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Saks, QVC, and other big retail names are navigating bankruptcy in 2026
Some legendary retail brands have filed for bankruptcy in the early months of 2026. US business bankruptcies have been on the rise in recent years, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis. First-quarter filings in 2026 marked the…
Shop price inflation falls on back of heavy discounting by retailers
Shop price inflation fell in April on the back of heavy discounting by retailers amid warnings consumers are yet to see the “full force” of the Middle East conflict. Shop prices overall are now 1% higher than last April, down from…
Waffle House preps for World Cup with new retail storefront
Waffle House submitted plans in Atlanta to remodel its downtown diner next to Centennial Olympic Park. The restaurant would turn what's now a display window into a retail storefront — in time for the World Cup and for future large events.
UBS Predicts 40,000 More Stores Could Close in the Next Five Years. Why Footwear Retailers Could Buck the Trend
UBS analyst Michael Lasser predicts there will be 40,000-plus U.S. store closures over the next five years, although differentiated players — including those in footwear — could beat the trend. “We expect digital to prevail as…
The Saks Global Lenders in Line to Potentially Own the Retailer After Bankruptcy
As Saks Global prepares to exit bankruptcy court stage right this summer, the cast of characters is coming into clearer focus. A recent filing in the case updated the reckoning of just who owns what on the ad hoc committee of bondholders, which…
LSEG Enables Retail Access for £1.4 Billion Bonds in UK First
The London Stock Exchange Group Plc has converted £1.4 billion ($1.9 billion) of bonds into a new format designed to make corporate debt more accessible to retail investors. It's the first use of the UK's so-called “Plain Vanilla…
Brands chase flyers as new airports open a runway to revenue for retail
Indian airports are rapidly transforming into lucrative retail hubs, attracting a diverse array of brands and becoming a significant growth engine for the country's retail sector, driven by expanding aviation infrastructure and increasing passenger…
This Week in Retail: Agentic commerce chat and Women in Retail Summit
If you're looking to get educated about changing retail trends from the comfort of your desk, there are plenty of options this week. This includes a virtual event from Retail Brew exploring how agentic commerce is changing the retail journey and…
Retail investors split over Samsung, SK hynix as KOSPI hits record high
Park, an office worker in his 30s living in Seoul, has been agonizing for days over whether to sell part of his holdings in SK hynix. Although his returns have surged as the stock has rallied, expectations for further gains driven by artificial…
Final days for Nordstrom store as retail giant confirms April 30 closure
THE only remaining Delaware location of a retail giant will close its doors at the end of the month after more than a decade of business. After confirming the closure in March, the company has left shoppers with just days to get their last in-store…
Jeweler Claire's to Shut All UK Stores After Latest Insolvency
Claire's Accessories has stopped trading in the UK and Ireland, in the latest blow to the British retail industry. The retailer, known for ear piercings and selling accessories for children and teenagers, will shutter all 154 stores and around…
Major UK high street retailer closes all 154 stores with 1,300 jobs lost
Fashion accessories retailer Claire's has closed its 154 UK and Ireland stores with the loss of around 1,300 jobs, administrators have said. Administrators Kroll confirmed the news and said staff have been 'notified of redundancy'. However…
Baby food jars sold at UK retailers urgently recalled over 'health risk
A jar of baby food sold at many major retailers has been urgently recalled. An allergy concern means that the item poses a potential ' health risk.' On April 24, HiPP Organic UK advised that, following an artwork print refresh, a certain batch of…
Shop price inflation falls on back of heavy discounting by retailers
Shop prices overall are now 1% higher than last April, down from 1.2% in March and below the three-month average of 1.1%, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NIQ. Non-food prices are 0.1% cheaper year on year, against growth of…
Promising Retail Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist - April 27th
5 AI Infrastructure Stocks Smart Money Is Buying Before the Next Surge Amazon.com, Walmart, Domino's Pizza, McDonald's, Costco Wholesale, AutoZone, and Alibaba Group are the seven Retail stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock…
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