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Halloween: A Treat For American Retailers
Halloween numbers show that 'Boo!' is big business in America. Consumer spending on the holiday is expected to reach about $13.5 billion in 2026, according to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation. Candy is the most popular purchase…
Sejong University team finds link between retail investor attention, lower stock returns
A research team at Sejong University has found that stocks attracting greater attention from retail investors tend to generate lower returns in subsequent periods. The university said the findings were published last month in the prestigious…
Fashion Retailers Add Designer Tie-Ups and AI Styling as Sales Diverge
Fashion retailers are refreshing their offers with designer collections and digital styling, while Gap Inc.'s latest quarter and ASOS' half-year results show mixed sales trends across different reporting periods. Gap brand net sales rose 9% year…
Oxfam Retail Profit Falls 23% as BHF Reports Loss and Plans Shop Closures
Oxfam's retail profit fell 23% in its latest financial year, while the British Heart Foundation reported a retail loss and proposed about 150 shop closures as costs and trading pressures mount. The Financial Times reported, citing unpublished…
New storage container development approved near Scunthorpe-area retail park
A new storage container just north of Gallagher Retail Park in Scunthorpe was approved despite concerns from councillors regarding traffic congestion in the area. The site will be used to store containers, tools and machinery, plants, building…
Industry funds stall at 60pc of $405b millionaire market
The rush of millionaire members turning to industry superannuation funds to manage their nest eggs has slowed, as retail super funds and platforms regain ground with affluent retirees. Industry funds managed 60 per cent of assets held by members…
UK charity shop profits plummet amid shift in secondhand clothes market
Profits at some of the UK's best-known charity shops have plummeted as they face a number of pressures, including from online secondhand clothes platforms, prompting claims that a key part of the sector's fundraising model could be under threat.
A gift to scammers: why you should probably keep your birthday a secret
You get a call from your bank saying there has been suspicious activity on your account. They read out your name, address and date of birth so you are happy it is a legitimate caller. But you are talking to criminals who have used your date of…
Prediction: This Will Be Intel's Stock Price by Year-End 2027
Two years ago, it seemed like nobody wanted to touch Intel (INTC -28.58%). The company that basically invented the modern chip industry had turned into its own cautionary tale, posting an $18.8 billion net loss for 2024 while it fell behind Nvidia…
A-listers and AI stylists: how high-street brands are staging a fashion comeback
High street brands that boomed in the noughties before the squeeze of both sustainably minded consumers and the rise of ultra-cheap online labels are staging a comeback. This time, rather than focusing solely on trend-led affordable designs, the…
Martin Lewis' MSE predicted Lidl Black Friday date 2026
Money Saving Expert (MSE), the consumer advice site founded by Martin Lewis, has forecast when Lidl is likely to launch its Black Friday deals this year. The team has even shared a specific date on its website. Under its 'Lidl Black Friday 2026…
Paris police fire tear gas as more 300,000 march across France in latest protests
Police in Paris have fired tear gas during the latest anti-government protests in Frnance as more than 300,000 people march across the country. Huge crowds have again taken to the streets for a third consecutive weekend of nationwide…
From The Simpsons to Starbucks: The Halloween Marketing Lesson Brands Shouldn't Miss
Some of the strongest brands don't just give customers something to buy. They give them something to look forward to. Television has been doing that for decades. Every October, familiar TV characters put on costumes, ordinary settings turn into…
Sivakasi's fireworks industry: sparkling opportunities up ahead
Every few seconds, a car or a large vehicle bearing a number plate from another State rolls down the Thiruthangal Road in Virudhunagar district. On either side, a riot of colourful posters screams out offers — ‘new fancy crackers'…
Urgent recalls as Tesco, Asda and Iceland items pulled - 'do not use
Over the past week or so, a number of retailers have issued urgent product recalls, urging customers to avoid eating or using certain items. Shoppers are being warned to check their purchases carefully to ensure they are not putting themselves at…
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