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Target Adds Pair of Retail Industry Veterans to Its Board
Target Corp. is adding two retail veterans to its board as the beleaguered retailer seeks to reverse a sales slump under incoming Chief Executive Officer Michael Fiddelke. The company said it has elected John Hoke III, formerly the chief innovation…
Demand for online jewellery boosts December retail sales
Demand for online jewellery helped boost retail sales in December, despite a difficult festive period overall for retailers, figures show. Sales were up 0.4% from the previous month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, citing online…
Retail sales see surprise December bounceback amid online boost
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. UK retail sales bounced back last month in a…
All that glitters: strong online gold sales help deliver festive retail rebound
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Retailers enjoyed a surprise Christmas sales bounce-back…
British retail sales jump as online jewellery firms offer surprise Christmas sparkle
UK retail sales were stronger than expected last month, as the nation's shops received a surprise boost during the crucial Christmas trading period. Sales volumes across Great Britain rose by 0.4% in December, according to figures from the Office…
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Watches of Switzerland Buys Texas Timepiece, Jewelry Retailer Deutsch & Deutsch
LONDON – Watches of Switzerland Group has acquired Deutsch & Deutsch, the Texas-based, family-owned luxury watch and jewelry retailer that's been in business since the '20s. WoS said it bought of 88 percent of Deutsch & Deutsch, with an…
Retailers howl as Labor pushes ahead with free power plan
The Albanese government has given energy retailers just five months to come up with new power bill plans that offer households three free daily hours of midday power, which it says could shave close to $800 off electricity bills for average…
Retail tycoon Mike Ashley's Frasers Group increases stake in Accent
British retailing tycoon Mike Ashley has increased his stake in Australia's largest shoe company Accent Group, while its chief executive remains on extended leave. Ashley's majority owned London-listed Frasers Group, which owns the department store…
Retail investor dip buying hits record high with no signs of stopping
Retail investor activity hit a new record high on a rolling monthly basis, JPMorgan says, as the group continues to buy the dip in the stock market. Why it matters: Novice traders aren't only dip buying. They're also staying invested, making them…
Retail buyers spark silver rush as rally gathers pace
From Chinese aunties queuing in Shenzhen markets to out-of-stock Turkish refineries and a Korea Mint offer that sold out within an hour, silver's dizzying rally is leaving banks and refiners scrambling to meet unprecedented demand from retail…
ONS issues crucial update for high streets on UK's retail economy in December
UK retail sales see surprise December bounceback amid online boost British retail sales rebounded last month, delivering a stronger-than-anticipated performance during the crucial Christmas trading period, new official figures show. The Office for…
When personalization becomes prediction: The data dilemma retailers face
This article was published in 2026 and references a historical event from 2014, included here for context and accuracy. Tension: Retailers accumulate unprecedented customer data yet struggle to transform that information into meaningful experiences…
Amazon plans to build its largest-ever retail store
E-commerce giant Amazon is trying to gain an edge over its big-box rivals, with plans to open its largest-ever retail store on a 35-acre plot sitting in the Chicago suburbs. The company is aiming to build a sprawling 230,000-square-foot property in…
Off-price retailer closes stores as bosses forced into 'difficult' decision
A BELOVED off-price retailer has announced it will shut up shop in multiple stores, following a shock decision. Retail Rebel revealed the heartbreaking reason for closing the locations in a Facebook statement, leaving customers just days to get in…
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