Why Amazon’s massive retail business is no longer enough

The company’s generally strong second-quarter report late Thursday was marred by what was considered a disappointing showing by its Amazon Web Services cloud-computing business. AWS revenue grew 17% from a year earlier to about $30.9 billion,...

7 ASX retail shares to buy as Aussies start spending again: experts

ASX retail shares are pulling back on Friday after a strong day yesterday. The S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) is down 0.65% on Friday, and the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is down 0.66%. ASX retail shares are underperforming, with the...

Building permits for retail buildings on the rise in H1, residential segment shows signs of recovery

The volume of building permits for retail spaces in Romania, measured in square meters, surged by 53% y/y to 303 thousand square meters in H1, according to data published by the statistics office INS. The number of projects rose by 42% y/y to 261....

Adani Power Announces 1:5 Stock Split To Boost Retail Participation; Here's What It Mean

Adani Power Ltd. has announced its first-ever stock split in a 1:5 ratio, a strategic move intended to improve liquidity and attract a broader base of retail investors. In a regulatory filing on August 1, the company stated that its board of...

Sheetz delays plans to rebuild Lancaster city store: Retail openings, closures for July 2025

L’Oréal Travel Retail and CDFG heat up Sanya with Kérastase summer travel campaign

Bringing the brand to life under the sun, the Kérastase Sanya summer takeover blended beauty, travel and immersive momentsCHINA. L’Oréal Travel Retail and China Duty Free Group (CDFG) are celebrating the success of their immersive summer...

Creating smarter South African retail experiences

In recent years, there’s been a dramatic shift in the way people shop and the way brands connect with them. And while much of this shift might seem seamless from the outside, more often than not, it’s quietly being powered by artificial...

Apple's Growth Surges In India: Record Revenue, Retail Expansion Lined Up

Last Updated:August 01, 2025, 12:41 IST Apple said that it saw an acceleration in growth during the April–June quarter, with India delivering revenue records driven by double-digit AppleApple chief executive Tim Cook on Friday said the company saw...

M&B Engineering IPO Day 3: Public issue subscribed 7.94 times so far; Retail portion booked over 19.14 times

As the final day of bidding is about to wrap up, M&B Engineering’s Rs 650 crore IPO is making some noise in the primary market. The offer, which opened for subscription on July 30 and will close today, August 1. Lets take a look at the market...

Beyond the till: How retail stores are becoming brand experience playgrounds

For years, industry headlines declared the death of brick-and-mortar retail. With online shopping promising one-click ease, deep discounts, and endless options, physical storefronts appeared to be on life support. But if the past couple of years...

‘If you’re stealing, we’ll catch you’: 33 arrested in major retail crime blitz

One of the fastest growing crimes in Victoria, retail theft has risen by 39 per cent in the past 12 months with Shepparton among the hardest-hit regions, recording 560 offences in the year to March. Since July 2023, Operation Mosaic has run seven...

Retail Trade in Greece Down by 4.4% in May: ELSTAT

Retail trade in Greece recorded a substantial drop in May, according to the country’s statistical authority (ELSTAT), with high prices hindering consumer spending. Specifically, the turnover of retail trade declined by 4.4%, while the volume of...

Peter Millar and eGolf Megastore are set to raise the bar in Middle East golf retail

As Peter Millar launches in the Middle East through eGolf Megastore, we spoke with Dean Cheesley, CEO of eGolf Megastore, and Mark Hilton, Managing Director at Peter Millar, to hear more about the partnership, what it brings to golfers in the...

New Coca-Cola partnership introduces revolutionary technology to retail spaces: 'A powerful example of ... scalable impact'

"This partnership is part of our broader efforts." by Lily CrowderJuly 31, 2025 A partnership among Coca-Cola, clean-tech startup Sparklo, and Majid Al Futtaim, operator of the retail store Carrefour, has been announced, with major plans to boost...

How AI is creating smarter retail experiences

In recent years, there’s been a dramatic shift in the way people shop and the way brands connect with them. And while much of this shift might seem seamless from the outside, more often than not, it’s quietly being powered by artificial...

Retail leasing up 69% in H1 2025 to 5.7 mn sq ft; Bengaluru, Delhi NCR lead in Q2: JLL report

India’s retail real estate sector saw a 69% year-on-year growth in leasing activity during the first half of 2025, where the top seven cities recorded 5.7 million sq ft of retail space leased, a report by JLL said. While Q2 2025 contributed 2.6...

Retail Traders Flock To CoreWeave After Citi Upgrade Sparks AI Optimism

CoreWeave Inc. (CRWV) drew a wave of retail attention after Citi upgraded its rating on the cloud infrastructure firm to "Buy," signaling increased confidence in the company’s long-term trajectory. Following the upgrade, CoreWeave stock traded...

Traders out in the cold after closure of Marabastad retail market over permits

JOHANNESBURG - Dozens of traders have found themselves out in the cold following the closure of the Marabastad retail market in Tshwane when vendors were found to be operating without a permit. On Thursday, all traders at the market failed to...

Lawmakers push forward on sweeping ban that will have major impact on retail stores: 'I support it fully'

"Visionary." by Robert CrowAugust 1, 2025 Bali seems poised to ban a common type of plastic packaging, which would be its second significant plastic ban since May, according to The Jakarta Post. Officials from the Indonesian island, home to more...

Christchurch's new police retail crime team arrests 14 offenders in two weeks

A new police team targeting retail crime in Christchurch has arrested 14 offenders and laid 93 charges since it was launched on July 14. Canterbury Metro Area Commander, Superintendent Lane Todd, said a number of those caught and charged by the...