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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…
How Retail Investors Should Position Themselves in Market Chaos
This article is for subscribers only. You know not to panic. But how do you position now? That's the question investors have been asking amidst the unsettling conflict in the Middle East. It sent shockwaves through the market this week, and has…
Fears about retail-investor participation in private credit are playing out in real time
A scenario some market pros had warned about in private credit is starting to play out. Analysts at Moody's Investors Service last summer had warned that retail-investor participation in private markets could pose a risk. Among their concerns was…
Auto Retail Sales Jump 26% in February
Indian auto retail sales experienced a remarkable 26% surge in February, fueled by GST benefits, strong rural demand, and new model introductions, signalling robust growth across vehicle segments. Indian auto retail sales jumped 26% year-on-year in…
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…
Jackson Financial (JXN) 2025 Retail Annuity Sales Reach Record $19.7B
Jackson Financial Inc. (NYSE: JXN) is one of the cheap new stocks to buy now. On February 18, Jackson Financial reported record-breaking retail annuity sales of $19.7 billion for the full-year 2025, which was a 10% increase year-over-year. This was…
Walmart is no longer the cheapest grocery store: See the full list of major retailers
There was a time when shoppers associated Walmart with being a cheap, one-stop shopping outlet, but a new survey suggests that now, when people look for low-cost food, they look elsewhere. According to a new Consumer Reports survey, the top…
Private credit's retail honeypot is getting less sweet
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New e-bike and e-scooter bans 'excessive', retailers say
Some retailers say a proposed ban on under-16s riding e-bikes and e-scooters is 'excessive' and could impact young people with disabilities. The ban was recommended in a report into the safety of e-mobility devices, which also called for riders to…
Costco sees stronger sales growth than retail peers in FQ2 (COST:NASDAQ)
Costco's 9.2% sales growth was higher than Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Dollar General for the period. Yes, comparable sales, net income, and membership fee income all surpassed consensus estimates. A later Chinese New Year and strong overall…
Target makes it into Josh Brown's Best Stocks list as the retailer's charts show signs of life
(This is The Best Stocks in the Market, brought to you by Josh Brown and Sean Russo of Ritholtz Wealth Management.) Josh — This makes no sense. These companies practically do the same thing for the same customers: Target (TGT) was supposed…
Eskasoni First Nation and Canada announce new addition to reserve and retail expansion
March 5, 2026 — Eskasoni, Nova Scotia, Eskasoni First Nation — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Indigenous Services Canada Today, Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni First Nation and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty…
China Sets 4.5 to 5 Percent 2026 Growth Target, Outlines Retail Playbook
China has set a 4.5 to 5 percent gross domestic product growth target for 2026, a modest slip from last year's “around 5 percent.” The goal was unveiled during Premier Li Qiang ‘s Government Work Report that opened this year's…
Rihanna's Scents Removed From Retailers Due To Fertility Risk
Rihanna pulled two signature fragrances from UK shelves after discovering they contain chemicals banned for cosmetic use since 2022. The Savers retailer issued an urgent recall for Kiss by Rihanna and Riri by Rihanna after specific batches tested…
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…
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