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Retail sales pick up in January after consumers hold off on Christmas spending
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 finally picked up in January after consumers…
Retail Shouldn't Be Scary - Here's How to Make It Work for You
Growth creates stress tests for inventory, fulfillment and forecasting — brands need systems that scale before chasing bigger retail deals. Saying yes to retail without defending your economics can erode margins. Retail knows numbers…
Retail rewired: Why human-centred retail is the priority for 2026
As retailers across Australia and New Zealand head into the new year, AI, automation and data continue to reshape the retail value chain, However, new research shows that leaders are doubling down on something far more enduring: Human connection.
Major retailer announces expansion creating 600 jobs
Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Superdrug has announced plans to open 30 new stores across the UK this year, creating approximately 600 jobs. The health and beauty chain, which currently operates over 780 shops, is reinforcing…
Key Events This Week: Payrolls, CPI And Retail Sales
The next five days will feature an unusual pairing of major US data releases: the January employment report on Wednesday and the January CPI report on Friday, two reports which usually never appear in the same week. Ahead of those, markets will…
Retail operator of outdoor sportswear pioneer Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy
NEW YORK (AP) — The operator of roughly 180 Eddie Bauer stores across the U.S. and Canada has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming declining sales and a litany of other industry headwinds. The bankruptcy filing marks the third…
Beloved mall retailer COLLAPSES into bankruptcy & rolls out closing down sales
A POPULAR mall retailer has officially filed for bankruptcy amid the company's plans to cease operations. The clothing retailer previously announced plans to shut down all of its locations. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy…
Eddie Bauer's retail operator declares bankruptcy as younger shoppers view the brand as 'old-fashioned and a bit irrelevant'
The operator of roughly 180 Eddie Bauer stores across the U.S. and Canada has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming declining sales and a litany of other industry headwinds. The bankruptcy filing marks the third time in a little over…
All stores to close as high street fashion retailer in administration
LK Bennett moved from its position in Edinburgh 's boutique quarter in George Street to Multrees Walk before moving again to a concession in John Lewis. It was reported that around 90 jobs were at risk as all its stores face closure. An earlier…
Locals gutted as shoe retail giant shuts store in UK city
The closure of the store is a blow to locals in the city (file image) Locals in a UK seaside city have been sharing their disappointment as a shoe shop closed its doors for the final time. Footwear giant Pavers, which has more than 160 stores…
Retail operator of outdoor sportswear pioneer Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy
ELAINE THOMPSON FILE - In this June 17, 2009, file photo, shoppers are reflected in the window as they walk past an Eddie Bauer store, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File) Updated: 2:47 PM EST Feb 9, 2026 Retail operator of outdoor…
This Week in Retail: Valentine's Day and Fashion Week
If the post-holiday blues and inclement weather were affecting your mood or your retail business, the combination of Valentine's Day on Saturday and President's Day the following Monday could offer a reprieve. The National Retail Federation is…
Auto retail sales rise nearly 18% in January on high rural demand: Fada
Automobile retail sales rose nearly 18 per cent year-on-year to over 2.7 million units in January, led by continued post-GST momentum, healthy rural cash flows on the back of harvest and weddings, and sustained demand visibility across freight…
Eurogrip Tyres opens retail store in Alappuzha, Kerala
Last Updated: Feb 09 2026 | 6:05 PM IST Eurogrip Tyres inaugurated its 12th branded signature store, strengthening the company's retail footprint and national expansion strategy. With the opening of the store in Alappuzha in Kerala, the brand is…
January auto retail sales rise 19% to cross 27 lakh units led by two wheeler sales
The overall vehicle retail sales in January 2026 grew 18.61% Year on Year (YoY) to 27,22,558 units, led by growth in two wheelers (2W), commercial vehicles (CV) and three wheelers (3W) sales according to data released by The Federation of…
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