Apple to close first retail store in China since 2008

Apple has confirmed it will close its Dalian retail location in northeast China on 9 August, marking the tech company’s first store shutdown in the country since opening its initial mainland outlet in 2008. The move comes amid shifting consumer...

Australian retail turnover sees 1.2% growth in June 2025

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has reported a 1.2% increase in retail turnover for June 2025, seasonally adjusted. This rise follows a 0.5% increase in May and a stable April. ABS business statistics head Robert Ewing attributed the...

PE firm buys 119 JCPenney sites in major US retail deal

A significant JCPenney store sale has reached agreement between the Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust and Onyx Partners Ltd., covering 119 retail locations across the United States for approximately $947 million. The transaction follows...

China's JD.com Bets Big On Europe With $2.5B Ceconomy Buy, But Retail Traders Stay Bearish

Retail sentiment for JD.com (JD) shares remained in the 'bearish' territory early Thursday, following the Chinese tech giant's official confirmation of its acquisition of German retail chain Ceconomy, marking one of its largest overseas expansions...

Food price inflation could rocket to six per cent in the next five months due to Labour's budget, retail experts warn

By SHANNON MCGUIGAN Published: 05:10 EDT, 31 July 2025 | Updated: 05:14 EDT, 31 July 2025 Food price inflation is set to skyrocket to six percent by the end of year due to Labour's previous budget and could pose 'significant challenges' to...

Hong Kong retail sales continue their creeping recovery

Hong Kong retail sales continued to increase in June, but at a slower pace compared to May’s uplift. The value of retail sales in the special administrative region was HK$30.1 billion (US$3.8 billion) in June, representing a 0.7 per cent...

Nando's to open sixth Liverpool restaurant on city retail park

Nando's is preparing to open a sixth restaurant in Liverpool with a new site on a suburban retail park. Signs have gone up at Edge Lane Retail Park advertising the new restaurant, which will open next to a new branch of Wingstop which is opening...

Retail Unfiltered with… Georgia Monaghan

Retail Unfiltered dives behind the counter to uncover the real people of Australia’s liquor retail industry. This week we meet Georgia Monaghan, a 22-year-old store manager and lifelong industry insider, who’s turning her deep roots in liquor...

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts bans fur from retail stores following PETA plea

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts bans fur sales in retail stores, joining global brands in supporting ethical practices after discussions with PETA. TORONTO – After hearing from PETA that animals are electrocuted, suffocated, and even skinned alive in...

Research Associates - Banking and Retail Technology, Cards and Payments (languages required)

Datos Insights delivers the most comprehensive and industry-specific data and advice to the companies trusted to protect and grow the world's financial assets, and to the technology and service providers who support them. Staffed by experienced...

Quarterly European Retail Market Review, Q2 2025 - Impact Of The Economy On Consumers' Purchases And Updates On Retailers' Corporate Filings And Strategy News

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) European retail market projected to grow nearly 4% by 2025, fueled by health & beauty and food & grocery sectors. Slower CAGR expected from 2024-2029. Romania & Portugal to outpace regional growth. Explore...

Swiss Retail Sales Rise 3.8%

Swiss retail sales growth accelerated for the first time in six months in June, data from the Federal Statistical Office revealed on Thursday. Retail sales climbed 3.8 percent year-on-year in June, much faster than the 0.3 percent rise in May. The...

Big name restaurant chain to open at popular Sheffield retail park

A big name restaurant chain is set to open at the popular Crystal Peaks in Sheffield. The new venture at the retail park will be based in the former Pizza Hut unit. Chicken restaurant Nando’s will soon open at Crystal Peaks. Pizza Hut, at Crystal...

Emirates Leisure Retail extends Changi Airport presence with Kopikakis opening

SINGAPORE. Emirates Leisure Retail has extended its presence at Singapore Changi Airport with the opening of Kopikakis by Kopifellas in Terminal 1. Kopifellas is a Singaporean concept that celebrates the island state’s rich culinary heritage...

Accent Group (ASX:AX1) Faces Market Pressure | ASX 300 Retail Stock Trends and Performance Shift

Highlights,Accent Group's share performance reflects ongoing market volatility,Earnings decline contributes to broader market sentiment impact,Stock is listed within the ASX 300, drawing wider sector attention,Accent Group, a known name in the...

Ranchers say expanding herds to take advantage of record retail beef prices isn’t so simple

Retail sales surge; Trump tanks Cettire shares; ANZ’s top brass cull

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Qantas Frequent Flyer expands retail footprint with new Adairs partnership

Adairs and Qantas Frequent Flyer have announced a new expanded partnership set to deliver significant added value to shoppers. From 30 July, members of Adairs’ Linen Lovers program will be able to earn Qantas Points on their everyday purchases,...

Retail Sales Surge In June: Australia

Robert Ewing, ABS head of business statistics, said: ‘The strong June month rise in retail turnover was driven by discounts linked to sales and new product releases. ‘After steady growth throughout the year, mid-year sales events increased...

Retail replaces ‘smart money’ as Wall Street rocket fuel

RETAIL investors are often late to Wall Street parties, only catching the rally once it’s established and “smart money” is looking for the exit. But that doesn’t appear to be the case this time around. Flow and survey data show that – far from...