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Healey's profiteering warning on food and fuel risks row with retailers
The chancellor, John Healey, has said the government is standing by to prevent the public from “being taken for a ride at the pump or the till” as the Iran war continues to hit prices. While he said there had been “no…
AI turns retail traders into DIY hedge funds, but risks are rising
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping retail investing, enabling individual traders to build automated trading systems once reserved for elite hedge funds, Bloomberg News reported Sunday. While early adopters report promising results, market…
Swinney must 'do no harm' as retailers brace for new Programme for Government
Mr Swinney should put economic growth first, testing every measure against a simple question: will it strengthen business competitiveness and unlock private sector investment? Afterall, growth is the route to higher living standards and the…
UK food retailer, housebuilding company and manufacturer plunge into administration
A number of businesses have fallen into administration A number of major UK businesses have collapsed into administration in recent weeks. It has been a challenging time for many firms, with three more businesses adding to the growing list. UK…
Retailers Report 69% Increase in Phone Scams as Shoplifting Dips
That's according to new research from the National Retail Federation (NRF), which finds external theft and fraud cases on the rise, even as the average number of shoplifting and merchandise theft cases declined for the first time in several years.
Bajaj tops overall July three-wheeler retails; Mahindra leads electric three-wheelers: Vahaan Data
Nearly one in every two three-wheelers registered in India in July was electric, with EVs accounting for 48.6 per cent of total retail registrations, according to VAHAN data. Overall three-wheeler registrations rose 26.4 per cent year-on-year to…
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Reliance Trends rolls out Onam campaign with Preity Mukundhan
Reliance Trends has launched its Onam campaign, created by PlusOne Design, featuring actor Preity Mukundhan, dancer and creator Sarangi Shyam, and DJ Attakkari. The campaign centres on the retailer's festive collection, showcasing apparel from its…
Fanuc shares dive most in 40 years after procurement fears hit
Fanuc shares plunged the most in four decades after the maker of factory robots raised its profit outlook by less than expected, heightening fears about soaring prices of materials. The supplier of robotic arms raised its full-year operating profit…
Leyad Announces Two Senior Appointments
Collectively, the two leaders bring decades of experience across financial reporting, capital markets, construction management, retail asset redevelopment and corporate governance. 'At Leyad, we have always believed that the quality of our people…
Enforcement teams inspect markets across Bengal as vegetable prices soar
Enforcement Branch (EB) teams on Sunday visited several markets across West Bengal, including key wholesale and retail markets in Kolkata, to monitor prices amid a steep increase in prices of vegetables, eggs and other essential commodities over…
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
UK drivers have stolen almost £200,000 of fuel from petrol stations on average every day since the Iran war broke out and sent prices soaring, according to industry analysis. Incidents of fuel being taken from forecourts without payment have…
Chipotle Mexican Grill vs. Axon Enterprise: Comparing Recent Revenue Trends for These S&P 500 Companies
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG -3.38%) generates revenue by overseeing the ownership and daily running of thousands of eateries across several countries. While opening 101 new restaurants and entering the Mexican market with a new location, it…
AI is creating a two-speed jobs market in the UK, Indeed says
UK employers are creating jobs for experienced staff with artificial intelligence skills and cutting back elsewhere, according to new figures that show how the technology is starting to create a two-track labor market. British firms posted about…
Robinhood Prediction Markets Revenue Beats Crypto in 2026 - Memeburn
Robinhood has reported the strongest quarter in its history, but crypto was no longer the main trading story. Prediction markets generated $156 million in revenue during Q2 2026, overtaking the $100 million produced by cryptocurrency transactions.
Two Point Studios at 10 - talking the past and future of the quirky sim series
You likely wouldn't know it, but tucked away within the historic English town of Farnham, is the source for one of gaming's most endearingly hilarious management sim franchises. Founded by a team of ex-Lionhead staff members, Two Point Studios rose…
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