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SpaceX's Retail-Powered Debut Helps Steady Shaky Markets
For the first time in weeks, investors had jitters. About the war in the Middle East. About the runaway chip rally. About higher interest rates. Then came the IPO. The space-exploration company's market debut went off without a hitch on Friday…
Lunar Announces Retailer Alcohol Event For San Diego Comic-Con 2026
Posted in: Comics | Tagged: lunar, san diego, sdcc, Whiskey House Lunar Distribution announces their comic book retailer alcohol meet-and-greet event for San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Lunar Distribution will host a free retailer meet-and-greet during…
Popular plus-size mall retailer shutters 20 more 'underperforming' stores
A POPULAR plus-size retailer has been forced to close 20 more locations since the start of the year bring total shutdowns to 171. The closures were part of a “store optimization program” which targeted its most underperforming…
Police in 9-hour crackdown on boy racers at North Staffordshire retail park
Police continue their crackdown on boy racers tonight. An overnight dispersal order is once again in place at Wolstanton Retail Park in Newcastle-under-Lyme as part of the force's ongoing action to combat car cruising and anti-social behaviour…
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) Outpaces Walmart (NYSE: WMT) As Rising Gas Prices Reshape Retail Investing
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has outperformed Walmart (NYSE: WMT) in 2026, and analysts believe elevated gas prices could extend that gap further. U.S. military strikes tied to the Iran conflict have pushed oil prices higher, raising costs at…
Major UK retailer saved from collapse after 300 stores and 3,000 jobs at risk
A major budget retailer has been rescued from collapse after a court gave the green light to a rescue package. Poundstretcher, which operates over 300 UK stores, had its restructuring plan approved today (June 13). The development brings welcome…
Loop Capital Raises its Price Target on THOR Industries (THO)
THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE:THO) is one of the On June 4, 2026, Loop Capital raised the firm's price target on THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE:THO) to $96 from $90 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. The firm noted that shares traded higher even…
Editorial | To capitalise on yacht tourism, Hong Kong must get all hands on deck
Hong Kong has sailed closer to its goal of becoming one of the world's most compelling yachting hubs after a breakthrough decision by mainland China to exempt leisure vessels from the city from customs guarantees and to allow temporary nationality…
Perpetual futures could become crypto's next ETF moment
Regulated perpetual futures, long dominant on offshore crypto venues, are starting to debut in the U.S., with Kraken set to launch them on Kraken Pro after securing CFTC-regulated licenses through its NinjaTrader and Bitnomial acquisitions. John…
Diesel curbs raise concerns for hospitals, IT parks dependent on generator power
The government move to restrict diesel purchases through petrol pumps is raising concerns among hospitals, IT campuses, data centres and industrial facilities that rely heavily on diesel generators not only as emergency backup but also as a regular…
Magicpin AI Assistant Vera To Onboard 1 Million Merchants By 2026
Food delivery and e-commerce platform magicpin is set to revolutionise merchant operations by expanding its AI assistant Vera's reach to over 1 million businesses by 2026, offering real-time insights and demand management. Magicpin's AI assistant…
Sporty fashion buys from Umbro and more to show your support this World Cup
The World Cup has officially kicked off, and sporty fashion is having a major revival. 'Blokecore' has been trending the past few summers now, but with the arrival of a football summer, we think it's going to blow up bigger than ever. Major…
Minister defends changes to UK workers' rights against costs backlash
Labour's radical workers' rights reforms have simply put the UK on a “level playing field” with other big economies, the employment minister, Kate Dearden, has said. The government's Employment Rights Act became law last year, with…
Publisher's Platform: Two botulism outbreaks in seven months - where are the FDA and the formula industry on the formula we feed our kids?
For the second time in seven months, I am writing about a baby formula that is carrying the toxin that causes botulism. For the second time in seven months, the implicated ingredient is whole milk powder. And for the second time in seven months…
This Paris Pop-up Gives a Great Sense of Tokyo
The next best thing to a buying trip in Japan — for consumers and retailers alike — might be the Toyko Sense pop-up in Paris showcasing 29 mostly under-the-radar brands across fashion, home and personal care. Open daily from Sunday to…
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