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Retail's holiday hiring push is shaping up to be worse than last year's disappointing run
The annual stampede of seasonal retail job openings continues to taper off, with hiring expected to be at its lowest level since the Financial Crisis. As mid-October approaches, some major companies have not said if they will bulk up their front…
I attended a retail investor summit, and the day-trader crowd is mega-bullish on agentic AI
There was no AI doomsday scenario on the radar at this week's investor event I attended in New York City. On October 7 and 8, over 1,000 self-directed traders gathered for Silvia Investor Summit, hosted by Anthony Pompliano, the CEO of ProCap…
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…
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…
Retail bosses urge Healey to cut 'ridiculous' tax burden
The bosses of Marks & Spencer and John Lewis have piled further pressure on the government to slash the “ridiculous” tax burden facing high street firms. Stuart Machin, chief executive of M&S, called on Chancellor John Healey to…
Dogecoin's ETFs Went Seven Sessions Without a Dollar Moving. Where Did the Retail Money Go?
U.S. Dogecoin (CRYPTO:DOGE) ETFs saw no net money flow in or out for seven straight trading days from October 1 to October 9, 2026. These exchange-traded funds hold Dogecoin and trade on stock exchanges like regular shares. As of October 9, these…
2 Inflation reports, retail sales and big bank profits all arrive in the coming week
NEW YORK — 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…
'Halloweenmas': how the spooky one-nighter turned into a month-long spectacular
The tree is up, the wreath is hanging on the front door and you've just opened your advent calendar. All told, it's beginning to feel a lot like … Halloween. If it sounds like the stuff of nightmares then that's the point: Britons are…
Plan for former Coca-Coca Bottling plant stall, raising questions about the landmark's future
Four years ago, a Northshore developer bought the former Coca-Cola Bottling plant on Norman C. Francis Parkway, planning to turn the nearly 80-year-old building into a 220-unit apartment complex and help revive the area. Those plans have stalled…
Inside Ireland Fashion Week and the quest to turn Irish creativity into a sustainable industry
“I would say half my day is making and designing. Half my day is working with technology,” she says. For Donnellan, whose label is only a year old, the creative and digital sides of fashion are increasingly difficult to separate. She…
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…
Major revamp of Stockport station amongst latest plans for Greater Manchester
The transformation of Stockport railway station is amongst the latest plans tabled in Greater Manchester. The commuter transport hub is already busy, sitting on one of Europe's busiest railway lines. But new proposals could see it get better links…
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…
Tim Cook meets with Guangdong governor Meng Fanli as Apple eyes further expansion in province
Apple executive chairman Tim Cook met with Guangdong governor Meng Fanli in Guangzhou on Sunday, stating that Guangdong is crucial to Apple's development in China and that Apple is keen to further expand its business footprint in the province.
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…
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