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Asos customers told online retailer 'hacked' in phone alert
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. Thousands of Asos customers have been sent a phone alert…
Staffordshire retailer raises concerns over Vape Product Duty
A store manager has raised concerns that customers will be pushed to higher strength products due to the new Vape Product Duty. Government guidance states that a duty of 22 pence per millilitre of vape liquid bought will now be added, whether the…
Vape Product Duty 'could push stronger alternatives' - Hanley retailer
A store manager has raised concerns that customers will be pushed to higher strength products due to the new Vape Product Duty. Government guidance states that a duty of 22 pence per millilitre of vape liquid bought will now be added, whether the…
Puzzling Through Travel Retail's Dilemmas
CANNES, France — The travel retail industry is grappling with major conundrums. Topping the list is that although traveler footfall, which reached an estimated 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, has surpassed levels seen before the pandemic in…
Asos customers told online retailer 'hacked' in phone alert
Thousands of Asos customers have been sent a phone alert saying the retailer has been hacked. Customers received a mobile app notification on Tuesday, titled “Asos hacked”, which directed them to a Telegram account. The message read:…
Indian Auto Retail Sees Record September Sales, Passenger Vehicles Lead Growth
Indian auto retail achieved its best-ever September sales, driven by robust growth in passenger vehicles and two-wheelers, as the Federation of Indian Automobile Dealers reports a significant year-on-year increase in overall automobile retail…
Borrowing Builds Across Athletic Retail As Sector Pressures Mount
Between 1 October 2025 and 1 October 2026, Nike's percentage of market capitalization on loan climbed from 0.97% to 6.97%, an increase of 6.00 percentage points. Footwear and apparel remain discretionary purchases, leaving the category sensitive to…
From Store Cameras To SOPs: Where AI Is Creating New Efficiencies In Retail
The role of Artificial Intelligence in retail is expanding beyond online recommendations and automated customer service. Physical stores are also beginning to use AI to address some of their most practical challenges, including security, customer…
National Day promotions drive strong gains for HK's F&B and retail sectors
Hong Kong retail and food and beverage (F&B) sectors reported positive results from promotional campaigns launched for the National Day Golden Week holiday, which began last Thursday, with merchants seeing a surge in both foot traffic and sales…
Better Markets Says CFTC Is 'Wrong Agency' for Retail Crypto
Latest News PublishedOct 6, 2026 Better Markets said the CFTC's proposed framework to bring certain cryptocurrency transactions and exchanges under its oversight will leave investors less protected than under the SEC. Better Markets says the US…
Tanger Stock: This 3.6% Retail REIT Is Cheaper But Not Yet Cheap Enough (NYSE:SKT)
Tanger has raised FFO guidance twice in 2026, yet shares have declined 17% from their 52-week high. SKT's portfolio transformation and strong leasing spreads support robust fundamentals, with FFO projected to grow 6.7% year-on-year. The balance…
Call for crackdown on yobs running riot on retail park
Wheelie-popping yobs who are running riot on a Nottinghamshire retail park have prompted calls for a police crackdown. Neighbours allege that a group of up to 30 youths with motorbikes and high-powered off-road bikes have been wreaking havoc at…
'Best ever September': Auto retail sales surge 32% year-on-year
The Indian automobile industry in September 2026 registered retail sales of 25,36,920 units, up 31.82% year-on year (YoY) and a growth of 4.69% month-on-month (MoM), according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association…
Galaxy S27 Ultra reportedly coming in at least one new retail color
The Galaxy S27 series leaks are ramping up even though there are at least three months before its premiere. We've already seen reports and renders of the potential redesign of the Galaxy S27 Ultra, but now a reputable leaker may have revealed its…
Auto retail had its best month ever, and the commercial vehicle number is the one that matters
Indian auto retail had its best month on record in September — 25,36,920 vehicles, up 31.82% year on year. Commercial vehicles crossed one lakh in a September for the first time. This is FADA retail data, and it counts every category:…
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