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Industrial Output, Retail Sales, Facility Investment Rebound in June
Industrial output, retail sales and facility investment all rebounded in June after two straight months of decline. According to data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics on Friday, industrial production rose two-point-three percent…
The 2026 Margin Rebuild: QSR, Retail Franchises And The 'Virtual Shift Lead
As franchise owners scale their portfolios, managing traditional on-site hardware—like NVRs and DVRs—becomes a significant source of operational friction, vulnerability and maintenance costs. What is required is a zero-hardware…
Sainsbury's sells Argos to Swift Partners retail specialists
Supermarket Sainsbury's has agreed to sell its Argos business to a firm set up by retail veterans including former Co-operative Group boss Richard Pennycook in a deal worth at least £120 million. The grocery chain said Swift Partners will buy…
Sainsbury's to sell Argos to three retail veterans in £120m deal
Sainsbury's has agreed to sell the Argos retail chain for £120m to allow it to concentrate on its core food business. The supermarket announced on Friday it was selling the catalogue shopping business to a trio of retail veterans, a decade…
Hang Lung optimistic on retail, mainland rental amid H1 2026 profit drop
Hang Lung (0100) and Hang Lung Properties (0101) recorded underlying net profit declines for the first half of 2026, mainly due to non-cash impairment provisions on properties, as well as an increase in finance costs resulting from reduced…
MP asks retailers to stop selling disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
An MP has urged retailers across the UK to stop selling disposable barbecues, citing a significantly heightened risk of wildfires. The call follows major blazes tackled by firefighters in Suffolk, the Scottish Cairngorms, and Tintwistle Moor in…
Swire Properties posts double-digit retail growth in mainland China, 100pc HK mall occupancy
Swire Properties (1972) reported strong retail sales in both Hong Kong and mainland China in the second quarter of 2026, with six malls in the mainland recording double-digit growth. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Hong Kong malls continued to…
Independent, Local Retail Is Far From Dead in 2026
Independent retail has remained surprisingly resilient against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, geopolitical tension and tariff chaos that has rocked the bottom lines of major conglomerates. This isn't to say that local businesses haven't faced…
5 Sneaker Retail and Resale Insiders Talk Top 2026 Trends: 'The Life Cycle of a Sneaker Feels Shorter Than Ever'
This year's trending sneakers have been all over the place. Vans has once again won over sneakerheads, this time through its various bedazzled and charm-adorned skate styles. Nike has found a massive hit in its brain-bending Mind franchise, while…
Natural Grocers Named 2026 Sustainability Retailer of the Year by Produce Business
'At Natural Grocers, sustainability isn't a trend or a standalone initiative. It's woven into the fabric of who we are,' said Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing at Natural Grocers. 'Our Five Founding Principles have guided us for more than…
Retailers urged to rethink plastic bags as levies and costs climb
Consumers are paying more every time they buy a plastic shopping bag, with industry experts warning that higher levies and stricter regulations could push costs even higher. Image: Ayanda Ndamane / Independent Newspapers South African consumers are…
Legendary outdoor retailer closes last store in California city it called home for decades
The North Face made billions. Berkeley lost its last store. The outdoor retailer has quietly shuttered its final location in the California city that helped transform the once-small brand into a global powerhouse estimated by analysts to be worth…
Energy retailers urge Nigeria to build fuel reserves amid fuel crisis
Nigerian energy retailers called for the state to create local strategic reserves of petrol and other fuels to buffer from supply shocks in the global oil market. An influential trade group that favors the importation of refined products is leading…
Five guys set to open another Greater Manchester location at retail park
American burger chain Five Guys is expanding its Manchester footprint with a brand-new restaurant. Opening next week, its new spot will open at Manchester Fort Shopping Park on Monday, August 3. The chain, which is known for its customisable…
How To Identify Emerging Trends In Real Estate Investing
Skyline of downtown Dallas, TX on a partly cloudy day. (Photo by: HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images As you get involved in commercial real estate investments, you'll see that new…
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