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UK retailers endure 'drab December' as non-food sales fall flat
Retailers suffered a “drab Christmas”, ending the year with disappointing sales in their most important month, according to new data underlining the difficulties facing Britain's high streets. Overall retail sales grew by just 1.2% in…
Finalists announced for Inside Retail's Retailer Awards 2026
Inside Retail has announced the finalists for the upcoming Retailer Awards 2026, presented with Shiperoo. Judges this year include Nick Gray, founder of IGU Global; Rachael Hockaday, MD at Haeday; Colleen Callander, founder of Mentor Me Women;…
Saks' CEO Baker to Exit Luxury Retailer Ahead of Bankruptcy
Saks Global Enterprises ' Chief Executive Officer Richard Baker is departing less than two weeks after taking over the top job as the beleaguered luxury conglomerate he created prepares to restructure under bankruptcy court protection. Baker, who…
UK Plan to Expand Bills Market Sparks Calls for Retail Tax Perks
The UK should consider extending a tax perk for government bonds to the bills market to boost its attractiveness to private investors, according to retail trading platforms. The call by the likes of IG Group Holdings Plc 's Freetrade comes after…
Four retail engagement shifts shaping the future of customer experience in 2026
Retail customer experience is being reshaped in real time. Shoppers move effortlessly between physical and digital environments, expect brands to recognise them across every interaction, and disengage quickly when experiences feel impersonal or…
269-branch retail chain fears for future after closing 39 shops
A branch of the discount shoe shop chain Shoe Zone Footwear retailer Shoe Zone has launched a scathing attack on 'highly adverse' government policies after reporting a dramatic collapse in annual profits and cautioning that earnings are poised to…
Charity to close nine retail stores in Scotland this year
It was previously reported that Cancer Research would be reducing the number of UK stores by almost 190 shops, decreasing its portfolio to around 320 high-performing shops. The charity's chief executive Michelle Mitchell said back in October:…
19 GameStop locations closing in Chicago, suburbs as retailer reduces footprint
GameStop has shuttered at least 10 locations in the Chicago area as part of a nationwide downsizing effort, and additional closures are planned this week. In its most recent quarterly report, the retailer said it anticipated closing 'a significant…
Bitcoin ETF Outflows Deepen as Retail Caution Grows
Bitcoin ETF outflows intensified as prices held firm, signaling cautious retail positioning. Ethereum funds mirrored Bitcoin redemptions despite a strong start to January. Capital rotated selectively into XRP products while broader market sentiment…
Big Retail Revolt Against Mercosur: Why We Won't Buy These Products!
As the European Union has just approved a free trade agreement with the Mercosur countries, major French retail giants have made a definitive and united stand: South American meats will not be crossing the thresholds of their stores. This…
Greenville florist stops deliveries, closes retail shop
Greenville florist stops deliveries, closes retail shop 644 AND IT'S TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP NEWS STORIES. YOUR TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. BUT WE START WITH NEW VIDEO SHOWING THE MOMENT…
A.P. govt. removes Additional Retail Excise Tax on bars
The Andhra Pradesh government has withdrawn the Additional Retail Excise Tax (ARET) levied exclusively on liquor supplied to bars, bringing parity with retail shops and correcting a long-standing pricing anomaly. Principal Secretary, Excise…
Sunlounger Travel appoints retail development manager to oversee growing portfolio
Jan 13, 202608:30 GMT by Ella Sagar Nikki Wilson - Sunlounger Travel Sunlounger Travel has promoted Nikki Winsor to retail development manager to oversee the agency's growing portfolio of shops. Winsor joined Sunlounger Travel in 2022 and has been…
Urgent search after van stolen near retail park with owner's three dogs inside
An urgent search was launched after a van was stolen near a Greater Manchester retail park with the owner's three dogs still inside. Police were called to reports of the theft on Tuesday morning (January 13). It was reported that the vehicle had…
Beauty retailer Sephora UK to open first store in Ireland next month
Beauty retailer Sephora UK has announced it will open its first store on the island of Ireland next month. Speculation has been growing since a hoarding sign with Sephora's distinctive black and white stripe branding was erected in the Victoria…
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