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Three UK retailers dish out Samsung tablet for free
It's not often we hear of flagship tech tablets being snapped up for free, but in a whirlwind sale, that's what Samsung fans can find. The World Cup may have kicked off, but the brand has seemingly made a selection of its Galaxy tablets cost…
SpaceX's Retail-Powered Debut Helps Steady Shaky Markets
For the first time in weeks, investors had jitters. About the war in the Middle East. About the runaway chip rally. About higher interest rates. Then came the IPO. The space-exploration company's market debut went off without a hitch on Friday…
Major outdoor retailer to shut another branch as it launches closing down sale
A MAJOR outdoor retailer is to shut down another of its branches and has launched a closing down sale. Signs reading “all stock must go” have been spotted in the window of a Blacks Outdoor Retail high street store, with the price of…
Why retailers like Ikea are going big on small stores
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World's largest home furnishings retailer to open 48,000-square-foot US store
THE world's largest home furnishings retailer is set to open a 48,000-square-foot US store with a Swedish deli. The beloved chain will hit Florida this summer – with customers ready to be offered a range of fashionable sofas, beds and home…
Popular plus-size mall retailer shutters 20 more 'underperforming' stores
A POPULAR plus-size retailer has been forced to close 20 more locations since the start of the year bring total shutdowns to 171. The closures were part of a “store optimization program” which targeted its most underperforming…
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) Outpaces Walmart (NYSE: WMT) As Rising Gas Prices Reshape Retail Investing
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has outperformed Walmart (NYSE: WMT) in 2026, and analysts believe elevated gas prices could extend that gap further. U.S. military strikes tied to the Iran conflict have pushed oil prices higher, raising costs at…
Retail giant with Oxfordshire stores to take over luxury company
On Thursday it was confirmed that Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has made a cash offer for Hugo Boss, in a deal worth almost £1.73 billion The group owns Sports Direct, House of Fraser, Flannels, GAME, USC, Evans Cycles, Jack Wills, and Gieves &…
Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
The SpaceX IPO is behind us. The earnings calendar is mostly quiet. Taking center stage is the state of play between the U.S. and Iran and the first Federal Reserve meeting with Chairman Kevin Warsh in charge. Here's a closer look at what we're…
Retail FOMO Returns: What SpaceX's First Trading Day Says About S&P 500 Risk Appetite
SpaceX's IPO was always going to be a sentiment event. The first session delivered a strong pop and a flood of retail interest, raising the question on every desk: is risk appetite really back—and does it stick? This piece breaks down what…
Loop Capital Raises its Price Target on THOR Industries (THO)
THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE:THO) is one of the On June 4, 2026, Loop Capital raised the firm's price target on THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE:THO) to $96 from $90 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. The firm noted that shares traded higher even…
Week Ahead: 7 G10 Central Banks Meet, BOJ To Hike, Warsh Chairs First FOMC, G7 Summit
After threatening a new round of intense bombing of Iran, the US relented and suggested an agreement was near. With the May employment and CPI in hand, attention would turn to the real sector this week with industrial output, retail sales, and…
Seed Giant Burpee Wants Americans To Garden Like Its 1776
To celebrate the country's 250th birthday, the 150-year-old seed giant Burpee has been selling seed collections inspired by the gardens of Thomas Jefferson and Martha Washington, giving modern Americans the chance to grow hot peppers, cucumbers and…
Prices for whey protein ingredients are up as much as 250% on U.S. dairy commodities markets as demand soars
Global consumers want more protein in every bite, but the dairy industry is struggling to give it to them. Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of…
Editorial | To capitalise on yacht tourism, Hong Kong must get all hands on deck
Hong Kong has sailed closer to its goal of becoming one of the world's most compelling yachting hubs after a breakthrough decision by mainland China to exempt leisure vessels from the city from customs guarantees and to allow temporary nationality…
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