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Aggregate Buys $58M NoVa Retail-Industrial Portfolio
Eleven commercial buildings scattered across McLean, Chantilly, Ashburn and Sterling changed hands last week in a $58 million deal that leaves more than 90 small businesses — from a McLean eye clinic to an Ashburn taco counter — right…
SoftBank's ¥1 trillion retail bond rejuvenates Japan debt market
SoftBank Group priced a ¥1 trillion ($6.3 billion) retail bond in an offering that expands Japan's retail corporate debt market and gives investors a viable alternative to bank deposits and stocks. The seven-year notes were priced on Friday at…
Forgot your password? Canadian retailers could be losing sales because of it
Online shopping has become an integral part of Canadian life. Whether purchasing groceries, booking travel, ordering electronics or browsing fashion brands, consumers increasingly expect quick and seamless digital experiences. Yet a surprisingly…
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Retail media's next phase: From demand capture to full-funnel marketing
For marketers, the attraction of retail media is fairly straightforward: it brings media closer to the consumer's intent to buy. But as retail ecosystems expand across e-commerce, quick commerce, physical stores and digital out-of-home, the…
What's open on Labor Day? Most retailers. Closed? Government, banks, and the stock market.
WASHINGTON — The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish a day that would pay tribute to workers. The first U.S. Labor Day celebration took place in New York City on Sept. 5, 1882.
Retail Investors Hand Control of Stock Portfolios to AI
This is an edition of the What's News newsletter, which helps you catch up on the headlines and understand the news, free in your inbox daily. If you're not subscribed, sign up here. Americans are vibe-coding trading algorithms and handing over…
Tighter delisting rules put $5.9 bil. of retail money at risk
More than 3 million retail investors hold penny stocks and low-market-cap shares that could be at risk of delisting as Korea tightens listing requirements, data showed Sunday. Their holdings were valued at nearly 8 trillion won ($5.9 billion). A…
Why is Kenya cracking down on foreign traders and small retailers?
Kenya is beginning a crackdown on foreign nationals operating small retail shops and engaging in hawking, after President William Ruto directed authorities to shut down such businesses from September 7. Ruto made the announcement on September 2…
The real barrier to AI in retail isn't the technology. It's earning trust
Australian retailers have no shortage of AI to choose from. From age verification and intelligent loss prevention to self-checkout and customer service, AI is increasingly becoming part of everyday retail operations. Most conversations about AI in…
UK economy likely to have shrunk in July as retail sales dip and energy bills soar
Economists have warned that the UK economy is likely to have experienced a slight dip in July due to pressure from sluggish retail activity and higher energy costs for households. Analytic teams at Investec and Pantheon Macroeconomics predict that…
Dozens of major retailers will be open on Labor Day. Full list
The unofficial end to summer will arrive on Monday as the nation celebrates Labor Day, a holiday honoring American workers and their contributions. As a result, many people will have the day off work. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are.
GIFT IFSC funds see retail rush amid outperforming global markets
As Indian markets have increasingly been outpaced by their global peers, more Indians are now investing in international markets through the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), data from the International Financial Services Centres…
Auto retail sales rise 17.5% in August: FADA
The automobile sales expectations rest on the festive season proper, now beginning — Ganesh Chaturthi, the Onam sales spillover and the onset of Navratri — with dealers reporting festive booking pipelines already building, the…
Designers should not fear being replaced by AI, industry leaders say
Professional designers should not feel “threatened” by the rapid growth of generative AI, according to business leaders, despite fears over job losses in the sector. With design and film production companies and manufacturers all…
Retailers scale back plus sizes as millions turn to fat jabs, study
Marks and Spencer and John Lewis are scaling back their plus size ranges amid surging use of weight loss jabs, according to new analysis. The chains are among High Street stalwarts found to have reduced the scale of extended size products, a study…
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