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Japan ¥100 retailer Seria doubles down while rivals raise prices
Seria, one of the ¥100 shop providers that thrived during Japan's three decades of deflation, is betting shoppers will continue to flock to its stores even as rivals move beyond low-priced merchandise. 'Inflation is an opportunity for…
China's factory output rises 5.7pc in March, retail sales growth slips to 1.7pc
China's industrial output rose 5.7 percent in March from a year earlier, slowing from 6.3 percent growth in January-February, as the fallout from the Iran war dampened momentum in the world's second-largest economy. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…
Mirae Asset Securities enters Hong Kong's retail digital asset market
SEOUL, April 15 (UPI) -- South Korea's Mirae Asset Securities said Wednesday it received approval to enter Hong Kong's digital asset market for retail investors. The Seoul-based brokerage noted that Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission…
Victory Giant Technology's retail tranche oversubscribed 41.4 times
China's Victory Giant Technology (Hui Zhou) saw its retail tranche for its Hong Kong Initial Public Offering oversubscribed 41.4 times and has drawn HK$74.2 billion. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT However, the Nvidia supplier and leading mainland…
Investors bet $610m on the strength of GPT's retail property
Investors are shrugging off short-term concerns about consumer confidence and betting on a rising retail spend, committing $610 million in a capital raise for developer and fund manager GPT Group's five-asset wholesale shopping centre fund.
Long Elon, short Jensen: Research firm says retail traders are flocking back to Tesla and pivoting from Nvidia
Retail traders are flocking back to an old favorite. According to data from Vanda Research, which tracks retail investor flows into stocks and ETFs, Tesla is seeing a renewed buying spree among retail investors following a tough start to this year.
Tax Day 2026 deals: Restaurants, retailers offering freebies and savings
WASHINGTON — Tax Day is Tuesday, April 15, and several restaurant chains and retailers across the country are offering deals and freebies to help ease the stress of filing. While Tax Day may not be a traditional holiday celebration, brands…
Need a bit of retail therapy? The Big Design Market is back
Boasting more than 250 designers, plus food and drink stalls, the Big Design Market is back with an 'Almost Winter' edition Shopping, Markets Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens, Carlton Advertising The Big Design Market returns to the…
End of 'Pattern Day Trader' Rule Could Turbocharge Retail Stock Trading
A Securities and Exchange Commission move to axe a decades-old rule aimed at damping risky trades could encourage small investors to get even more active in the U.S. stock market. Retail brokerages such as Robinhood Markets are among the likely…
Plaza Retail REIT Announces April 2026 Distribution
Plaza Retail REIT is a leading retail property owner and developer, focused on Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, with total assets of +/- $1.0 billion. Plaza's properties include a mix of strip plazas, stand-alone small box retail outlets and…
Operation Pulse: Police surpass 1000 arrest mark in retail crime crackdown
Victoria's police force is continuing with its retail crime crackdown, as the Shopping Centre Council of Australia (SCCA) welcomes its “massive success”. Operation Pulse has been running since December 2025. Placing police officers…
Not a Drill! Katie Holmes Wore Baggy Jeans From This Unexpected Retailer, and They're $65
Leave it to Katie Holmes to uncover the chicest, most flattering jeans. Her latest baggy jeans style was just released; unlike Holmes' typical designer denim, it's not priced in the hundreds. These wide-leg pants are just $65 at Old Navy! Holmes…
Physical Retailers Shrink Store Numbers Across the USA
About 2,000 physical stores are expected to shut down in 2026. Business Inisder reported that the closures are part of a broader shift, allowing major companies like Macy's and Wendy's to focus more on online retail. The outlet examined the…
Audi Crooks Teaming up With Retailer for Affordable Fashion Collab
Former Iowa State Cyclones women's star Audi Crooks has proven to be a trendsetter on the basketball court with her dominant offensive skill set. It turns out she is making some noise off the court, looking to show people that making an impact…
Some private credit funds have misrepresented liquidity to retail investors, Goldman's Waldron says
Some private credit managers have misrepresented the liquidity of their funds when pitching them to retail investors — a segment of the market that helped fuel the rapid growth of the $1.7 trillion asset class — John Waldron, the…
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