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Vornado Hires New Head of Retail Leasing in Manhattan
RETAIL EVP: Vornado Realty Trust, the largest owner and manager of street retail in Manhattan, has hired Elisa Young to serve as executive vice president, head of retail leasing. “Young will drive leasing activity throughout Vornado's 2.3…
Consumer apprehension grows as US retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools
U.S. consumers aren't just frustrated with high prices. They're angry and confused about the increasingly high-tech ways that restaurant chains and major retailers are setting those prices. Digital price tags are rapidly replacing paper ones in…
Save now! Don't miss LFC Retail's biggest ever adidas sale
Savings are now available across a range of items, including 2026-27 replica kit, training wear and many more selected styles. Members also save an extra 10 per cent. These discounts will be on offer until 7am GMT on Thursday October 29 and you can…
Safety comes first for squishy toy fans, S'pore retailers amid rise in fakes
SINGAPORE – Making squishies from scratch used to be a fun mother-daughter activity for Rena Heng, amid a huge comeback in the toys driven in large part by social media. But since news reports emerged about toxic materials found in such toys…
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC International (IFSC) Limited introduces two retail funds of funds from GIFT City
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 19, 2026 /CNW/ -- Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd. has announced the establishment of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC International (IFSC) Limited, its wholly owned subsidiary at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in…
Several major UK retailers issue 'do not use' recalls including Sainsbury's
Major UK retailers have issued urgent product recall notices this week, warning customers not to use certain items due to potential health risks. Shoppers are being advised to exercise caution with specific products. The Food Standards Agency (FSA)…
Brazilian Retailers Can Lose the Sale Even After Shoppers Enter the Store
PYMNTS Intelligence's August 2026 “ Global Digital Shopping Index: Brazil Playbook,” produced in collaboration with Visa Acceptance Solutions, found that 51% of Brazilian in-store shoppers used a mobile device to compare prices at…
AI investment rises as retailers face growing cybersecurity threats
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the retail sector, with 80 per cent of retail leaders planning to increase investment in the technology, although cybersecurity threats and regulatory constraints could limit its benefits, according to…
Economic results show slow growth, with retail and jobs contracting, BNZ says
The services sector has expanded for a fourth consecutive month, but weak household spending continues to weigh on retailers and other domestically focused businesses. The BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI) edged down 0.1 points to…
Fashion retailer opens new high street store in Dorset
FatFace has opened the new shop at 38 High Street, marking the first time the clothing and lifestyle brand has had a store in the historic Dorset town. The Shaftesbury shop joins existing FatFace stores across Dorset, including Dorchester…
Three retailers fined for ripping off customers with fake sales and hidden fees
Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Gold's Gym have been fined £6 MILLION for ripping off customers with fake sales and hidden fees. The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Gold's Gym a combined…
Tropics attract city dwellers in regional migration trend
The Regional Australia Institute says new data shows city-to-regional migration is on par with pandemic levels. The Sunshine Coast was the most popular destination for people moving to regional Australia, while other areas of Queensland recorded…
Ecoalf's Latest Store in Barcelona Is Decked in Salt
MILAN — Ecoalf is seasoning its commitment to sustainability with a pinch of salt. Quite literally. The Spanish brand rooted in making sustainable fashion appealing and accessible has debuted its second unit in Barcelona on La Rambla, the…
Weekly markets: AI volatility and inflation weigh on US stocks, global markets rise
US stock indexes ended the week lower as the selloff in chipmakers extended into an eighth consecutive session, marking the sector's longest losing streak since the 2008 financial crisis, driven by hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data and…
China's growth rebound tops forecasts to close in on annual goal
China's growth accelerated more than expected in the third quarter, boosting the odds of the economy reaching Beijing's annual target and dimming the prospects for additional easing measures. Gross domestic product grew 4.5% from a year ago after a…
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