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Chinese fast-fashion company Shein to buy eco-friendly retailer Everlane
Everlane, the retailer that bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing, is being acquired by the king of fast fashion, China's Shein. A letter to Everlane employees from CEO Alfred Chang…
Why Virginia Governor Vetoed Retail Cannabis Bills
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - JANUARY 17: Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signs executive orders after being sworn into office at the Virginia State Capitol January 17, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. Spanberger is the first woman elected to the…
Walmart among retailers issuing price warnings: Full list
A number of America's major retailers have warned that spiking fuel costs are putting pressure on their margins, an impact that could soon translate into higher prices for the country's shoppers. On a call with analysts after releasing its…
UK retail sales suffer sharpest fall for almost a year
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. UK retail sales tumbled at their fastest rate…
UK retail sales suffer sharpest fall for almost a year
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. UK retail sales tumbled at their fastest rate for almost…
Australian government plans for 'worst-case scenario' retail fuel rationing, documents reveal
The federal government has outlined plans for retail fuel rationing, documents reveal, as the International Energy Agency warned on Friday that oil markets would enter the “red zone” by August. Contained in documents obtained by…
HSBC cuts China retail sales forecast by nearly half on property, job pressures
Banking giant HSBC on Friday nearly halved its forecast for China's retail sales growth in 2026, after weak April data underscored pressures in the labour market and property sector, as well as slowing momentum in Beijing's consumer goods trade-in…
Online retailer slashes price of SPF by 20% in VAT protest - one is under £5
Is sun protection a luxury? That is the question being raised by one online retailer, who have cut the price of they suncare products by 20% in protest at VAT charges on SPF. In the UK, sunscreen is taxed at the 20% VAT rate - the same as luxury…
PCE Inflation Data, Retail Earnings: What to Watch in the Next Week
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. and a holiday for markets, which reopen Tuesday. Investors will get their latest sense of how the American consumer is grappling with the wartime inflation surge. Earnings are due from…
Food and Beverage: It's on the Growth Menu at Irvine Company Retail Properties
What's cooking at Irvine Company Retail Properties? The developer and manager of more than 40 open-air retail destinations, best known for its Southern California shopping centers like Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum Center and The Market Place…
Iran War Upends Inflation Bets, UK Retail Slump, More
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Retail sales dip as soaring fuel prices force shoppers to make cuts
UK retail sales tumbled at their fastest rate for almost a year in April, as soaring petrol and diesel prices hit fuel sales and demand for clothing waned, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that the…
Apple's iPhone 17 gets £125 saving at one major retailer this Bank Holiday
The bank holiday sales have kicked off, and eBay has gone straight for the premium gear. The retailer has dropped an open-box, never used Apple iPhone 17 5G down to under £675 when shoppers use the code CHEAPMAY10. Your info will be used in…
AI reshapes Korea's fashion retail, manufacturing landscape
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the fashion industry for both makers and consumers in Korea. Leapfrogging conventional practices in which offline stores display items and visitors try them on before purchase, the trade has become more…
Old Hangtown' hardware store defies modern retail trends | Bartell's Backroads
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — Walk down the streets of Placerville, and visitors can still find reminders of the city's Gold Rush past. The historic foothill town earned the nickname 'Old Hangtown' after getting a reputation as a place where horse…
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