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forbes.com - Amey Banarse - Council Post: The Role Of Resilient Databases In The Retail Industry
Council Post: The Role Of Resilient Databases In The Retail Industry
Forbes

Amey Banarse, VP of Solutions Engineering at YugabyteDB. A recent Deloitte report found that retail organizations are at a crucial ' inflection point ' brought about by evolving buying dynamics, heightened customer expectations and intense…

mirror.co.uk - Harriet Morphy-Morris - Retailers stocking Apple's iPhone SE 4 as huge announcement expected
Retailers stocking Apple's iPhone SE 4 as huge announcement expected
The Mirror

Apple is potentially hours away from launching its newest device, the iPhone SE 4, expected to be a budget friendly take on its flagship smartphones. It comes as CEO Tim Cook said fans should 'get ready to meet the newest member of the family'.

mirror.co.uk - Ruby Flanagan - Huge UK retailer slashes prices by 70% as it's set to close two stores for good
Huge UK retailer slashes prices by 70% as it's set to close two stores for good
The Mirror

Homebase is set to shut two more stores over the coming weeks - and has launched a major closing down sale. The homeware and DIY high street retailer is closing the two branches in Bury St Edmunds and Maidenhead in the coming few weeks, following…

forbes.com - Tanya Benedicto Klich - Inside 'The Palazzo' By Christopher King, An Ultra-Luxurious Retail Flagship In South Florida
Inside 'The Palazzo' By Christopher King, An Ultra-Luxurious Retail Flagship In South Florida
Forbes

When it comes to the world of luxury monobrands, names like Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford, and Armani/Casa come to mind. Despite these established labels, entrepreneur and leather goods designer Christopher King is aiming to enter the retail arena with…

bbc.co.uk - Ruth Green and Rowan Bridge - Retailers selling knives online face stricter laws - BBC News
Retailers selling knives online face stricter laws - BBC News
BBC

Stricter rules for retailers selling knives online - and tougher penalties for those who break them - are to be introduced in the spring. Retailers across the UK will be required to report any bulk or suspicious knife purchases to police - and the…

thesun.co.uk - Emily Mee - Major high street retailer to shut three stores starting in DAYS
Major high street retailer to shut three stores starting in DAYS
The Sun

A MAJOR high street fashion chain is closing three of its stores and shoppers are rushing to the clearance sales. New Look is closing the branches located across the UK starting in just a matter of days. The sites are Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, as…

seekingalpha.com - Dane Bowler - REITs Win As Weak Retailers Go Bankrupt
REITs Win As Weak Retailers Go Bankrupt
Seeking Alpha

The retail landscape is constantly in flux as consumer preferences change. Formerly popular stores like Big Lots, Party City, JOANN, and Lumber Liquidators are closing up shop while a slew of retailers better positioned for today's shoppers are…

businessinsider.com - Eugene Kim - Amazon's retail CEO tells employees more cost cuts are needed to afford 'big investments in big new businesses
Amazon's retail CEO tells employees more cost cuts are needed to afford 'big investments in big new businesses
Business Insider

Amazon must cut costs to invest in new growth, says retail CEO Doug Herrington. Cost reductions focus on delivery inefficiencies, improving the cost of shipping each package. Amazon invests in AI data centers, warehouses, and fast shipping for…

thesun.co.uk - Clemmie Fieldsend - Major supermarket retailer to launch bargain bridal range for the first time
Major supermarket retailer to launch bargain bridal range for the first time
The Sun

SUPERMARKET fashion brand George at Asda is launching a bridal range. The retailer's first bridesmaid collection will land online next month that promises to be an affordable alternative to costly frocks. The stylish collection from Asda will…

wwd.com - Denni Hu - Loewe's Casa Retail Concept Makes Shanghai Debut
Loewe's Casa Retail Concept Makes Shanghai Debut
WWD

Shanghai ‘s Jing'an district, named after its glittering Jing'an Temple, is more gilded than ever since the unveiling of Casa Loewe, which boosts a golden facade at the center of the retail hub's major crossroad. Dubbed by Chinese netizens…

hometownstation.com - Carl Goldman - Best LMS Retail Solutions To Train And Upskill Your Workforce
Best LMS Retail Solutions To Train And Upskill Your Workforce
KHTS Radio

Today, training programs are crucial for staying ahead in business operations. For enterprises, a designed Learning Management System (LMS) can boost employee skills and keep them up to date with industry trends. By adopting an LMS, retail…

afr.com - Max Mason, Nick McKenzie - Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones dragged into Super Retail legal saga
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones dragged into Super Retail legal saga
Australian Financial Review

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? A Super Retail Group employee was so concerned at the handling of whistleblower complaints about an alleged affair between the chief executive…

heraldscotland.com - Jody Harrison - Major furniture retailer announces job cuts to 'safeguard' business
Major furniture retailer announces job cuts to 'safeguard' business
The Herald

The firm has said it needs to “restructure” and make cuts in response to the additional tax burden announced in the UK Government's recent budget and the “evolving retail landscape”. National insurance contributions for…

seekingalpha.com - The Macro Teller - Push UPs [Stocks] Vs Pull DOWNs [Retail Sales]
Push UPs [Stocks] Vs Pull DOWNs [Retail Sales]
Seeking Alpha

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq showed bullish behavior, with the Dow Jones leading YTD gains at 4.7%, despite weak retail sales data. Sector breadth improved, with 6 out of 11 sectors finishing green; Meta Platforms achieved a historic 20-day win streak.

seekingalpha.com - Stephen Simpson - Fast Retailing's Next Development Phase Likely To Continue Impressive Growth Track Record
Fast Retailing's Next Development Phase Likely To Continue Impressive Growth Track Record
Seeking Alpha

Stephen Simpson 20.21K Followers Fast Retailing's recent results have been mixed, with weather impacting sales in Japan and weak consumer spending hitting results in China, while other markets have been quite strong. Weather has been more…

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