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Retail Investors Double Down on India Stocks, Foreigners Flee Amid War Jitters
This article is for subscribers only. I'm Ashutosh Joshi in Mumbai with a quick pulse check as markets kick off a new week. A familiar backdrop of higher oil prices and weaker Asian stocks awaits Indian traders on Monday after US President Donald…
The quiet shift putting content at the centre of retail
By the time a customer lands on your website, they are already halfway to making a purchase decision. And once they are there, they expect relevance and consistency across every touchpoint. For many Australian retailers, that is where the strain…
Institutions Lead Crypto as Retail Investors Pull Back
Financial institutions have “accelerated” their participation in crypto markets this year, while retail investors have pulled out, said Exodus CEO JP Richardson on Sunday. “This might be the first cycle in crypto history where…
Cookies are personal data now, and most retailers are pretending they didn't notice
Tension: Retailers built their entire digital infrastructure on cookie data they now legally cannot collect without explicit consent. Noise: Cookie consent banners create an illusion of compliance while the underlying data practices remain…
How the Mall of Louisiana survived the retail apocalypse - and how it can continue to stay afloat
Salty pretzels, the cool relief of air conditioning, endless products and a free place to hang out with friends. They're all hallmarks of the mall experience that have cemented themselves into American culture. But in the past 20 years, financial…
SAMA: E-payments account for 85% of total retail payments in 2025
RIYADH — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced that electronic payments accounted for 85 percent of total retail payments in 2025, up from 79 percent in 2024. This remarkable achievement reflects growth in national payment systems, with…
Best Retail Stocks To Research - April 12th
These 3 ETFs Are Suitable for Ultra-Bearish Investors Amazon.com, Costco Wholesale, Walmart, Alibaba Group, and EchoStar are the five Retail stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Retail stocks are shares of publicly…
Retail investors give recent IPOs a miss due to lack of bumper listing gains
Retail investors have given a cold-shoulder to recent initial public offerings largely due to lack of bumper listing gains amid bearish market sentiments and high minimum investment threshold. In this backdrop, the retail portion, in 10 out of the…
Country lane solar farm in Bedfordshire could power 13,000 homes
John Guinn Local Democracy reporter A large solar farm could be built next to a country lane that was part of the 2025 Tour of Britain cycle race. The developer said the project near Maulden, Bedfordshire could generate enough power for more than…
Dolce & Gabbana Names Stefano Cantino Co-CEO
MILAN- Dolce & Gabbana on Monday morning appointed Stefano Cantino as co-chief executive officer of the Italian fashion company. In that role, he flanks Alfonso Dolce, chairman and CEO. “I am pleased to have Stefano Cantino by my side in…
IKEA winds back its famous 365-day refund policy
IKEA has slashed its longstanding one year returns policy for opened items down to two months in a significant shift for the DIY furniture giant as it grapples with rising logistics costs. The Swedish manufacturer told Australian and New Zealand…
Former Belichick aide brings insight to Patriots' No. 31 pick
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Dynamics of 31: Life at the top of the AFC means the Patriots are near the bottom of the upcoming NFL draft (April 23-25; ESPN, ABC, ESPN App), a stark…
Australian dairy farmers call for milk price hike amid surging fuel, fertilizer costs
Australian dairy farmers are urging supermarkets to raise milk prices as they grapple with soaring fertilizer and fuel costs, warning that without a price increase, milk production could decline and supply could be threatened. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
How a children's toy became the black market's hottest trade
After pushing the big blue buzzer, it takes almost 10 minutes for a staff member to arrive with the key to the secure cabinet. But even then, buyers aren't trusted to handle the goods – this is only the first line of defence. These are not…
I came back from my break to an email from my manager. Should I quit?
A young retail worker was reprimanded for clocking in one minute late READ MORE: Huge 'red flags' raised over Aussie boss's interview question A retail worker has sparked debate online after revealing they were formally reprimanded for returning…
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