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Chocolate theft surge tied to vast illegal cigarette trade, retailers say
Simon BrowningBusiness correspondent, Birmingham Chocolate stolen from shops is being resold alongside illegal cigarettes and vapes in pop-up shops and mini-marts on British high streets, retailers have said. The flow of stolen goods into these…
AI is the boss at this retail store. What could go wrong?
SAN FRANCISCO — Checking out at Andon Market feels different. There are no scanners, no self-checkout sirens triggered by a prematurely bagged item and certainly no human cashiers. Instead, a customer can pick up an old-school corded phone…
Retail unit in 'heart of Chester city centre' up for sale
A prominent Chester city centre retail unit is on the market. The freehold of 11 Bridge Street is up for sale with a guide price of £250,000. The premises is currently occupied by a jewellers with two years remaining on the lease, according…
Shoe shops given the boot and will be extinct by 2037 say retail experts
Shoe shops are being given the boot - with experts saying there will be none left in Britain by the end of 2037. As Brits increasingly buy footwear online, experts - using the latest data from the Office for National Statistics - found that shoe…
From Allbirds to Nike, the Sneaker Segment is Running Into the Ground. Here's What Retail Investors Need to Know.
It's been a dark time for the sneaker industry. Nike (NKE 3.14%), the world's top athletic footwear and apparel maker, lost nearly 70% of its value over the past five years as its growth cooled and margins shrank. Allbirds (BIRD 6.28%), once hailed…
Amazon vs. Walmart: The Retail War Just Picked a Winner
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN | AMZN Price Prediction) and Walmart (NYSE:WMT) reported earnings revealing two companies of nearly identical scale but radically different profit architectures. Amazon closed fiscal 2025 with annual revenue of $716.92 billion…
AI Is the New Sales Associate in Physical Retail
That's where artificial intelligence (AI) is stepping in. Tools like Guitar Center's Rig Advisor, an AI-powered shopping assistant, are designed to replicate what a human associate can do, delivering product guidance on demand. And it's not just…
New padel court complex approved for North East retail park
Council development bosses have approved plans for a major new outdoor padel complex at Peel Retail Park in Washington. Soul Padel Ltd will create nine outdoor courts at the retail park, with eight protected by rain canopies. The facility will also…
UK fashion retailer closing website in days with at least 80% off in final sale
A beloved UK fashion retailer has revealed its website will shut down within days, unveiling its 'biggest offer ever' for shoppers to snap up final bargains. This follows the high street stalwart beginning to close stores earlier this year after…
Malls, high-streets in NCR clock 45% rise in leasing of retail spaces in Jan-Mar: C&W
Leasing of retail spaces at shopping malls and high streets in Delhi-NCR rose 45 per cent to nearly 6 lakh sq ft in January-March on better demand, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield's data showed that…
Retail Stocks To Keep An Eye On - April 11th
These 3 ETFs Are Suitable for Ultra-Bearish Investors Amazon.com, Costco Wholesale, and Walmart are the three Retail stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. 'Retail stocks' refers to shares that are primarily bought…
Rezolve AI (RZLV) Committed Towards 2026 Strategy Execution
Rezolve AI PLC (NASDAQ: RZLV) is one of the 8 best software penny stocks to buy now. On March 31, Roth Capital reduced the price target on Rezolve AI PLC (NASDAQ:RZLV) from $12.50 to $9.50 while maintaining a Buy rating on the stock following its…
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Vanda Research Says Retail Investors are Buying the Tesla Stock Dip. Should you?
Shares of Tesla (TSLA) have had a rough 2026 so far. TSLA stock is down 23% year-to-date (YTD), making it one of the worst performers in the “Magnificent Seven” group of tech giants this year. Yet retail investors are not running away…
3 Dividend Stocks That Are Obvious Buys in Today's Uncertain Market
Uncertainty isn't just something you read about in headlines, you feel it when you open your portfolio and hesitate for a second longer than usual. When prices swing and narratives change every week, it forces a different kind of thinking. You stop…
Weekly Focus: Binance Joins Prediction Markets; Is Bad Tech Driving Traders Over the Edge?
The forex and CFD brokerage landscape continues to evolve as major players reassess their market focus. FXTM, the forex and CFD broker owned by Andrey Dashin, is preparing to relinquish its UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) license as the…
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