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Will K-pop give South Korean retailers an edge in China market?
South Korean convenience store giant CU has been testing the waters in China with a limited online trial operation, marking a different approach from other multinational brands that bet big on physical outlets. The brand, operated by BGF Retail…
Britain's Retail Crisis Puts a 233-Year Old High Street Brand in Debt Court
This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to The Brink. We're Constantine Courcoulas and Katie Linsell, reporters in London, where the future of a 233-year old high street brand is set to be decided in a courtroom. We also have news on…
Sri Lanka Retailers' Association unveils strategic roadmap for the future at 9th AGM
The Sri Lanka Retailers' Association (SLRA) successfully held its 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 23 June 2026 at Hilton Colombo Residencies, bringing together members of the country's organized retail sector to review the Association's…
Dispersal order issued at Newcastle retail park again
A Section 34 dispersal order has been put in place at a retail park in Newcastle-under-Lyme - for yet another weekend. The order, which gives officers the power to direct individuals from identified areas for up for 48 hours, has been issued at…
Ron Johnson breaks his silence on forging Apple Retail with Steve Jobs
Even though Steve Jobs could be demanding, Ron Johnson says he still managed to make Apple Stores 'the most productive in the world.' Ron Johnson joined Apple in 2000 and served as the company's head of retail until 2011. During his time at Apple…
GTA 6 warning to gamers as retailer urges 'buy before Christmas'
Retailers are facing a shortage when the busy Christmas season collides with GTA 6's release Gamers have been warned to buy a new console well ahead of the hectic Christmas rush as Grand Theft Auto 6 's long-awaited release collides with supply…
Historic fully-let retail parade opposite Chester Cathedral up for sale
A historic building home to a fully-let parade of retail units opposite Chester Cathedral has been put on the market. The property, comprising 15-17, 19, 21, 23 and 25-27 St Werburgh Street, has a guide price of £1.5m. It's being marketed by…
Retailers Issue Warning About PS5 and Xbox Console Shortages
Some retailers are reportedly preparing stores and customers for a shortage of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles ahead of the 2026 holiday season. The shortage will coincide with the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 on PS5 and Xbox consoles.
Plans for housing at former retail nursery + 10 more horticulture planning updates
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Beloved furniture shop and Michelin restaurant among latest high street closures
Glancing around your local high street, you're bound to spot numerous shuttered shop fronts — and sadly, this trend shows no sign of slowing down. An increasing number of retailers have revealed plans for further branch closures, with some…
Watch US Pet Market Set to Surpass $250 Billion
US Pet Market Set to Surpass $250 Billion Americans are increasing spending on their pets beyond traditional preventative care, with the US pet market projected to grow from approximately $150 billion today to over $250 billion in the next decade.
Inside the room where the smart home industry is still betting on Matter
Four years ago, overlooking a canal in Amsterdam, the smart home industry collectively launched Matter, the one interoperability standard to rule them all. Heralded as the solution to the industry's struggles, Matter was built on open standards and…
Ola Kolade is challenging how the insurance industry thinks about automation
Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. The Underflow CEO and former investment banker says the industry has spent two decades automating the wrong thing. His AI-powered alternative is turning heads. The commercial…
Feds Poleaxe Polestar, Banning Future US Sales of Its EVs
Polestar will go dark in the US market after the 2026 model year, ending sales of its high-end EVs while continuing to support its existing customers. The Sweden-based company—a corporate sibling of Volvo, both brands of the Chinese…
Saks Global Emerges From Bankruptcy as Exemplar Luxury Group
Luxury retailer Saks Global said it concluded Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and unveiled a new corporate identity on Friday. Renamed as Exemplar Luxury Group, the company said in a statement it has reduced its debt by almost 75% under the…
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