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Independent Bookstore Day: Bookshop.org founder on how small retailers are taking on Amazon
Independent bookstores are beacons of hope, offering intangible commodities such as connection, empathy, and knowledge, in addition to physical books. The convenience and discounts of Amazon have long threatened their very existence. Since 2015…
Prosecutors need new tools to dismantle organized retail crime
Organized retail crime is not a series of individual thefts. It is coordinated criminal activity carried out by structured networks operating across jurisdictional lines. These groups target retail stores, cargo hubs, trucking depots, and rail…
UFU calls on retailers to recognise current cost pressures on farmers
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has today (April 24) called on major retailers to “urgently engage” with the agricultural sector to ensure that the ongoing rise in production costs is “fairly reflected across the supply…
Ten repeat offenders are behind one-third of Chapel Street retail crime. Traders have had enough
It doesn't take long before the group of uniformed police officers on Chapel Street swing into action. First, a walkie-talkie buzzes. A nearby security guard has seen a customer shoplifting and is requesting police back-up. A few officers rush to…
Reliance Retail reports stable Q4 growth amid margin pressures
Reliance Retail Ventures reported steady growth in the fourth quarter of FY26, with strong momentum in hyper-local commerce and continued expansion of its store network, even as margins remained under pressure due to ongoing investments. The…
Banks, Retailers Turn Call Centers Into Revenue Engines With AI
The cost center is now being evaluated as a point of conversion. The same technologies that shorten wait times are also positioning institutions to deepen relationships and influence spending behavior. Faster resolution times, fewer handoffs and…
Washington lawmakers seek to restore retail theft pilot funding
WASHINGTON — Washington state representatives raised concerns after funding for a pilot program aimed at retail crime was vetoed during the latest legislative session. According to Forbes data cited in the report, Washington ranked No. 1 in…
Pamper mum with new retail campaign
By Elli Freeman • Published: 24 Apr 2026 • 14:17 • 1 minute read Spoil mum with the help of Huercal-Overa's campaign Credit: Shutterstock, Chay_Tee The town of Huércal-Overa has introduced a new initiative to celebrate…
Retail Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist - April 24th
Google Cloud Next 2026 Event Bets Big on AI Infrastructure Amazon.com, Walmart, Alibaba Group, AutoZone, and Costco Wholesale are the five Retail stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Retail stocks are shares of…
Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.7 per cent at $72.1B in February
OTTAWA — Retail sales rose 0.7 per cent to $72.1 billion in February as sales at new and used car dealers climbed, Statistics Canada said Friday. TD Bank economist Maria Solovieva said consumers delivered another solid month in February…
How Japan's Bond Market Affects Your Portfolio and Global Markets
A stack and laid out 10,000 yen bills and a chart of the exchange rate. Japan's bond market is changing, which has implications globally. For decades, the Japan bond market has quietly served as one of the most important anchors of global interest…
Plaza Retail REIT (TSE:PLZ.UN) Share Price Passes Above 50 Day Moving Average - Here's What Happened
Shares of Plaza Retail REIT (TSE:PLZ.UN - Get Free Report) passed above its 50 day moving average during trading on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of C$4.34 and traded as high as C$4.48. Plaza Retail REIT shares last traded at…
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Saylor Beats BlackRock, $170K Next
MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 7: Michael Saylor, Chairman & CEO, MicroStrategy, speaks during the Bitcoin 2022 Conference at Miami Beach Convention Center on April 7, 2022 in Miami, Florida. The worlds largest bitcoin conference runs from April 6-9…
China Insight: Middle-class Reset and Asset Shifts Are Rewriting Fashion Consumption
A fragile recovery in China 's real estate market, an equity rebound that has yet to translate into meaningful wealth gains, and first-quarter 2026 data on household income and retail sales are collectively redefining the outlook for the country's…
Bank of England expert predicts global stock market fall and warns 'are we prepared?'
The Bank of England 's (BoE) deputy governor has warned of a fall in global stock markets, saying near-record valuations are unsustainable. Both the UK and US stock markets are sitting near all-time highs due to investors continuing to bet on big…
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