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Ascencio acquires the Horizon Provence retail park in the south-east of France
Ascencio announces the acquisition of the Horizon Provence retail park in Monteux, south-east of France, for €22.8 million excluding VAT. Covering an area of more than 12,000 m², the retail park comprises around twenty retail units and…
London's shoplifting epidemic revealed as retailers robbed of £16.7m a month
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Shoplifting across London has soared by 12…
Ocado plans global retail tech sales push after exclusivity deals end
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. Ocado has revealed plans for a renewed push to sell its…
The comment from a retail worker that proves Aussie city isn't safe
Mum urged to stay away 'unless absolutely necessary' READ MORE: How youth crime has exploded in premier's home town A worried mum has revealed the chilling moment a retail worker urged her to steer clear of shopping centres with her kids 'unless it…
More retail space planned near Strip
Retail spaces are being planned for a 6.9-acre site on West Sahara Avenue, three miles from the Strip in a fast-growing area of the Las Vegas Valley. The 6.9-acre site, which sold recently for $8 million, is located on West Sahara Avenue between…
Ocado plans global retail tech sales push after exclusivity deals end
Ocado has revealed plans for a renewed push to sell its technology worldwide after exclusivity deals with most of its global retail customers have come to an end. The London-listed group, which sells automation technology allowing retailers to pick…
Discount retailer Cheap as Chips to be sold as collapse looms
Cheap as Chips, a major discount retailer controlled by private equity firm Alceon, has been forced into administration and will be acquired by one of its biggest rivals. Administrators from WLP Restructuring have taken control of the retailer on a…
Luxury retail giant Saks weighs bankruptcy filing, report
Saks could be the next department store to seek relief in bankruptcy court amid growing liquidity challenges. Saks Global Enterprises, the parent corporation of Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, is weighing a…
More than 100 arrests as part of crackdown on retail crime
Victoria Police arrested more than 100 people at four of Melbourne's busiest shopping centres during the first three weeks of a 90-day operation to crack down on rising retail crime and violence. A 20-year-old woman and 38-year-old man who stole…
Spain inflation eases in December, retail sales up 6% Y/Y (EWP:NYSEARCA)
Follow us on Google for the latest stock news Spain's annual inflation rate eased for the second consecutive month, falling to a four-month low of 2.9% in December 2025 from 3.0% in November, though it came in slightly above market expectations of…
Small value retail digital payments on a rise: RBI report
In the rising digital payments ecosystem in India, the share of small value payments are seen growing faster according to a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). “During 2024-25, digital payments grew by 17.9% in value terms, accounting…
While big outlets cash in on Boxing Day sales, small retailers feel left behind
Australian shoppers are splashing big cash in the post-Christmas sales, but some small businesses say they are not feeling the love. The week between Christmas and New Year is expected to generate $3.83 billion in spending nationally, up 4.4 per…
Top 5 AR Trends In 2026 That Could Upend Phones, Retail, And Ads
Excitement is building as 5 AR breakthroughs target 2026. TechCrunch and Reuters reported new consumer devices and fresh regional rollouts this week, making the market feel suddenly close. One clear detail: Snap's lightweight consumer Specs are…
Say goodbye to a retail dynasty as rumors swirl last Sears stores will close
RETAIL experts have suggested that a major chain may soon close its remaining stores for good. Only five Sears stores remain in the United States, but some don't think they will be around much longer after closures in states including California…
Industrial output expands in Nov.; retail sales post sharpest fall in 21 months
South Korea's industrial output grew from a month earlier in November, driven by robust semiconductor production, while retail sales fell at their fastest pace in 21 months, government data showed Tuesday. Retail sales, a gauge of private spending…
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