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Parents driving up sales of screen-free toys this Christmas, retailers report
Parents are driving up sales of screen-free toys this Christmas, retailers have said, following a year of heightened scrutiny around the effect of technology on children. The Entertainer said every one of its predicted top 10 toys this Christmas…
Retail's holiday hiring push is shaping up to be worse than last year's disappointing run
The annual stampede of seasonal retail job openings continues to taper off, with hiring expected to be at its lowest level since the Financial Crisis. As mid-October approaches, some major companies have not said if they will bulk up their front…
Hong Kong Disneyland drives retail growth through immersive merchandise and digital expansion
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is continuing to innovate its retail experience by blending immersive storytelling with local cultural elements, a strategy that has successfully boosted guest engagement and driven significant revenue growth. SCROLL TO…
Proper Cloth Revamps SoHo Showroom, Eyes Retail Rollout
Proper Cloth continues to refine its retail presence. The men's made-to-measure company has revamped and enlarged its SoHo showroom to better reflect its current business. While the space is only 10 percent bigger, the redesign has increased the…
I attended a retail investor summit, and the day-trader crowd is mega-bullish on agentic AI
There was no AI doomsday scenario on the radar at this week's investor event I attended in New York City. On October 7 and 8, over 1,000 self-directed traders gathered for Silvia Investor Summit, hosted by Anthony Pompliano, the CEO of ProCap…
Retail Trading on the Edge of Commoditisation: Why a Human-centric Approach Still Matters
Ask any trader about his/her ideal broker. The response would usually be limited to just the following points: asset coverage, cost efficiency, and advanced trading technologies. The consequences of this could not possibly be any more varied.
Retail bosses urge Healey to cut 'ridiculous' tax burden
The bosses of Marks & Spencer and John Lewis have piled further pressure on the government to slash the “ridiculous” tax burden facing high street firms. Stuart Machin, chief executive of M&S, called on Chancellor John Healey to…
Dogecoin's ETFs Went Seven Sessions Without a Dollar Moving. Where Did the Retail Money Go?
U.S. Dogecoin (CRYPTO:DOGE) ETFs saw no net money flow in or out for seven straight trading days from October 1 to October 9, 2026. These exchange-traded funds hold Dogecoin and trade on stock exchanges like regular shares. As of October 9, these…
Startups are betting on AI to predict the future
Several startups are betting that they can leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to make better forecasts than even the most specialised experts when it comes to topics as varied as stock market movements, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, or…
How to Beat a Choppy Market With 4 Steady Stocks
The stock market can get choppy at times. In April 2025, the S&P 500 fell more than 10% over three days after President Trump announced his 'Liberation Day' tariffs, one of the fastest corrections in recent history. By the time the market finally…
Here are the 6 big things we're watching in the stock market this week
Earnings season ramps up this week, with four Club holdings set to report. Two main inflation reports are also out. We tend to place more emphasis on what management teams say during post-release conference calls than on monthly economic data…
Street Style Isn't Dead, It's Having an Identity Crisis
In 2012, I joined the street style game as an editor who loved fashion, wanted to be photographed and, admittedly, had an ego to feed. What I didn't expect was that this personal indulgence would become an invaluable way to understand fashion's…
Historic south London market faces nine-day closure after fire damage
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A south London market that was severely…
Chrysler Building's leasehold still leaves questions about landmark's future
Tishman Speyer's Chrysler Building leasehold acquisition from landowner Cooper Union and a $235 million investment augur a bright future for the long-troubled landmark. But missing from last week's news was the fate of the Trylons at 145-155 E.
Prediction: My Top 2 Stocks to Buy Now Will Outperform the Stock Market Over the Next Decade
Winners tend to keep on winning. This is a core principle of my investing philosophy that's helped me generate market-crushing returns for investors who've followed along with my stock picks. More importantly, I believe this principle can help you…
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