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independent.co.uk - Anne d'Innocenzio - Target see sales slide again as iconic retailer's struggles continue
Target see sales slide again as iconic retailer's struggles continue
The Independent

US retail giant Target has reported another quarter of declining sales and profits, as the retailer struggles to regain its footing with customers grappling with widespread price increases. However, the Minneapolis-based company offered a solid…

bloomberg.com - Leonard Kehnscherper - Aberdeen Profit Tops Estimates as Retail Platform Draws Clients
Aberdeen Profit Tops Estimates as Retail Platform Draws Clients
Bloomberg

Aberdeen Group Plc's annual profit topped expectations as the UK money manager's retail investment platform continued to draw clients. The Edinburgh-based fund house posted adjusted operating profit of £264 million ($353 million) for 2025…

bloomberg.com - Mpho Hlakudi - South Africa Wants a Private Partner to Boost Retail Bond Sales
South Africa Wants a Private Partner to Boost Retail Bond Sales
Bloomberg

South Africa is seeking private sector partners to ramp up its sale of government bonds to the retail market, potentially widening its investor base and lowering the cost of borrowing. “There's a big opportunity,” National Treasury…

cnbc.com - Melissa Repko - Best Buy's holiday sales disappoint, but retailer shows progress in growing profits
Best Buy's holiday sales disappoint, but retailer shows progress in growing profits
CNBC

Best Buy beat fourth-quarter earnings expectations but missed Wall Street's revenue estimates. The electronics retailer said it is navigating a 'mixed macro environment.' Shares jumped more than 10% in premarket trading. Erik McGregor | Lightrocket…

fastcompany.com - Michael Grothaus - Target stock is up even though sales were down. Why the retailer is getting a surprise bump today
Target stock is up even though sales were down. Why the retailer is getting a surprise bump today
Fast Company

Target Corporation on Tuesday reported its all-important fourth-quarter results, which run from the key holiday shopping season in November through January. Unfortunately for the company, its results were, at best, a mixed bag. Yet despite the…

cnbc.com - Alex Harring - Retail investors had two favorite trades during Monday's market turmoil
Retail investors had two favorite trades during Monday's market turmoil
CNBC

Mom-and-Pop investors rushed into a pair of trades on Monday following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Retail investors sent millions of dollars on a net basis into the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) and Palantir in the first…

wwd.com - Luisa Zargani - Retailers' Milan Trends: Layering, Black, Strong Outerwear, Stilettos - and Craftsmanship
Retailers' Milan Trends: Layering, Black, Strong Outerwear, Stilettos - and Craftsmanship
WWD

MILAN — With the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics wrapped and ahead of the Paralympics, the city was buzzing with tourists and the energy was palpable during fashion week here, just before the news of the war in the Middle East broke on…

insideretail.com.au - Uyen Duong - Retail's gender pay gap is shrinking - but fashion has a problem
Retail's gender pay gap is shrinking - but fashion has a problem
Inside Retail Australia

The gender pay gap at employer level continues to narrow, with results varying across industries. In retail, some subsectors, including fashion, continue to reflect workforce composition and pay distribution patterns, according to the 2026 Employer…

newswire.ca - Retail Council of Canada - 2026 Retail Secure Awards Announced
2026 Retail Secure Awards Announced
CNW

Recognizing the loss prevention leaders who are defining the future of retail security in Canada TORONTO, March 2, 2026 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Retail Secure Legends Awards. These…

winnipegfreepress.com - The Canadian Press - Retailer Pet Valu reports fourth-quarter profit up from year earlier, raises dividend
Retailer Pet Valu reports fourth-quarter profit up from year earlier, raises dividend
Winnipeg Free Press

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newswire.ca - Plaza Retail REIT - Plaza Retail REIT Announces 2025 Results
Plaza Retail REIT Announces 2025 Results
CNW

FREDERICTON, NB, March 2, 2026 /CNW/ - Plaza Retail REIT (TSX: PLZ.UN) ('Plaza' or the 'REIT') today announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. '2025 marked an important transition year for Plaza with a strong…

fool.com - Reuben Gregg Brewer - Can Target's New CEO Send the Massive Retailer's Stock Soaring in 2026 (and Beyond?)
Can Target's New CEO Send the Massive Retailer's Stock Soaring in 2026 (and Beyond?)
The Motley Fool

Target (TGT 0.48%) is one of the largest retailers in the United States. Its main competitor is Walmart (WMT 0.66%), given that both operate similarly large stores. However, there is a significant performance gap right now, with Target struggling…

retailbankerinternational.com - Douglas Blakey - US-Israel / Iran conflict - industry reaction - Retail Banker International
US-Israel / Iran conflict - industry reaction - Retail Banker International
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The market consensus is that the general risk sentiment is quite muted with one caveat-market participants should continue to brace for significant market volatility. Global markets are absorbing the implications of comprehensive US-Israeli attacks…

thesun.co.uk - Kieran Ahuja - Mattress retailer announces huge sale - including up to £350 off a model we love
Mattress retailer announces huge sale - including up to £350 off a model we love
The Sun

IT'S not an event that tends to prompt much celebration, but March 13th marks World Sleep Day. While we probably won't get the champagne on ice just yet, it's a great time of year if you're in the market for a new mattress — sleep brands all…

techradar.com - Alex Whitelock - Samsung vs Amazon: which retailer has the best unlocked Galaxy S26 preorder deal right now?
Samsung vs Amazon: which retailer has the best unlocked Galaxy S26 preorder deal right now?
TechRadar

Eyeing up the latest Galaxy S26 series, but don't want to sign up for a new plan? Many of the best Galaxy S26 preorder deals are annoyingly locked behind expensive unlimited postpaid plans — but there are still excellent deals to be found…

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