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Retail investors are not more sophisticated than 30 years ago, says former hedge fund manager
Retail investors who are trying to beat the market by buying individual stocks and complex exchange-traded funds may be better off with broad market index funds, according to Elm Wealth's Victor Haghani. 'I'm not sure that investors are that much…
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…
Retail Stocks To Consider - October 24th
Buy the Dip: 4 Stocks the Market Marked Down Too Far Ahead of Big Catalysts Amazon.com, Costco Wholesale, Walmart, Home Depot, NextEra Energy, Vistra, and Alibaba Group are the seven Retail stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock…
Victorville Retail Project Planned for Old El Tio Pepe Site
Source: Google Street View A sign has gone up at the former El Tio Pepe restaurant site at Bear Valley and Amargosa roads in Victorville, promising a retail project by 2027. The sign reads “Coming Soon 2027” and shows a rendering of a…
Popular discount retailer could open new store in Huntingdon
A well-known discount retailer could open a new store in Huntingdon - just a short drive from the High Street. TJ Morris Limited is seeking permission to open the new Home Bargains store on St Peters Road. TJ Morris owns and operates Home Bargains…
67% of Retailers Say They Plan to Open Catalogs to AI Agents. Fewer Than a Handful Have Actually Done It.
Consultancy research from BCG suggests high retail ambition: 67% of surveyed retailers plan to enrich their product data for AI shopping agents within two years, while 58% intend to provide real-time availability to those same agents. This…
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…
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…
Halloween markets in Tsim Sha Tsui draw lively crowds and boost local spirits
As the city counts down to Halloween, the festive atmosphere in multiple districts is heating up significantly. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT A weekend celebration held at the Mody Road Garden, running across three Saturdays, has successfully…
Supermarkets surprised by 'shambolic' Government 'stockpiling' advice
Major UK supermarkets have been surprised by the Government's 'shambolic' campaign encouraging Brits to stockpile food and water supplies, according to industry insiders. Sources say retailers were only informed about the specifics of the…
UK supermarket 'discussions' after Andy Burnham 'stockpiling' advice
Supermarkets have been taken by surprise by the UK Government's 'shambolic' initiative encouraging Britons to stockpile food and water supplies, industry insiders have revealed. Retailers were only informed about the specifics of the Government's…
WATCH: RFK Jr. Announces 'Made in the USA' Label to Help American Fishermen and Protect U.S. Consumers
U.S. fisherman will no longer be getting a raw deal when trying to compete against cheap and questionable seafood from international suppliers under a new initiative announced by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The…
The once-booming UK market town now on its knees with 40 closed shops - 'sad to see'
The once-proud market town has faced years of decline. A once-major industrial centre and proud market town has fallen into a shadow of its former self following decades of decline. It is estimated there are over 40 shopping units shut across the…
The hidden cost of wastage: Rethinking inventory management in India's dairy industry
India produced 247.87 million tonne of milk in 2024–25, nearly a quarter of global output. Yet an equally important question is how much value survives the journey from farm to consumer. Milk is perishable, and dairy wastage is not limited…
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