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Major UK fashion retailer closes its last 20 shops after collapsing into administration
The retailer closed its last stores this weekend A major UK fashion retailer closed its remaining 20 stores this week after it collapsed into administration. Quiz Clothing, which once had 40 UK stores, entered administration in February. It has…
iPhone Fold and iPhone 18 Pro: The curious case of Apple's higher retail prices
By now, it is almost certain that Apple will debut its first foldable iPhone later this year. Apple competitors Samsung and Huawei have had foldable phones since 2019. Foldable phones currently represent a small fraction of all smartphones sold…
Protest at Petco for Selling Live Animals as Campaign Grows to Ban Retail Animal Sales
VIDEO: Activists Protest Petco for Selling Live Animals Animal rights activists protest the retail pet trade at Petco in San Mateo, CA (Credit: Direct Action Everywhere) (Credit: Direct Action Everywhere) June 20, 2026, San Mateo, CA – With…
The Apple retail store in Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is moving to a larger space
In his new “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg' s Mark Gurman says the Apple retail store in Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is moving to a larger space in the same mall. He says the move will start next month. Currently, the…
The future of food is Chinese and it's up and running
Agriculture is the single most critical and most important major supply chain of the world. The first Agricultural Revolution redefined humanity and created the first civilizations. The new Automated Agricultural Revolution is just as drastic, and…
David Jones dumps chief executive, promotes Berchtold to top job
David Jones has jettisoned chief executive Scott Fyfe after six years and replaced him with retail industry veteran Erica Berchtold. The private equity-owned department store appointed Berchtold as its chief commercial officer in May last year.
Gap Inc. Leverages AI to Optimize Marketing and Personalization
Gap Inc. is optimizing the power of AI to modernize how the company uses its shared platforms to better connect with customers in faster, more personalized ways. The retailer has a track record of producing marketing and ads that tie fashion into…
Coinbase Global Comes Closer To 'Everything Exchange' With Latest Product Launches
Coinbase Global Inc is rolling out an AI-powered investment advisor that provides 'personalized guidance' by analyzing a user's portfolios and account history. Here are some key analyst takeaways: Needham analyst John Todaro maintained a Buy rating…
Portuguese Retailer's New GTA 6 Pre-Order Listings Suggest It'll Cost Around $80 And Also Have A $200 Collector's Edition
Portuguese retailer FNAC has several pre-order listings for Grand Theft Auto 6, and the cheapest suggests that it'll actually cost $80 instead of $100 like we've all been assuming. Earlier this week, Rockstar Games dropped a bombshell on all of us…
Top Spring '27 Men's Footwear Trends Unveiled at Pitti Uomo
FLORENCE – The collections shown at Pitti Uomo, which closed here on Friday, put comfort at their core through new silhouette designs, technological innovations and premium materials. Here's a look at the season's most notable shoes: Paul…
Brixton: Local traders and residents want to buy the local market
Blue Blackley is worried about the future of Market Row in Brixton, south London, where she works in a bookshop. 'My concern with the offers that have been put in to buy the market are that Brixton as we know it will really, really change for the…
Small Business Tech News: Verizon CEO Sends Shocking Message To Employees
Dan Schulman, CEO of Verizon Communications, speaks during the 2026 Semafor World Economy conference in Washington, DC, on April 15, 2026. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images) Verizon's CEO says AI is going to replace a lot of employees…
Bank branches and fashion brand close in latest round of high street closures
An increasing number of high street retailers have announced impending closures, placing hundreds of jobs in jeopardy nationwide. Among them is fashion brand Quiz, which entered administration on February 5, 2026, alongside a number of Morrisons…
Is FOMO driving South Korean investors to Hong Kong to cash in on AI and chips?
FOMO (the fear of missing out) is causing some South Korean retail investors to turn to Hong Kong-based platforms to leverage their investments and cash in on the boom in semiconductors and AI. Analysts attributed the diversion to Hong Kong from…
Future of high street chain hangs in the balance amid major restructure
THE future of a high street stationery chain hangs in the balance as bosses battle to save the business from collapse. TG Jones, which was previously known as WH Smith, and its owners Modella Capital are racing to convince creditors to support its…
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