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Editorial | Dynamism returns to Hong Kong retail with World Cup windfall
Who would have thought a World Cup final match screened at a traditional dim sum restaurant at 3am could become a lesson in business survival? Hong Kong's latest bout of football fever offers some out-of-the-box insights. When the city is willing…
Legacy stores have been closing but physical retail is not 'dead
Once likening its clothes to the fashions shown on the streets of Paris and Milan, Katies promised skirts, shirts, pants and knitwear for $26 a piece. 'Matchable clothes at an unmatchable price,' was the women's retailer's tagline in a commercial…
Amazon vs. Booking: Comparing Revenue Trends Between a Retail Giant and a Travel Titan
Amazon (AMZN -0.70%) primarily generates revenue by selling diverse consumer goods online, operating physical retail stores, and providing cloud computing solutions to global enterprise clients. It introduced Amazon Supply Chain Services to open…
Retail giant closes 2,695 stores after filing for bankruptcy - founded 140 years ago
Sears has just five stores remaining A once-dominant retail giant has been reduced to just five remaining stores after decades of decline. Founded in 1886, Sears was once one of America's biggest retailers, operating 2,700 stores at its peak. Get…
Police target boy racers in latest weekend crackdown at retail parks
Police are fighting back against boy racers with their latest weekend crackdown in North Staffordshire. Dispersal orders are in place at both Festival Park and Wolstanton Retail Park. The orders are in force now until 6am on Sunday (26 July).
Major high street retailer confirms it is closing store in struggling town centre
Traders have described the shop as crucial to attracting shoppers as one of the only big name retail brands in the town centre. Peacocks will close its Crane Street shop on Wednesday, August 19. Its nearest store will then be in the Cwmbran…
Primark cuts prices as it feels pressure from Shein and Temu
Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images 'Primark isn't as cheap any more.' It is something I keep hearing shoppers say when I ask them whether they shop at the fast-fashion giant. 'It's definitely got more expensive,' says 19-year-old student Eshal…
People Are Sharing The Industry Secrets The General Public Isn't Supposed To Know, And WHOA
'Support local florists in your community; don't just order from some online company that has sponsored ads and expect an arrangement to arrive at your door for $39.99. Be smart: scroll down and choose a local brick-and-mortar florist, call a…
British Heart Foundation, Morrisons and more announce closures
Britain's high street is in the grip of another brutal round of closures, with household names across fashion, sport, grocery and charity retail all confirming they are pulling the shutters down on branches up and down the country and worldwide.
Ukraine's petrol stations are the latest target for Putin's drones
Get off the forecourt now,” shouts Dima, 65, an attendant at a petrol station on the main road into Pavlohrad, in Ukraine 's eastern Dnipropetrovsk region. As the air raid siren wails, he points to an app on his phone tracking Russian drones…
Alberta premier says she won't retaliate Trump's latest threats with alcohol ban
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she does not plan to retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods with an alcohol ban. She told her call-in radio show a ban is an extraordinary measure, and…
Nebius vs. Strategy: Comparing Revenue Trends Between an Artificial Intelligence Company and a Bitcoin Giant
Nebius (NBIS -13.58%) primarily constructs extensive computing infrastructure, operates cloud platforms designed for demanding workloads, and develops autonomous driving technologies alongside educational ventures for international clients. In…
He's the utility industry's 'Enemy No. 1.' Here's his latest plan to liberate your power supply
My Marin County roof is shaded by a giant oak tree, while my next-door neighbor's roof bakes all day in the sun. Over the years, as my PG&E bills have soared, I've dreamed of walking over with a plate of cookies to propose that we co-invest in…
Alberta premier says she won't retaliate Trump's latest threats with alcohol ban
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Tamil Nadu cracks down on liquor overpricing, issues new rules
In a major move to curb overcharging at state-run liquor retail outlets across Tamil Nadu, the state government has issued strict, revised disciplinary guidelines following directives from the Madras High Court. Under the new circular issued…
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