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Retail sales weaken in July as demand for clothing falls back
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. Retail sales slipped back in July as clothing sales fell…
Japan's Aeon exits Thai retail to chase Vietnam's booming middle class
The decision by Japanese retailer Aeon to sell its MaxValu minimart chain in Thailand is the latest example of the tight grip domestic conglomerates hold over Thai consumers, retail experts say. Yet the move also hints at the shifting economic…
Retail sales in Great Britain fall despite heatwave increasing food and drink demand
Retail sales across Great Britain weakened last month despite the men's football World Cup and record temperatures boosting the demand for food and drink. The Office for National Statistics said the volume of goods sold in stores and online fell…
Retail sales weaken in July as demand for clothing falls back
Retail sales slipped back in July as clothing sales fell at the fastest rate for more than a year, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said retail sales volumes declined by 0.5% in July, compared with the…
UK retail sales fall as shoppers cut back on online spending
Official data shows UK retail sales dipped in July, driven primarily by the steepest monthly fall in clothing purchases seen in more than a year. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), overall retail sales volumes…
Retail sales fall despite World Cup and hot weather boosting alcohol and drinks trade - business live
Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. Retail sales fell in July after a bumper period the previous month, despite the World Cup luring punters into pubs and the hot weather…
Communications Services Down, but Not by Much, on Rotation Out of Retail Sector - Communications Services Roundup
Communications-services companies fell, but not by as much as the broad market, as traders rotated out of the retail sector in the wake of Walmart's earnings. Charter Communications fell after the cable company completed its acquisition of closely…
UK Retail Sales Surge in July, Boosting Sterling and Challenging BoE Outlook
With sales volume rising by 1.0% month-on-month and 4.2% year-on-year, the UK's retail industry showed amazing resilience in July 2026. This far exceeded market projections of a more modest 3.7% year-on-year increase and a 0.4% month-on-month…
As Ross Park Mall adds an international fashion retailer, it continues to buck the trend of dying malls
An internationally renowned fashion outlet is coming to Pittsburgh in 2028. This week, Ross Park Mall announced that Zara will open inside the mall as part of the next phase of the mall's transformation. 'Ross Park Mall's continued evolution…
Retail earnings show consumers keep spending for right price - TT
Shoppers check out at a Walmart store in Columbus, Ohio. (Brian Kaiser/Bloomberg) Walmart, Target and Home Depot reported sales gains this week, saying consumers continue spending despite budget pressures and are prioritizing value and selective…
Retail Earnings Show US Consumers Keep Spending for the Right Price
American consumers haven't given up. But they're feeling the pressure. Walmart Inc., which posted its weakest sales growth in more than six years on Thursday primarily due to its pharmacy business, said consumer spending remains at consistent…
Louis Vuitton to Exit Guizhou as Luxury Retail Landscape Shifts
Louis Vuitton is set to close its only store in Guizhou province on Aug. 31, marking the luxury house's exit from the Southwestern Chinese hub. The store is located at Lavant Center, a high-end shopping mall in the provincial capital of Guiyang.
Berkshire Is Betting on This Legacy Retail Stock
After six decades of steering clear of investments in department stores, Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA -0.14%) (BRKB +0.07%) is suddenly investing in a retail icon. I'm talking about Macy's (M -2.93%), the legendary retailer. Berkshire's last department…
Wall Street trades lower as Walmart drags down retail and oil climbs
Wall Street's major market averages traded in the red on Thursday, a day after equities moved higher after the U.S. Treasury Department announced it would double its buyback program for long-term government debt. The blue-chip Dow (DJI) was last…
Retail's ant-to-elephant problem: When growth breaks the supply chain model
Supply chains rarely break overnight. Typically, warning signs begin with creeping inventory costs, harder-to-control warehouse labour, transport bills that exceed budget, or customers complaining about delayed or incorrect orders. Peter Jones, MD…
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