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Retail sales dip unexpectedly in November as Black Friday fizzles
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. Retail sales dipped unexpectedly last month as cautious…
The Best Shoes for Retail Workers
Standing all day is no easy feat — especially during long shifts. Retail employees know exactly what it takes to keep their feet comfortable and blister-free. In the retail world, workers often spend hours at the cash register, hauling boxes…
Retail sales dip unexpectedly in November as Black Friday fizzles
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. Retail sales dipped unexpectedly last month…
Retail sales unexpectedly fall in Great Britain in run-up to Christmas
Retail sales unexpectedly slumped in the crucial run-up to Christmas, as cash-strapped shoppers held back on Black Friday spending, and uncertainty before the budget dampened consumer confidence. Sales volumes in Great Britain fell 0.1% month on…
Retail sales dip unexpectedly in November as Black Friday fizzles
Retail sales dipped unexpectedly last month as cautious shoppers prevailed and Black Friday discounts failed to boost spending in the run-up to Christmas, official figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the total volume of…
FTSE 100 Live: Retail sales below forecast, WH Smith results
WH Smith today confirmed that the Financial Conduct Authority has launched an investigation following the retailer's disclosure of US accounting errors. As well as the probe in relation to compliance with UK listing rules, the company said it was…
Alibaba: Investors Are Selling The AI Leader Because Of A Retail Distraction (NYSE:BABA)
Deep Value Investing 10.12K Followers I downgraded Alibaba Group (BABA) heading into Q2 FY26 earnings on concerns of an EPS miss due to reinvestments in the quick commerce business. Sadly, I was right. EPS came in below expectaions, and shares are…
Overseas investment boom leaves retail investors with heavy losses: FSS
Securities firms have posted record-high brokerage fee income from overseas stock trading as retail investors increasingly turn to foreign markets, but rising volatility has left about half of those investors posting losses on overseas equities…
Surprising holiday sales trends retailers are seeing
If you are waiting until the last minute to Christmas shop, you won't be alone. The National Retail Federation estimates 159 million consumers will be out on Super Saturday, which is the last Saturday before Christmas. “Some Christmas…
Retail sales fall across Great Britain as Black Friday effect fades; government borrowing hits four-year November low - business live
November's retail sales and public finances data reveal some tentative signs of improvement, says Paul Dales, chief UK economist at Capital Economics. However, both are coming too late to make much difference to retailers in the so-called…
Beloved furniture retailer confirms closure of all stores after Christmas
A POPULAR furniture retailer that's been around for nearly 20 years has confirmed the shuttering of all its locations this winter. The permanent closures may come as a surprise to some consumers, but final sales are underway on remaining products…
Yooka-Replaylee's Retail Edition Launches With Bonus Content For Fans
This article was produced in collaboration with Valnet Inc. and the sponsor PM Studios If there's one thing that can be said about gamers, it's that they love nostalgia. The industry is well and truly in the midst of a remaster and remake era, from…
Tools Up, Tools Down: The human reset inside high-pressure retail operations
Behind every fast, accurate retail operation are people navigating pressure in real-time. Tools Up and Tools Down at Shiperoo offer a rare pause, one that builds trust, clarity and connection when it matters most. In fast-moving retail…
Menards to pay $4.25M to Illinois, other states after suit claims the retailer deceived customers on discounts
Illinois is set to receive a chunk of a major, multi-million dollar settlement against popular home improvement chain Menards, with the suit claiming the retailer made misleading and deceptive claims about how much money customers could save. A…
EMA to make it easier for households to cancel auto-renewed electricity contracts with retailers
SINGAPORE – From June 19, 2026, households will have more leeway to cancel electricity contracts with retailers, following complaints that such contracts were being automatically renewed without ample warning. The Energy Market Authority…
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