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How Retailers Can Avoid Wholesale Guesswork
Dax Dasilva is the CEO of Lightspeed Commerce. We've all walked by a clothing store with a clearance sale offering 70% discounts. Those red-tag prices might be a win for bargain hunters, but for the retailer, they often represent an expensive…
Major high street retailer with 300 stores could plunge into administration
Poundstretcher will 'likely have no choice' but to file for administration if a restructuring plan is not approved, the High Court has heard. The discount retailer, which operates nearly 300 stores and employs 3,000 staff nationwide, was acquired…
The Inside Story of Sephora's Rise to the Top of Beauty Retailing
When it came to the U.S. in 1998, Sephora was a cut/paste of the Sephora stores bought by LVMH, begun in Europe a few years earlier. It was basically a European parfumerie with a couple of twists — distinctive black and white design stripes…
$30 pens row sparks debate over Hong Kong retail struggles
A dispute over the price of several pens at a stationery shop has triggered heated online debate in Hong Kong, with retail operators voicing frustration over what they describe as unrealistic consumer expectations and mounting pressure on…
Huge online retailer launches DRONE deliveries in UK for the first
A HUGE online retailer has launched drone deliveries in the UK for the first time and you could get your order in just 36 minutes. Amazon customers can now get packages containing everyday items such as makeup and batteries delivered via drone.
Blake Lively controversy had retail partners 'spooked' behind the scenes, court docs say
A newly surfaced court filing is putting numbers behind the backlash surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's contentious court battle, linking negative press to declining sales and growing concern among major retail partners. Lively's Betty…
JD Sports warns shoppers of price rises as retail king blames Iran War
STREETWEAR giant JD Sports has warned that the war in the Middle East could send prices surging for British shoppers as the firm battles a slump in profits. The retail king revealed that while it has no direct shops in the conflict zone, the…
British retailer drops £42 summer beauty box worth £185 - with Medik8 serum
CULT Beauty just dropped the ultimate summer edit, giving shoppers the chance to pick up £185 worth of products for just £42. The new-in beauty box is filled with high-end skin and bodycare items, with bestsellers from Medik8, Sol de…
'New era' for retail crime as SA takes nation-leading action
South Australia has been credited with taking the lead in cracking down on retail crime, with newly introduced Workplace Protection Orders (WPOs) set to give retailers a stronger legal backing. These orders – introduced this month –…
Electric Era Teams with WEX to Drive Customers and Revenue to Retail-Based Charging Locations
Adding WEX fleet cards as a payment option underscores Electric Era's unique strategy to design DC fast charging systems that function as marketing platforms for retailers to draw-in customers to grow sales revenues. With WEX, Electric Era's…
UK discount retailer to 'enter administration' if restructuring plan fails
Poundstretcher will 'likely have no choice' but to file for administration if a restructuring plan is not approved, the High Court has heard. The discount retailer, which runs nearly 300 stores and employs 3,000 staf f across the country, was…
Retail chain loved by moms shuts several California shops in latest closure wave
A BELOVED clothing chain is closing down multiple stores across the US this year. California could be at risk of losing a large number of branches. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories…
Yes, Macy's Sells Premium Labels Like Miu Miu and Gucci, Too - Our Editor Tests Out the Retailer's Hottest Buys This Spring
Here's the truth: When you think of Macy's, there's a good chance your memory goes directly to the time you hunted for a prom dress in the Juniors' section and got a quick, post-purchase snack in the mall food court with your mom. While it's true…
Why big and bulky delivery is the final frontier for retail supply chains
In March, The Home Depot announced that by the end of Q1, customers would be able to track “big and bulky orders” in real time, the company said in a statement. The feature would help improve what Dee Walk, Home Depot's SVP of…
Assault on Manitoba Retail Worker Renews Calls for More Employee Safety
The Canadian Press - Assault on Manitoba Retail Worker Renews Calls for More Employee Safety May 7, 2026 8:46 PM | The Canadian Press An attack on a cannabis store employee who was working alone at night has renewed calls for improved worker safety…
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