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Ajmal partners with Shoppers Stop to expand fragrance retail in India
Ajmal has partnered with Shoppers Stop to expand its retail presence in India. As part of the collaboration, a selection of Ajmal's fragrances will be available across select Shoppers Stop outlets, adding to the brand's existing distribution across…
Fast Retailing Shares Hit Record High After Guidance Upgrade
Shares were recently 9.0% higher at 73,550 yen on Friday after hitting an all-time intraday high of Y74,220 earlier. Fast Retailing said after Thursday's market close that net profit increased 20% from a year earlier to Y279.29 billion, equivalent…
Wereldhave acquires retail space in shopping center Overvecht in Utrecht, the Netherlands
Wereldhave has reached an agreement with a group of investors advised by Crossroads Real Estate to acquire a retail unit in shopping center Overvecht in Utrecht with a total gross lettable area of 3,340 m². The unit is currently let to Dutch…
U.K. Retail Sales Growth Miss Estimates
U.K. retail footfall returned to growth in March, but the increase fell short of expectations ahead of a challenging period for retailers due to the conflict in the Middle East, according to a report published Friday. The number of visits to…
Polestar 1Q Retail Sales Rise on Network Expansion
Polestar reported its highest-ever first-quarter retail sales, citing strong performance in Australia, Germany, Sweden, South Korea and the U.K. and said it was continuing to expand its sales network. The company recorded retail sales of 13,126…
Verneek's Deep Technology Tackles Retail Issues
Retailers have a problem — they're technologically “siloed.” So says Dr. Nasrin Mostafazadeh, chief executive officer of Verneek, a “deep” technology firm she cofounded with her husband Dr. Omid Bakhshandeh five…
On the Market: St. Paul industrial and retail properties
It's another “all St. Paul” week for On the Market. And we cover both sides of the Mississippi River. First up is one of the biggest single-building industrial properties on the city's West Side, a well-maintained unit with heavy…
Edible Brands opens its first THC retail store along Atlanta Beltline
From 2025: Haziness over THC regulation in Georgia doesn't stop hemp drink makers A spokesperson for Edibles.com said the company is closely monitoring the regulatory landscape and is focused on compliance, quality and consumer safety. Edibles.com…
Retail traders are showing a 'major departure' in how they navigate the post-ceasefire rally, JPM says
Retail traders are playing it safe, 'skipping the dips, selling into rallies,' marking a significant shift from the crowd's typical playbook, JPMorgan said. The US and Iran reached a deal late Tuesday ahead of Trump's deadline for a ceasefire. What…
Gap Inc. Signals Future of Retail with Enterprise-Wide Inspectorio AI Integration
In a move that looks to redefine the intersection of fashion and technology, Gap Inc. forged a strategic partnership with Inspectorio to deploy the tech company's AI-powered platform across its global supply chain. This digital upgrade spans the…
Leicester Bodycare store to return months after retailer collapsed
Bodycare is returning to Leicester just months after the retailer collapsed into administration. The discount toiletries and cosmetics shop will be back in Highcross after its sole advisor, Newmark, secured leases. Six new retail locations across…
Fast Retailing shares soar to record high after the Uniqlo owner lifts profit forecast
Shares jumped over 9% to a record after Fast Retailing raised its full-year profit forecast. Company now sees operating profit at 700 billion yen, up from prior 650 billion yen guidance. Akio Kon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Fast Retailing shares…
Retail Traders Can Now Access Prediction Markets Through Binance Wallet
Predict.fun enables Binance Wallet's new feature, which eliminates gas fees and wallet setup requirements. Prediction market volumes are surging, including $701.7 million traded in a single day this year. Binance Wallet has introduced a new feature…
Retail traders sold Wednesday's rally. They aren't buying Trump's Iran ceasefire
Retail investors used Wednesday's big market rebound as an opportunity to cut risk rather than chase gains, raising questions about the durability of a rally that was tied to optimism over President Donald Trump's Iran ceasefire. Individual…
Buy bread in the evening, hit the sales on a Tuesday: retail workers' top tips to cut your shopping bill
From supermarkets' yellow-stickered items to apps for free food, there are many ways to lower your shopping bill amid the cost of living crisis. Retail workers share their insider info on how to save money at grocery stores, street markets and…
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