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Shop price inflation slows as retailers ramp up promotions to drive demand
Shop price inflation slowed in September as competition between retailers offset poor harvests and global commodity price rises, industry figures show. Shop prices overall were 1.4% up on a year ago, down from August's growth of 1.5%, according to…
South Africa Retailers Turn to New Leaders in Fight for Shoppers
Three of South Africa's biggest retailers are turning to new leadership to revive growth or accelerate turnaround plans as competition intensifies in one of the continent's most developed consumer markets. Spar Group Ltd. said Monday it expects to…
Prada, Gucci Among Hits for Retailers in Milan
MILAN — Skirts, and more skirts. That was the unquestionable trend that emerged from Milan Fashion Week for spring 2027, and retailers could not get enough of them, praising Prada ‘s offer that focused on the singular garment and its…
Why Nebius Could Devastate Retail Investors (NASDAQ:NBIS)
Nebius continues to be a retail investor favorite as a way to play the AI trade. The latest earnings report only serves to confirm, however, that the business's operations don't, in any way, justify this enthusiasm. When put against the backdrop of…
Holiday Shoppers Loop Through Endless Research and Turn to Off-Price Retailers
As the holiday shopping season approaches, recent research reports have revealed some important shifts in how consumers shop and discover products, as well as how they decide where to shop. And when it comes to fashion apparel, consumers are being…
UK retail giant to hire 1,000 Christmas workers in major recruitment drive
Technology retail chain Currys is hiring around 1,000 temporary staff over the next few months. The positions will be spread across its 296 stores in the UK and Ireland from October to the new year. Last year, almost half of the company's Christmas…
This Week in Retail: Shoptalk and Nike earnings
Shoptalk Fall is coming to Nashville this week, and Retail Brew will be in attendance. The industry conference brings together thousands of retailers and brands to share best practices and strategies for tackling 2027. This year, organizers are…
Moscow seizes Russian assets of German food retailer Metro
A decree signed by President Vladimir Putin announced that the Russian operations of Metro Cash and Carry had been put under the 'temporary management' of a company called UK Torg RUS. This comes after Moscow earlier this month seized the…
Kremlin Seizes Russian Subsidiary of German Retailer Metro
President Vladimir Putin signed an executive order on Monday that places the Russian subsidiary of German retailer Metro AG under “temporary management” of the state. The order hands the shares of Metro Russia to Torg Rus, a…
Metcash and Coveo Expand Strategic Partnership to Power Next Generation AI-Enabled Experiences for B2B Retail Customers
Together with Coveo and Publicis Sapient, Australia's leading wholesaler brings next-generation AI-powered search and conversational experiences in retailer communications, speeding up content discovery, improving productivity and better serving…
Global fashion retailer opens new Chester city centre store
A global fashion retailer has opened its latest store in Chester city centre. Mango has taken over a vacant unit at Eastgate Square shopping centre, creating over 16 new jobs. The new store reflects Mango's 'New Med' concept - an interior design…
Retailers were talking about the same topics-in a different way-at Groceryshop
Retail Brew swapped the Big Apple for Sin City last week, heading to Las Vegas for Groceryshop to hear industry leaders weigh in on the industry's most pressing topics. As it turns out, the biggest topics on grocery's mind are the same…
Retailers see UPI edge over cards despite new MDR hit
With just 17 days before the proposed 0.4 per cent MDR on high-value UPI transactions takes effect, organised and semi-organised retailers face an estimated ₹3,000-4,500 crore increase in annual payment costs. But many are already spotting…
Across the Nutraverse: NZ claims for exports, Amway vs FTC, Bio-K+ in the UK, Better Menopause, krill oil pulled from Aus retailers
This week's brief tracks news that highlights the industry's shift towards a future defined by stronger regulatory oversight, greater scientific substantiation, export-focused regulatory reform, and growing sustainability expectations.
Moscow seizes Russian assets of German food retailer Metro
Russian authorities have seized the assets of German wholesaler and food retailer Metro and put them under temporary administration, under a decree published Monday -- the latest in a series of business takeovers linked to countries that back…
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