has agreed to acquire the entirety of Makro Supermayorista in Colombia for an estimated $158m (145.75bn …
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Sandals beat sofas: Seasonal buying shapes UK retail
UK retail demand is improving only selectively, with shoppers more willing to spend on seasonal and lower-ticket items than on …
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AI and regulation redefine European retail
Artificial intelligence is becoming a standard business tool across European retail, but new regulation is changing how companies deploy it. As …
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H&M net sales declines to Skr54.82bn in Q2
Swedish fashion retailer H&M has reported net sales of Skr54.82bn ($5.64bn) for the second quarter ended 31 May 2026, compared …
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Casey’s sets three-year plan to add at least 400 stores
Casey’s General Stores has unveiled a new three-year strategy centred on adding at least 400 outlets through acquisitions and new-store …
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Womenswear retailer Reformation files for US listing
US-based womenswear retailer Reformation has filed paperwork for a planned listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The registration statement …
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UK watchdog bans Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein ads over recycled claims
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned adverts from Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein after ruling that their claims …
