Tag: retail
Supermarkets trial face scans to cut theft
Supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths trial face scans to reduce theft and protect staff amid rising…
Marie Wagner • Flash Picks • August 18, 2026
Frasers Group buys Harvey Nichols
Frasers Group buys Harvey Nichols for £40 million, expanding its luxury retail portfolio with six UK…
Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 17, 2026
UK retailers warn jobs at risk over zero-hours costs
UK retailers warn proposed zero-hours contract reforms could risk jobs due to £2.9bn annual costs, threatening…
Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • August 16, 2026
C&S Buys Majority Stake in Winn Dixie
C&S Wholesale Grocers acquires majority stake in Winn Dixie supermarket chain, expected to finalize in 2027…
Monika Kruger • Flash Picks • August 15, 2026
JD.com swings back to profit as sales dip
JD.com returns to profit in Q2 2026 despite a 2.9% sales dip, driven by stronger retail…
Marie Wagner • Product Launches • August 14, 2026
Armani delays 15% stake sale past 2027
Armani postpones its 15% stake sale past 2027 due to market conditions and complexity, delaying the…
Marie Wagner • Product Launches • August 13, 2026
Climate risk reshapes retail property economics
Climate risk retail factors are reshaping property economics, forcing finance leaders to rethink operating costs and…
Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • August 12, 2026
Tariffs shift US holiday shopping rush
US retailers rush holiday shopping early to avoid tariffs and supply-chain risks, impacting inventory planning and…
Monika Kruger • Buyer Guides • August 11, 2026
UK watchdog eyes limits on Aldi and Lidl growth
The UK watchdog proposes limits on Aldi and Lidl growth, subjecting them to land use restrictions…
Marie Wagner • Product Launches • August 10, 2026
Coles to move head office roles to India under Accenture deal
Coles to move 1000 head office roles to India under expanded Accenture deal to boost tech…
Marie Wagner • Product Launches • August 10, 2026