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Violence and abuse against retailers falls by a fifth, but 'unacceptably high'
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. Violence and abuse against retail workers fell by a fifth…
Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as retailers warn it's being stolen to order
Simon Browning Business reporter Chocolate bars are being locked in plastic boxes in some UK shops as retailers and police forces warn thieves are stealing them to order. Sainsbury's said it had begun using 'boxes on products which are regularly…
These online retailers make buying custom blinds and shades easy
Choosing the right blinds or shades can transform a room. Whether your goal is privacy, light control, or energy efficiency, the most important element is that you need to be precise with your measurements to ensure a proper fit, which can…
SpaceX Teams With Local Retailers to Sell Starlink Dishes in Venezuela
SpaceX is now selling official Starlink dishes in Venezuela after activating the satellite internet service in the country. But would-be subscribers should expect a demand surcharge. In early January, SpaceX began offering free Starlink access in…
New M&S stores confirmed so far as retailer reveals 'wish list' of 500 locations
M&S has previously revealed a wish list of 500 locations where it wants to open stores in the future. In an update last year, the supermarket also revealed it will open or revamp 20 M&S stores, creating 800 jobs. M&S has confirmed it will open new…
RunDTC Leads Dooney & Bourke's Full Retail Ecosystem Modernization with Shopify
RunDTC migrated Dooney & Bourke's global eCommerce storefronts from SFCC to Shopify, transforming the brand's digital presence into a modern, high-performance, and scalable platform for growth. The results were improved site speed, greater…
Blue Owl Capital: Retail Panics, Smart Money Buys (NYSE:OBDC)
OBDC has fallen nearly 30% as headlines around liquidity and redemptions spooked investors. The $1.4B asset sale looked alarming, but the loans cleared at 99.7% of par value. The failed OBDC II merger exposed a structural issue, not a credit…
TikTok Shop Could Be a Top-3 Global Retailer by 2030, Report Shows
TikTok Shop could soon be bigger than Walmart, a new report shows. As e-commerce continues to grow rapidly, a new report from commerce agency Flywheel projects that ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok Shop, could become a top-three global…
How 'dumb money' took over stock markets: $5.4 trillion of retail activity took place in 2025
For years, retail investors were dismissed by some on Wall Street as “dumb money.” That typically referred to those prone to trading on hype, or chasing trends rather than company or industry fundamentals, or responding late to big…
Major UK retailer closes all stores in April - full list
Major UK retailer closes all stores in April - full list GAME, the iconic console and video game shop, will close its last three standalone high street stores from April. Having fallen into administration this year, Th e Game Business confirmed…
What big questions will shape retail in 2026?
Rather than telling you what I think the big trends are, I'm going to pose some big questions and ask you all to let me know your answers. Below are a few questions I'm mulling over and, therefore, assume many of you will be as well. I'm hoping…
These 2 Retail Stocks Are Soaring After SCOTUS Strikes Down President Trump's Tariffs
On Feb. 20, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump lacked the legal authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). That ruling, which nullifies most of the Trump Administration's previous tariffs…
BMW driver using Wolstanton Retail Park as 'drift track
Police have seized a car at a popular North Staffordshire retail park after the driver was causing using the area as a 'drift track'. Officers have vowed to keep taking 'firm action' as they ramp up efforts to put the brakes on anti-social driving…
How Claire's new C-suite hire is making the tween retailer a 'life moment retail destination'
When revitalizing a once-beloved tween retailer that's passed its heyday, who better to hire than a seasoned retail vet who is not only adept at youth marketing and turnarounds, but also got her ears pierced at said retailer at the age of 8? That…
Walmart Debuts In-Store Data Insights Platform for Retailers
Scintilla In-Store is an off-shoot of the company's Scintilla platform, and is designed to “reduce out-of-stocks, streamline execution, and deliver a seamless omni-shopping experience,” Walmart Data Ventures announced in a news…
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