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The fashion founder taking on retail's £20 billion problem

In 2017, Denise, pictured above, was running her own fashion label, aiming to help women feel stylish and seen. “Up to 40 per cent of our online orders were being returned, and around 28 per cent of those showed clear signs of wear: make-up…

EXCLUSIVE: Bull in the Arena-Webull CEO Says Serious Retail Traders are the Moat

Webull Corp. heads into its fourth‑quarter report on Wednesday with analysts looking for another strong top‑line print and continued profitability, as CEO Anthony Denier leans on a platform 'built for the active, self-directed…

New California Retail Law Center Positions Industry to Influence Regulation

Chaired by Danielle Hohos, Deputy General Counsel at Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the Center brings together in-house retail attorneys and outside counsel to address pressing litigation, compliance, and regulatory challenges unique to doing business in…

Private credit's retail honeypot is getting less sweet

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2 Tariff-Proof Retail Stocks to Buy Now

Fast-changing tariffs are a headache for retailers, consumer product companies, and consumers. However, at the end of the day, people will keep shopping. There are simple necessities to buy, and life's niceties are always enticing, regardless of…

India Auto Sales Jump 25.6% in February, Hit Record Retail Registrations: FADA

India's automobile industry reached a landmark milestone in February 2026, with retail sales rising 25.6% year-on-year, driven by a combination of tax reforms, seasonal demand, and improving rural consumption. According to data released by the…

Hong Kong's retail sales grew 5.5 percent year on year in January, beating market expectation

Iconic retailer turns its first profit after 15 years

After 15 years of selling dresses, sneakers, and skincare, The Iconic has made its maiden net profit, and chief executive Jere Calmes says the online retailer's technological edge and focus on cost control can unlock more gains in the years ahead.

Fresh Shocks, Same Strategy: Unfazed Retail Investors Keep Hitting 'Buy'

War in the Middle East. Artificial-intelligence jitters. A “SaaS-pocalypse” that wiped billions in value from software stocks. Whatever fresh shocks have rippled through markets, individual investors have fallen back on the same…

Business with The Hindu | Retail Investing, Best Price Execution & Market Reforms

In this insightful episode of “Capital Market Masterclass with BSE”, presented in collaboration with The Hindu Digital Platforms, we deep dive into the evolution of India's capital markets and the growing role of technology in…

Government 'putting ever more rocks into the retail sector's rucksack'

The retail chief was referring to the £322 million relief package on business rates, tabled by Finance Secretary Shona Robison in the Scottish Budget in January. “From our perspective, we need more help to fix the issues around the…

Target's new CEO details his turnaround plan to make retail giant 'fun' again

Target plans to spend billions of dollars this year to boost sales and regain its image as a fun place to shop for stylish clothing, housewares, beauty products and packaged food at affordable prices. The CEO guiding the turnaround plan is Michael…

Auto retail sales surge 26% in Feb 2026

The overall automobile retail sales in February 2026 surged 25.62% Year on Year (YoY) to touch 24,09,362 units, registering a record according to sales data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) on Thursday (March 5…

Independents' Day: Tootsies' Owner Norman Lewis on What It Takes to Run a Successful 55-year-old Retailer

Tootsies has been an institution in Houston for over 50 years. The upscale women's boutique was founded by Mickey Rosmarin, and today, it operates a flagship in Houston as well as stores in Dallas and Atlanta. About 30 years ago, Norman Lewis…

Singapore retail sales drop 0.4% in January, partly due to CNY timing

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Mar 05, 2026, 03:27 PM SINGAPORE - Takings at the till dipped 0.4 per cent year on year in January, reversing the 2.5 per cent growth in December. The decline in retail sales was…