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UK retail giant to hire 1,000 Christmas workers in major recruitment drive
Technology retail chain Currys is hiring around 1,000 temporary staff over the next few months. The positions will be spread across its 296 stores in the UK and Ireland from October to the new year. Last year, almost half of the company's Christmas…
Investors search for value in the wreckage of a retail stock slump
The deep share market rout and broad shopper pessimism may have most fund managers steering well clear of major Australian retailers, but at least a few investors are seeing a big opportunity to bag a bargain. Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia…
Global fashion retailer opens new Chester city centre store
A global fashion retailer has opened its latest store in Chester city centre. Mango has taken over a vacant unit at Eastgate Square shopping centre, creating over 16 new jobs. The new store reflects Mango's 'New Med' concept - an interior design…
Changing trends of retail participation in G-Secs
The Reserve Bank of India's Retail Direct Scheme was designed to democratise access to India's government securities market. A few years on, data show that the scheme has indeed expanded retail participation. The most visible success lies in the…
Retailers see UPI edge over cards despite new MDR hit
With just 17 days before the proposed 0.4 per cent MDR on high-value UPI transactions takes effect, organised and semi-organised retailers face an estimated ₹3,000-4,500 crore increase in annual payment costs. But many are already spotting…
Across the Nutraverse: NZ claims for exports, Amway vs FTC, Bio-K+ in the UK, Better Menopause, krill oil pulled from Aus retailers
This week's brief tracks news that highlights the industry's shift towards a future defined by stronger regulatory oversight, greater scientific substantiation, export-focused regulatory reform, and growing sustainability expectations.
Brookfield Alo Yoga retail theft; police seek public's help
Brookfield police are seeking help to identify two suspects linked to two retail theft incidents at Alo Yoga. The first theft was reported on May 2, the second theft happened on Sept. 18. Anyone with information can also contact the Brookfield…
Walmart CEO says that the retail giant and its AI shopping assistant aren't using personal information to set prices amid rollout of digital labels
Walmart is aiming to assuage customers' fears about its new pricing technology as it rolls out digital price labels at its stores. In a statement posted on the company's website, Walmart Inc.'s CEO John Furner vowed that the Bentonville…
Singapore electricity retailers up offerings to meet raised demand amid Middle East conflict
SINGAPORE – Some electricity retailers have offered new promotions or plans as concerns over high energy costs due to the Middle East conflict prompt more households to lock in their electricity rates through fixed-price contracts. The…
Michigan bottle return rate falls to 69.4% as retailers push to overhaul bottle bill
Michigan's 50-year-old bottle deposit system is facing renewed scrutiny after the state's return rate fell to 69.4% in 2025, which marked its lowest level in decades. The decline is renewing debate over the policy. Independent grocers say the…
Slim Chickens opening first North Wales restaurant at retail park next month
A popular US fast food chain will open its first restaurant in North Wales next month. Slim Chickens opened its first UK branch in 2020 and has expanded rapidly since then - with over 70 locations. The chain, which originally launched in Arkansas…
Huge new Lidl store to open in Newcastle as retail giant begins work on new site
If you're a fan of Lidl, you will be delighted to learn that the German retail giant is starting work on a huge new store in Newcastle. And it's in a great location for the city's large student community, who are sure to be quick to take advantage…
No UPI Day on October 2: Mobile retailers protest proposed 0.4% MDR on UPI payments
Mobile phone retailers across India will observe October 2 as 'No UPI Day' to protest the proposed 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI merchant transactions above ₹2,000. The protest has been called by the All India Mobile…
Kohl's vs. Macy's: Which Struggling Retailer Can Still Afford Its Dividend?
Kohl's (NYSE:KSS | KSS Price Prediction) or Macy's (NYSE:M): which one should an investor planning for retirement own right now if the goal is a dividend that keeps arriving? Both retailers have cut before, both trade as turnaround stories, and…
Bank of America Launches Payments Insights for CashPro Clients
Turning payments data into action Through proprietary peer benchmarking and dynamic visualizations, Payments Insights will help treasury teams explore trends and identify areas that may require attention. The new insights offering expands the AI…
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