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How institutions engineer retail panic to buy your shares
When a mega-cap market leader suddenly drops a few percentage points on a seemingly minor headline, the financial press rushes to find fundamental explanations. To the casual observer, it looks like a rational market processing new competitive…
How Harvey Nichols changed retail in Leeds - and what went wrong
1996 was the year the Spice Girls ruled the charts, Gazza was scoring for England - and Harvey Nichols opened its doors in Leeds. The department store coming to Yorkshire was a big deal. It was the brand's very first foray outside London, and…
Big-name retailer shutting Trentham Estate shop this weekend
Retailer Regatta is shutting its Trentham Estate store. The branch shuts within Trentham Shopping Village on Sunday 11 October. 'Closing Down Sale' and 'One Week To Go' posters were in the windows of the store this week. Regatta still has a branch…
2 Inflation reports, retail sales and big bank profits all arrive in the coming week
The upcoming week promises to deliver notable updates on inflation, a topic sure to dominate the U.S. midterm elections now less than a month away. A separate report will show how retailers are faring in an inflationary environment, while the…
2 Inflation reports, retail sales and big bank profits all arrive in the coming week
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Brazil's retail electricity market opening raises credit and liquidity concerns, study finds
Brazil's planned opening of its free electricity market to low-voltage consumers could require stronger credit assessment, liquidity management, regulatory oversight and consumer protection mechanisms, according to a study by energy market…
Selling XRP to Retail as Decentralized Is 'Straight-Up Fraud': Cyber Capital Founder
Justin Bons Slams XRP Ledger Over Closed-Source Emergency Code and Validator Control. Cyber Capital founder Justin Bons has renewed his criticism of the XRP Ledger, arguing that the network's emergency software process exposes what he sees as a…
Why Japan's 7-Eleven store closures in India don't signal an exit
At the end of September, Reliance Retail, the master franchise operator of 7-Eleven stores, shut down all 31 stores across India. The Japanese store chain said it looks forward to exploring several options to advance its presence in India over the…
Blockchain.com Applied for CFTC Licenses for Prediction Markets, Derivatives: Report
Blockchain.com has reportedly applied to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for approval of prediction market offerings and crypto derivatives. CNBC reported Friday that the exchange filed for two licenses with the CFTC for event…
October Trend Report: Up to 70% Off Exclusive Deals on Athleta, a Neck-Relief Pillow and More
With October underway, a fresh batch of trending finds is taking over. And this edition of our Shop TODAY Trend Report is extra special: We're rounding up exclusive deals just for you. Senior editor Julie Ricevuto stopped by Studio 1A to break down…
M&S jumper 'goes with jeans' and is 'too nice to save for Christmas
When Marks & Spencer drops its autumn range, many fashion fans get excited for their new season wardrobe. With the retailer having launched everything from new knits and jackets to trousers and denim for the season ahead, the best pieces often sell…
New owners, boarded-up stores and big promises: The battle for East Kilbride's future
The entrance is hidden amongst a series of backdoors. I follow the long corridor into the Plaza where a sea of pushchairs and walking aids move between the shops. To the left, metal screens, potted palms, and blue tarpaulin separate the operating…
Not black jeans, not barrel pants: the sparkle jean is autumn's hottest trend and we found a 'striking' pair for under £40 at M&S
This article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small amount of money if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase. When it comes to everyday denim, there's always a new silhouette or print to try out in autumn. Last autumn…
Ballot question 5: Future state revenue growth limits for Mass.
Updated: 3:22 PM EDT Oct 10, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 3:22 PM EDT Oct 10, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ BOSTON — Voters are being asked whether the state's ability to increase revenue should be capped with a formula…
Atour's 2026 Outlook: Asset-Light Expansion Scales Hotel Network to 2,175 Locations
Picture a traveler checking into a hotel that feels less like a sterile transit hub and more like a high-end retail showroom. The guest walks past a display of high-quality sleep masks and ergonomic pillows -- the same ones he just rested on -- and…
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