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Why Retailers Are Cutting Prices As CPI Cools And Iran Risks Rise
Adult mother looking school supplies in store. Despite the volatility caused by the on-again, off-again, now on-again Iranian conflict, June's consumer price index (CPI) delivered inflation figures lower than expected. This was aided primarily by…
B&M European Value Retail slips Wednesday, underperforms market
Shares of B&M European Value Retail S.A. BME dropped 5.39% to £1.93 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around poor trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 0.13% to 10,515.92. B&M European Value Retail…
Retailers Increasing Investments in Technology
Retail investments in technology continue to rise, and how they deploy these tech tools is also shifting as AI takes on a more important role, according to Levin Management Corporation's (LMC) 2026 Mid-Year Retail Sentiment Survey. The survey is…
Stock futures are little changed as traders await retail sales and labor data: Live updates
U.S. equity futures were little changed Wednesday night following a rally was driven by cooler inflation, lower Treasury yields and encouraging earnings reports. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 15 points, or 0.03%. S&P…
Retail Partners 1Q Net Y1.08B Vs Net Y1.45B
Retail Partners Co. Ltd. (8167.TO) Japan 1st Quarter Ended May 31 GROUP 2026 2025 Revenue Y71.02 bln Y68.86 bln Operating Profit Y1.41 bln Y1.89 bln Pretax Profit Y1.63 bln Y2.09 bln Net Profit Y1.08 bln Y1.45 bln Per share Earnings Y25.20 Y33.83…
Online Stores Might Be Forced to Add 'FCC IDs' to Listings. Retailers Aren't Happy
The tiny 'FCC ID' label on a wide range of tech products could trigger major unintended consequences for online electronics sales if a new US policy is adopted, industry groups warn. “Under the new rules, online marketplaces might be forced…
Japanese Retail Traders Boost Dollar Shorts to Most Since 2008
Japan's retail traders turned the most bearish on the dollar in almost two decades last month amid speculation that official intervention may weaken the currency against the yen. The traders' net dollar short positions more than quadrupled to…
Plaza Retail REIT Announces July 2026 Distribution
Plaza Retail REIT is a leading retail property owner and developer, focused on Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, with total assets of +/- $1.0 billion. Plaza's properties include a mix of strip plazas, stand-alone small box retail outlets and…
Chicago retail corridors offer more than shopping
Major retail corridors like Chicago's Michigan Avenue are moving out of survival mode and into thriving. Why it matters: The Mag Mile, Fulton Market and other neighborhood corridors are seen as indicators of broader economic trends, and the picture…
Exclusive | Longtime '90s mall staple plans on closing 15 stores this year as the retail apocalypse rages on
Fossil Group is trimming its mall footprint yet again, closing seven stores in the first three months of 2026 and warning investors it will shutter as many as 15 locations by year's end — leaving the watchmaker with roughly 185 stores…
Target, Aldi among retailers coming to $60 million Harrison development
Updated: 2:20 PM EDT Jul 15, 2026 Target, Aldi among retailers coming to $60 million Harrison development Updated: 2:20 PM EDT Jul 15, 2026 Multiple popular retailers are coming to southwestern Ohio with a massive $60 development being built in…
What independent retailers need to know ahead of Reed Gift Fairs Melbourne
Against a backdrop of high inflation and subdued discretionary spending, visitors to this year's Reed Gift Fairs Melbourne next month may just find an edge – both in products and retail advice. In addition to fostering an environment where…
XRP Retail FOMO Is Surging-So Why Isn't the Price Moving?
XRP has gained the spotlight yet again as the sentiments are slowly turning bullish despite the sluggish price action. The token is trading between $1.17 and $1.01, as buyers and sellers are struggling to take control. The optimism around the token…
UK BNPL regulations come into effect: Industry reaction - Retail Banker International
Deferred payment credit (DPC), often known as Buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) is finally subject to FCA regulation. According to the FCA, it wants its regulatory regime to reduce the risks of harm to consumers. The FCA describes its regulations as…
Los Angeles and Long Beach Post Strong June as Retailers Frontload Imports
The nation's two busiest container gateways continued to benefit from an early peak shipping season in June as importers rushed cargo into the United States ahead of potential new tariffs, with the Port of Los Angeles posting its busiest June on…
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