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Chinese fast-fashion company Shein to buy eco-friendly retailer Everlane
Everlane, the retailer that bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing, is being acquired by the king of fast fashion, China's Shein. A letter to Everlane employees from CEO Alfred Chang…
Walmart among retailers issuing price warnings: Full list
A number of America's major retailers have warned that spiking fuel costs are putting pressure on their margins, an impact that could soon translate into higher prices for the country's shoppers. On a call with analysts after releasing its…
Australian government plans for 'worst-case scenario' retail fuel rationing, documents reveal
The federal government has outlined plans for retail fuel rationing, documents reveal, as the International Energy Agency warned on Friday that oil markets would enter the “red zone” by August. Contained in documents obtained by…
HSBC cuts China retail sales forecast by nearly half on property, job pressures
Banking giant HSBC on Friday nearly halved its forecast for China's retail sales growth in 2026, after weak April data underscored pressures in the labour market and property sector, as well as slowing momentum in Beijing's consumer goods trade-in…
Online retailer slashes price of SPF by 20% in VAT protest - one is under £5
Is sun protection a luxury? That is the question being raised by one online retailer, who have cut the price of they suncare products by 20% in protest at VAT charges on SPF. In the UK, sunscreen is taxed at the 20% VAT rate - the same as luxury…
PCE Inflation Data, Retail Earnings: What to Watch in the Next Week
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. and a holiday for markets, which reopen Tuesday. Investors will get their latest sense of how the American consumer is grappling with the wartime inflation surge. Earnings are due from…
Food and Beverage: It's on the Growth Menu at Irvine Company Retail Properties
What's cooking at Irvine Company Retail Properties? The developer and manager of more than 40 open-air retail destinations, best known for its Southern California shopping centers like Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum Center and The Market Place…
Meadowhall to see major clothing retailer shut at Sheffield shopping centre
Meadowhall will soon say goodbye to a big name fashion store at the Sheffield shopping centre. We'll see Quiz close at Meadowhall in the coming weeks. We've previously brought you details of the clothing giant having a closing down sale at the…
Online retailer Shein acquires Everlane | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NEW YORK -- Everlane, the retailer that bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable, ethically sourced and sustainable clothing, is being acquired by the king of fast fashion, Shein, founded in China. A letter to Everlane employees…
Apple's iPhone 17 gets £125 saving at one major retailer this Bank Holiday
The bank holiday sales have kicked off, and eBay has gone straight for the premium gear. The retailer has dropped an open-box, never used Apple iPhone 17 5G down to under £675 when shoppers use the code CHEAPMAY10. Your info will be used in…
Old Hangtown' hardware store defies modern retail trends | Bartell's Backroads
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — Walk down the streets of Placerville, and visitors can still find reminders of the city's Gold Rush past. The historic foothill town earned the nickname 'Old Hangtown' after getting a reputation as a place where horse…
UK bond yields set for biggest weekly drop since 2024; retail sales fall as drivers cut back on fuel - business live
The yield on UK bonds are now on track for their biggest weekly decline since 2024, as a raft of gloomy economic data this week has meant investors are paring back their expectations of higher interest rates from the Bank of England. The yield on…
Shein to buy apparel retailer Everlane
May 22: U.S. apparel brand Everlane said on Friday it had reached an agreement to be acquired by online retailer Shein, giving the fast-fashion company ownership of a brand known for sustainability and supply-chain transparency. Everlane will…
Hormuz Shock Raises Recession Risk As Retailers Sound Alarm On Consumer Stress
Oil market experts at Rapidan Energy Group warn that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger an oil shock severe enough to hit consumers hard and push the economy into a downturn on a scale approaching that of the 2008 Great…
Closing sale hits 20% as outdoor retailer forced to liquidate stores
CLOSING sales have hit 20% at an outdoor retailer that is closing seven stores and laying off countless employees. Dover Saddlery, an equestrian retailer in Massachusetts, is joining the growing list of specialty retailers closing locations in the…
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