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The Human Cost Of Retail Is Becoming Impossible To Ignore
Reducing abuse against retail workers will require coordination between businesses, police forces, policymakers, local authorities and communities themselves. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) By Sheena Johnson, Professor of Work Psychology and…
How To Build The Pre-Launch Buzz A New Local Retailer Needs To Grow
When a new local retailer opens up in a community, sometimes people will notice the sign, browse once and move on. Other times, neighbors and shoppers feel instantly that the new business already belongs. The difference often comes down to how well…
Former Saks stylist indicted after luxury retailer accused him of theft
A Boston-based former Saks Fifth Avenue stylist was indicted on a single count of larceny Thursday after he was accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the luxury retailer in a long-running scheme. Suhail Kwatra, 43, allegedly…
Retail traders reveal how they're feeling about the SpaceX IPO, Elon Musk, SPCX stock
SpaceX made its historic debut on the Nasdaq on Friday, popping 30% in early trading and vaulting the company above a $2.2 trillion market cap. Ahead of the offering, SpaceX made a point to court retail traders, setting aside more shares than usual…
Govt Curbs Bulk Fuel Buying At Retail Pumps
The Centre has prohibited industrial and commercial consumers from purchasing petrol and diesel from retail outlets, directing them to source fuel from designated consumer pumps. The move comes as bulk buyers shift to retail outlets due to a price…
Police in 9-hour crackdown on boy racers at North Staffordshire retail park
Police continue their crackdown on boy racers tonight. An overnight dispersal order is once again in place at Wolstanton Retail Park in Newcastle-under-Lyme as part of the force's ongoing action to combat car cruising and anti-social behaviour…
SpaceX IPO: Retail investors' dreams and allocations
Individual investors eager for a piece of SpaceX's mega initial public offering (IPO) on June 12 scrutinised their e-mail inboxes and brokerage accounts to see just how big a slice of the pie they received – while others went straight to the…
Retail investors build big dreams on small slices of SpaceX
NEW YORK, June 12: Individual investors eager for a piece of SpaceX's mega IPO on Friday scrutinized their e-mail inboxes and brokerage accounts to see just how big a slice of the pie they received - while others went straight to the open market to…
Apparel retailer Patagonia suing drag performer Pattie Gonia over trademark
Days before the beginning of Pride Month in June, a glamorous drag queen with long, wavy red hair, a matching mustache and carabiner earrings stared into a camera and levied a strong accusation against a famous sustainable outdoors apparel brand:…
India's Retail Inflation Climbs To 3.93% In May As Food, Fuel Costs Push Prices Up; Experts Warn Of 6% Peak Ahead
New Delhi: India's retail inflation rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Friday with experts attributing the rise to broad-based pressures across food and…
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Meesho Acquires Kirana Club for ₹202 Crore to Enter B2B Retail
Meesho has acquired community-led B2B commerce platform Kirana Club in a transaction valued at approximately ₹202 crore, expanding its digital commerce play from consumers to small retailers across India. The transaction provides a full exit…
Experts warn of further pressure as India's retail inflation rises to 3.93% in May
India's retail inflation rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Friday with experts attributing the rise to broad-based pressures across food and non-food…
TJX: Retail's Apex Predator Feasts on Inflation
If you are an investor who is looking for a portfolio defense play that does not sacrifice aggressive capital appreciation, the current retail landscape feels like a minefield. Traditional mall brands are battling severe inventory gluts, and…
Charlotte Tilbury: Beauty mogul behind make-up empire made CBE
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Meesho acquires Kirana Club in ₹202 crore deal to deepen presence with kirana retailers
E-commerce marketplace Meesho is set to acquire Kirana Club and its Indian subsidiary Retail Pulse Labs in a ₹202 crore transaction, marking a strategic push to strengthen its presence among small retailers and deepen its footprint in…
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