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America at 250: Retail, Style and Industry, 1826-1850
The formative years of American style often reflected an examination of European aesthetics, redefined through an American lens. Ideas about day and evening costume were shaped by populous cities like New York and its changing urban landscape. In…
Retailers use AI to curb return fraud and improve logistics
It's not uncommon for a consumer to order the same shirt in three sizes, then return the two that don't fit. But what happens when the consumer swaps the labels and returns different shirts, or buys a dress for an event, wears it once with the tag…
From a bedroom startup to a women's soccer retailer named after a USWNT legend: This is Foudys
On Monday morning, legendary striker Sam Kerr's return to Gotham FC became official. By the afternoon, fans could already order her new jersey, Gotham's third kit inspired by the Statue of Liberty, with free name printing for 48 hours through…
Retailers caught selling e-scooters for 'commuting' despite road ban
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. Major British retailers have been selling e-scooters for…
Race to the bottom? Why retailers bet on their own brands in China
China's biggest retailers are increasingly betting on private-label products as a long-term engine for profit growth and customer loyalty, with the category forecast to double its share of the country's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market over…
5 charts showing how 'dumb money' is transforming the stock market, as retail traders smash Wall Street records
The retail-investor takeover of the U.S. stock market has reached a fresh milestone over the past couple of months, according to a top strategist at Citadel Securities. May and June shattered the previous monthly records for individual investors'…
Retailers caught selling e-scooters for 'commuting' despite road ban
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Major British retailers have been selling…
Kroger buying regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in deal valued at $1.65 billion
Kroger is buying regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion. Giant Eagle, which is privately held, has 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia…
Kroger to buy popular grocery and pharmacy retailer in $1.65B
Kroger announced Wednesday it will acquire regional supermarket chain Giant Eagle in a $1.65 billion deal, marking the grocery giant's first major acquisition since regulators blocked its proposed $25 billion merger with Albertsons nearly two years…
Q&A: North American beverage firm set to expand into Canada's specialty retail channels
Cizzle Brands is a growing sports nutrition and beverage company, with operations based in Toronto. The company is behind CWENCH Hydration, The CWENCH Hydration Factory, Spoken Nutrition, and HappiEats. The company has recently extended its…
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Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire Deutsche Bank's India retail business
Kotak Mahindra Bank has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Deutsche Bank's retail banking, affluent private banking and wealth management business in India. The business includes loans worth around Rs 29,000 crore, deposits of about Rs…
State Bank Of India Launches AI-Powered YONO Features For Retail And Business Banking
State Bank of India revolutionises its YONO platform with advanced AI-powered digital innovations, offering seamless retail and business banking experiences, including a unique sustainability tracker and an AI virtual assistant for its vast…
Retailers caught selling e-scooters for 'commuting' despite road ban
Major British retailers have been selling e-scooters for “commuting” despite warnings from police and coroners that it is illegal and puts riders at risk of serious injury or death. Brands such as Currys, Argos and Halfords, as well…
ComicsPRO Summit Announced For Comics Retailers At San Diego Comic-Con
ComicsPRO Summit announced for comics book retailers at San Diego Comic-Con, with all the major comic book publishers and distributors ComicsPRO Summit launches at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 on July 24, bringing comic retailers together in Room…
From insight to action: FaceCamAlert launches edge AI module to generate, execute, automatically measure retail marketing ROI
The Marketing Campaign Tracker closes the loop between AI-generated insights and measurable retail execution. While the first wave of physical retail analytics focused heavily on capturing visitor data, a critical operational bottleneck remained:…
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