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Why McDonald's assets stand out amid a weak Hong Kong retail property market
One year after McDonald's began selling its self-owned Hong Kong shops, the fast-food giant has found buyers for nearly half its portfolio even as the city's retail property market endures its weakest spell in decades. McDonald's planned to dispose…
China retail is 'hardest' market to crack due to online price wars, DFI CEO says
For international retailers like DFI Retail Group, which operates 7-Eleven and Maxim's in 12 global markets, mainland China is a tough market to crack given its “unsustainable” online subsidies, according to an executive. “I…
Famous retail giants are moving into Houston's empty storefronts-here's where
Empty big-box stores across the Houston area aren't staying vacant for long —a wave of major off-price retailers is moving in to take their place. Discount retailers including Nordstrom Rack, Burlington, HomeGoods, Marshalls and dd's…
HSBC sets sights on corporate mega-deals after retail exit
The chief executive of HSBC in Australia, Steve Hughes, says the global board's decision to walk away from its Australian retail bank will allow it to expand its corporate and institutional operations and target top companies. A week after…
UK retail giant collapsed into administration with 154 stores closed owing £20m
Administrators outlined a series of efforts to help the historic high street firm and added that creditors now face losing £3m, my exclusive story revealed. The news follows the April closure of the last 154 Claire's Accessories UK and…
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D deal slashes $100 off the price of the most powerful retail CPU on the market
PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the flagship processor of the Ryzen range, and the most powerful retail CPU out there (excluding…
Concerns over 'decline in retail' in town amid plan for offices
A planning application for 53 St Mary's Street, Wallingford, was submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council to change the listed building into an six-office block. It comes after the 17th century building was ravaged by a fire in February 2025…
Longevity Insights From Four Menswear Experts
The trend cycle spins a lot faster for women than it does men — a great suit, khakis, penny loafers, the classics stay classic for a reason. But to use the obvious “Project Runway” reference: in fashion, one day you're in and…
Summerween is in full swing with candy brands leaning harder into the trend
The last few years have seen the start of Spooky Season creep earlier on the calendar, with candy and merchandise hitting retail shelves a full three months ahead of the actual holiday. 'It's hard to tell if any of this is actually needle-moving…
UK employment market shows 'rays of light' for jobseekers with upturn in pay, study shows - business live
Toby Fowlston, chief executive the recruitment company Robert Walters, talked of “shards of light in certain parts of the world,” including the UK. The company has just reported a 9% rise in net fee income in the first half of the…
'The future of Harrolds' revealed in new Sydney flagship
Luxury retailer Harrolds has opened a new flagship boutique at Westfield Sydney, and it says the new format will dictate “the future of Harrolds”. The Melbourne-founded company, which returned from administration last year, has…
Cyclospora fears are sending shoppers to farmers markets for local produce
Concerns surrounding the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak are changing how some consumers shop for produce, with farmers markets reporting a surge in shoppers seeking homegrown greens. Demand for locally grown lettuce has increased across Ohio, with…
Why Shopify Stock Soared This Week
Shares of Shopify (SHOP +2.80%) climbed nearly 30% this past week after the e-commerce leader issued an upbeat growth forecast. Shopify's intuitive and comprehensive platform makes it easier to launch, operate, and scale a business. By serving as…
Why Fontainebleau's $3.7 Billion Las Vegas Bet Looks Smart Ahead Of Formula One Weekend
The Webster brings discovery to Fontainebleau's 90,000-square-foot retail offer, with its Stéphane Parmentier-designed space presenting luxury fashion more like a beautifully curated private wardrobe than a traditional department store.
Korea becomes market barometer for global AI stock trade
Korea has become an important barometer for the global artificial intelligence (AI) stock trade, industry officials said Monday, as swings in Seoul increasingly reflect shifts in technology sentiment that are playing out across markets from Tokyo…
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