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Chocolate theft surge tied to vast illegal cigarette trade, retailers say
Simon BrowningBusiness correspondent, Birmingham Chocolate stolen from shops is being resold alongside illegal cigarettes and vapes in pop-up shops and mini-marts on British high streets, retailers have said. The flow of stolen goods into these…
B&M European Value Retail falls Friday, underperforms market
Shares of B&M European Value Retail S.A. BME dropped 4.64% to £1.75 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 0.03% to 10,600.53. B&M European Value Retail S.A.
AI is the boss at this retail store. What could go wrong?
SAN FRANCISCO — Checking out at Andon Market feels different. There are no scanners, no self-checkout sirens triggered by a prematurely bagged item and certainly no human cashiers. Instead, a customer can pick up an old-school corded phone…
Starbucks's retail arm gets £13.7m tax credit even as sales increase
Starbucks's UK retail arm received a £13.7m corporation tax credit last year, even as its sales increased 6% and it added more than 90 stores. The credit, which can be used to offset future tax bills, comes after losses widened to…
Retail unit in 'heart of Chester city centre' up for sale
A prominent Chester city centre retail unit is on the market. The freehold of 11 Bridge Street is up for sale with a guide price of £250,000. The premises is currently occupied by a jewellers with two years remaining on the lease, according…
From Allbirds to Nike, the Sneaker Segment is Running Into the Ground. Here's What Retail Investors Need to Know.
It's been a dark time for the sneaker industry. Nike (NKE 3.14%), the world's top athletic footwear and apparel maker, lost nearly 70% of its value over the past five years as its growth cooled and margins shrank. Allbirds (BIRD 6.28%), once hailed…
AI Is the New Sales Associate in Physical Retail
That's where artificial intelligence (AI) is stepping in. Tools like Guitar Center's Rig Advisor, an AI-powered shopping assistant, are designed to replicate what a human associate can do, delivering product guidance on demand. And it's not just…
UK fashion retailer closing website in days with at least 80% off in final sale
A beloved UK fashion retailer has revealed its website will shut down within days, unveiling its 'biggest offer ever' for shoppers to snap up final bargains. This follows the high street stalwart beginning to close stores earlier this year after…
Malls, high-streets in NCR clock 45% rise in leasing of retail spaces in Jan-Mar: C&W
Leasing of retail spaces at shopping malls and high streets in Delhi-NCR rose 45 per cent to nearly 6 lakh sq ft in January-March on better demand, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield's data showed that…
Fintechs bet big on digital FDs, eye larger share of retail savings
Fintech platforms are stepping up their play in India's fixed deposit (FD) market, betting on digital distribution, ease of access and transparency to attract a new generation of savers. The shift comes as start-ups and large platforms alike look…
Inflation in spotlight as Tesco to disclose latest trading
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. Tesco will shed more light on how the conflict in the…
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Vanda Research Says Retail Investors are Buying the Tesla Stock Dip. Should you?
Shares of Tesla (TSLA) have had a rough 2026 so far. TSLA stock is down 23% year-to-date (YTD), making it one of the worst performers in the “Magnificent Seven” group of tech giants this year. Yet retail investors are not running away…
Easter lifts footfall but retailers brace for April cost squeeze
Total UK footfall climbed 2.4 per cent year-on-year in March, according to figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), reversing a grim start to the year that saw shopper numbers fall by 0.6 per cent in January and a chastening 4.5 per cent…
Inflation in spotlight as Tesco to disclose latest trading
Tesco will shed more light on how the conflict in the Middle East is affecting inflation and consumer confidence when it updates shareholders next week. The UK's largest supermarket group has grown its share of the UK grocery market in recent…
B&M European Value Retail (OTCMKTS:BMRRY) Shares Gap Down - What's Next?
B&M European Value Retail SA Unsponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:BMRRY - Get Free Report)'s share price gapped down before the market opened on Friday. The stock had previously closed at $9.99, but opened at $9.45. B&M European Value Retail shares last traded…
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