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High street bloodbath as 6,000 retail sites vanish - but there is some good news
More than 6,000 retail premises have vanished in England and Wales over the past five years, new research show. London recorded the largest five-year regional reduction, with 1,266 sites disappearing over the period, followed by the South East…
Hong Kong to see more mainland Chinese brands enter retail market, analysts say
Hong Kong is likely to attract more mainland Chinese retail brands, but unlike the previous wave, non food and beverage (F&B) retailers are the ones ramping up their presence, according to analysts. The change in profile of mainland brands coming…
Here's which retailers, grocery stores and pharmacies are open and closed on Memorial Day
In case you need to make a last-minute (rainy) run. Although Memorial Day weekend, a time meant to honor military personnel who risked their lives to serve in the US Armed Forces, is technically the unofficial start of summer, millions across the…
The Week In Bourbon: New Releases, Industry News & Trends, May 16-22
Maker's Mark has unveiled its 250th Anniversary Edition featuring the red, white and blue colors of the American flag. Photo, courtesy of Maker's Mark The week of May 16–22 has been a reminder that bourbon rarely sits still, even in a market…
Crackdown on e-scooters could see parents and retailers hit with fines
Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport Parents and retailers could face prosecution amid a surge in children injured in electric scooter crashes, police have warned. Police Scotland say buyers are responsible for…
Retail fuel price hike 'inevitable' if global oil pressures persist: BPCL's Director HR
A further hike in retail fuel prices may be unavoidable if current global energy disruptions continue, Raj Kumar Dubey, Director HR at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., said, outlining three options before policymakers as crude markets face…
'We're concerned': US-based prediction markets taking bets on Australian elections and Albanese's word choices
US-based “prediction market” websites are taking tens of thousands of dollars in bets on Australian elections and even specific words the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says in parliament, with gambling harm advocates and the…
Make Markets Opaque Again: The SEC's IPO Fixation Could Cost Investors Trillions
The SEC is dismantling mandatory disclosure to generate a few more IPOs. Three live experiments — the UK, Australia, and the US SPAC boom — and basic arithmetic suggest the trade destroys far more value than it creates. “Make…
Americans pledge trust in prediction markets and sportsbooks
Americans trust certain prediction markets, trading platforms and sportsbooks more than some of the country's blue-chip corporations, though men are less likely to trust them than women. Why it matters: Burgeoning gambling culture is fostering a…
Piper Sandler Sees Pressure on Tractor Supply (TSCO) from Weak Pet Spending Trends
With a 5-year dividend growth rate of 22.7%, Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) is included among the 10 Best Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for 3 Years. On May 5, Piper Sandler analyst Peter Keith downgraded Tractor Supply Company…
In an increasingly risky investing environment, can warnings backfire?
Please log in to bookmark this story. Create Free Account I still remember walking through music stores as a teenager and gravitating toward albums with the black-and-white “Parental Advisory: Explicit Lyrics” sticker on the cover.
Shop numbers return to growth after years of decline, say experts
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. UK high streets and shopping destinations are showing…
British high streets show signs of recovery despite thousands of shop closures
Britain's high streets and shopping districts are showing tentative signs of recovery, with more than 13 retail stores opening each week over the past year, according to new figures. However, this modest resurgence comes against a backdrop of…
Pets at Home hoping for boost under new boss despite consumer pressure
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Pets at Home investors will be hoping the retailer's new…
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