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Price rises in UK shops slow as retailers apply heavy discounts to lure shoppers
Price rises in UK shops have slowed as retailers applied “heavy discounting” to their goods in an effort to entice shoppers amid weakening consumer confidence, the industry's trade group said. Shop price inflation rose by 1%…
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DOMS uses experiential retail at Kids Expo Mumbai to engage children
DOMS Industries participated in Kids Expo 2026 at the World Trade Centre Mumbai, using an interactive retail format to engage young consumers. The brand set up a stall designed for hands-on participation rather than product display, allowing…
Saks, QVC, and other big retail names are navigating bankruptcy in 2026
Some legendary retail brands have filed for bankruptcy in the early months of 2026. US business bankruptcies have been on the rise in recent years, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis. First-quarter filings in 2026 marked the…
Shop price inflation falls on back of heavy discounting by retailers
Shop price inflation fell in April on the back of heavy discounting by retailers amid warnings consumers are yet to see the “full force” of the Middle East conflict. Shop prices overall are now 1% higher than last April, down from…
Transforming retail with smarter use of spatial technologies and analytics
Stuart Martin, Geospatial Data Lead, Esri South Africa. The world of retail is constantly changing and becoming increasingly competitive, meaning retail organisations can no longer rely on their gut instincts when it comes to meeting the needs of…
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Supermarket price rises on the way as 'full force' of Iran war hits, warn retailers
The “full force” of the Iran war will soon hit supermarket shelves, retailers warn, although shop inflation fell slightly in April. Retailers say it is the calm before the storm, with soaring fuel prices poised to feed through to…
Retail Investors Return as India's Small-, Mid-Cap Stock Rally Builds
This article is for subscribers only. I'm Savio Shetty in Mumbai with your daily dose of pre-market news and analysis. Asia's stock benchmark is holding near its highest level since late February, with traders awaiting developments in the Middle…
Waffle House preps for World Cup with new retail storefront
Waffle House submitted plans in Atlanta to remodel its downtown diner next to Centennial Olympic Park. The restaurant would turn what's now a display window into a retail storefront — in time for the World Cup and for future large events.
The Saks Global Lenders in Line to Potentially Own the Retailer After Bankruptcy
As Saks Global prepares to exit bankruptcy court stage right this summer, the cast of characters is coming into clearer focus. A recent filing in the case updated the reckoning of just who owns what on the ad hoc committee of bondholders, which…
UBS Predicts 40,000 More Stores Could Close in the Next Five Years. Why Footwear Retailers Could Buck the Trend
UBS analyst Michael Lasser predicts there will be 40,000-plus U.S. store closures over the next five years, although differentiated players — including those in footwear — could beat the trend. “We expect digital to prevail as…
UK shop price inflation falls as retailers slash prices in April
UK shop price inflation falls as retailers slash prices in April Shop price inflation dipped in April, driven by aggressive discounting from retailers amid warnings that Brits are yet to feel the 'full force' of the Middle East conflict on their…
LSEG Enables Retail Access for £1.4 Billion Bonds in UK First
The London Stock Exchange Group Plc has converted £1.4 billion ($1.9 billion) of bonds into a new format designed to make corporate debt more accessible to retail investors. It's the first use of the UK's so-called “Plain Vanilla…
EXCLUSIVE: Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés' Yearly Retail Sales Pass $1 Billion
PARIS — Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés are on a growth trajectory. In their parent company Artessence Group's most recent fiscal year, ended March 31, retail sales for the two niche fragrance brands combined increased 39…
XTB Launches In-App Caller Verification as Vishing Attacks Surge Across Retail Trading
XTB rolled out a new in-app caller verification feature today (Tuesday), the latest attempt by the Warsaw-listed broker to push back against a wave of voice-phishing scams targeting retail trading clients. Customers using the XTB app can now…
Brands chase flyers as new airports open a runway to revenue for retail
Indian airports are rapidly transforming into lucrative retail hubs, attracting a diverse array of brands and becoming a significant growth engine for the country's retail sector, driven by expanding aviation infrastructure and increasing passenger…
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