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Skills shortage puts retail butchers on the chopping block
Butcher shops are under pressure in the face of a dire skills shortage, with one Noosa business choosing to close its retail store due to a lack of staff. There has been an official shortage of butchers nationally since at least 2021. Some butcher…
Major Ukraine Retailer Says Russian Strikes Destroyed Its Chain
Epicentr, a major Ukrainian home improvement retailer, said its business had been “destroyed” by a rapid-fire succession of Russian airstrikes on its distribution centers, with the latest ones coming over the weekend. “Kharkiv…
Retailers in France and Italy Tally the Cost of Lost Business After Second Round of Protests
At a time when Christmas lights have started appearing in London, retailers in France and Italy boarded up their stores and curtailed opening hours on Saturday in preparation for another day of major protests, following the previous weekend's…
Retail investors pull back, but household stock demand remains strong: Goldman Sachs
Retail investors have sharply reduced their stock trading activity in recent months, but broader household demand for U.S. equities remains strong enough to help support the market despite increased selling pressure and a growing supply of shares…
MARK-TO-MARKET: Retailers, consumers brace for the holiday shopping season
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ASIC won't sue Super Retail board over scandal that led to CEO's sacking, says company
Rebel Sport owner Super Retail Group says the corporate regulator does not plan to take any further action over the alleged illicit executive relationship that will see its former chief executive, Anthony Heraghty, face court this week. But the…
Italian fashion retailer OVS betting big on India, looks to scale up retail footprint
Italian fashion retailer, OVS believes India could be a key international market as it plans to scale up its retail footprint in the country. The brand which re-entered India in 2025, is looking to open 11 stores by 2028. On Friday, the company…
Booking vs. Five Below: Is the Travel Giant or Specialty Retailer the Better Stock to Buy in 2026?
Investors often weigh established sector leaders against high-growth retail players. Choosing between Booking Holdings (BKNG -3.27%) and Five Below (FIVE -1.16%) requires balancing global travel dominance against a rapidly expanding discount store…
A $100 billion tab lands on retailers every year from merchandise returns, and a new report says most of it isn't even outright fraud
A cardboard box sits by the front door, already taped shut again. Inside is a dress worn exactly once, tags carefully reattached. The receipt is tucked in the flap, printed the same week it goes back. Nobody in that house thinks of it as a…
Nationwide to cut 275 jobs in latest round since takeover of Virgin Money
Nationwide building society is slashing another 275 jobs in the latest round of cuts since bank bosses pushed through a £2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money. Bosses made the announcement to staff on Wednesday, saying it was part of efforts to…
Prediction: A Stock Market Crash Is Coming. Here's What Investors Should Do Based on Warren Buffett's Advice.
Stocks generally trend higher over the long term, but it's getting harder to ignore the growing chorus of risks that could derail the current bull market. Neocloud companies, which operate artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, are finding it…
After arts festival, San Francisco's Mid-Market businesses look for signs of a turnaround
A new $500,000 investment is betting on arts and entertainment to bring more people to the Mid-Market corridor in San Francisco — and encourage them to spend money at local businesses. The corridor has struggled with vacant storefronts and a…
Argos shoppers snap up trainers for £3 similar to trending £90 Adidas pair
Leopard might feel like a bold print, but when it comes to styling, it can actually work just like a neutral. With warm, neutral tones, leopard print works well with any colour, print or pattern, pairing perfectly with bright colours or understated…
Cannabis drinks boom sparks high-stakes rift in US alcohol industry
London | The rapid rise of THC-infused beverages has put US alcohol producers at odds with wholesalers and drinks retailers, as a growing number of consumers turn their backs on booze for a mellower high. Struggling brewers and distillers, mindful…
Indianapolis office market shows signs of rebound, report says
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis' office market is showing signs of a rebound, with businesses filling more space and some vacant downtown buildings finding new uses, according to a new report. Even so, challenges remain. Cities have grappled…
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