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US government warns of 'ongoing cyber threat' amid mass hacks of industrial retail and military freezers
The U.S. government is warning of an “ongoing cyber threat” facing industrial refrigeration units, after reports of cyberattacks targeting freezers and fridges in supermarkets around the world, U.S. military bases, and at least one…
Emerging Retail Media Opportunities Marketers Should Keep An Eye On
As retail advertising networks expand across connected TV, social platforms, physical stores and other digital environments, brands have more ways to reach consumers with a clear path to purchase. The growth of commerce media is also bringing new…
Holiday retail jobs are moving away from the sales floor
The annual holiday shopping rush needs a lot of workers to keep everything moving. In the last few years, that seasonal hiring spree has appeared to soften, at least when it comes to traditional brick-and-mortar retailers. One industry estimate…
China tech frenzy turns into year of dismay for retail traders
What started out as a year of hope for China's stock market has turned into one of disillusion for its 250 million retail investors. Kicking off 2026, millions across the country plowed money into the market, betting that China's drive for…
Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse
A second buyer has made a rescue bid for Poundland as the discount retailer teeters on the brink of collapse, with thousands of jobs at risk. London-based Xyra Group has offered to pay off half of Poundland's outstanding debts - a key sticking…
Iconic retail giant in administration after 188 years as stores 'closing soon
A historic retail giant has plunged into voluntary administration after almost 200 years of trading. David Jones was founded 188 years ago, and is recognised as the oldest continuously operating department store in the world still under its…
Poundland's US owner says retailer remains 'vulnerable', after talks with ministers
The US owner of Poundland has said the high street chain remains “challenged and vulnerable” after holding talks with ministers amid government criticism of its handling of the retailer. Gordon Brothers said in a statement on Thursday…
Breaking: Retailer's future in doubt as David Jones calls in administrators
Australian retailer David Jones has been placed into administration. The 188-year-old department store's collapse comes after negotiations with key landlord Westfield broke down. The department store's chief executive is addressing staff this…
Australia's oldest retailer enters administration after 188 years
Australia 's oldest retailer, David Jones, has entered voluntary administration after 188 years, citing rising costs, sluggish retail sales and supply chain pressures. The department store chain is one of Australia's most recognisable brands and…
Resetting Retail Decision-Making With Aily Labs
There's getting into shape and then there's whipping a company into shape, preparing it for the fast-moving future. And maybe the two aren't all that different. Fitness trackers like Whoop or the Oura ring help users know what's going on in their…
Major Australian retailer David Jones collapses after 188 years in operation
David Jones, Australia's oldest department store chain, has gone into voluntary administration, putting thousands of jobs at risk. It comes after years of financial struggles for the 188-year-old retailer - known locally as DJs - as customers…
Plaza Retail REIT (PLZ.UN:CA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Plaza Retail REIT (PLZ.UN:CA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call November 5, 2026 10:00 AM EST Kimberly Strange - Chief People Officer,General Counsel & Secretary Jason Parravano - President & CEO Jim Drake - Chief Financial Officer Mark Rothschild - Canaccord…
CVS Health plans retail pharmacy spinoff - TT
A CVS pharmacy in Miami. (Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg) CVS Health plans to spin off its retail pharmacy business as publicly traded CVS Pharmacy in the first half of 2028. The breakup will separate nearly 9,000 pharmacies from Aetna and Caremark…
Decisive U.S. Election Clears Way for Merry Holiday at Retail
The big blue wave that swept across America and put Democrats back in charge on Capitol Hill clarified the relatively rosy retail outlook for the holiday season. And investors were happy to have the election resolved definitively and to feel the…
Should retail investors buy Anthropic? Here's what the experts think
Hot on the heels of SpaceX, another big US tech firm – Anthropic – is set to list on the US NASDAQ market before the end of November. The US AI giant, which is behind the Claude program, has given local retail brokerage platforms…
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