Bicycle company behind Batavus and Sparta faces bankruptcy
Accell, the Dutch bicycle group behind brands such as Batavus, Sparta, Koga, and Babboe, has been granted a stay of payment, which is often a precursor to bankruptcy. Acquisition…
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Cow & Sow to open new farm shop and kitchen this autumn
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Kraft Heinz reports weak Q2 performance
Kraft Heinz net sales have fallen by 1.4 per cent year-on-year to approximately £4.6bn in Q2, with the group blaming a shift in Easter timing and inflationary pressures. The…
Barbie is ready to be a ‘fashion icon’
While Mattel is entering a new chapter with the doll, it swung to a net loss in Q2.
Ahold Delhaize winds down plans for 2 automated frozen warehouses
The grocer and supply chain solutions company Americold are closing a facility in Pennsylvania and halting plans for one in Connecticut.
Shein worth only half as much at IPO
Shein plans to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange this month and is aiming for a valuation of 30 to 40 billion U.S. dollars. That is much less than the fashion giant was…
Private Label Growth Outpaces Brands In Europe, IGD Study Finds
Private label outperformed brands in Europe with sales growth of 4.1% in value in 2025 compared with 2.7% growth for manufacturer brands.
SKIMS to launch in India with two flagship stores
Kim Kardashian-founded fashion retailer SKIMS is set to debut in India with the launch of two new stores.
Travelzoo bets on membership growth despite swing to loss
Travelzoo reported record membership renewals in the second quarter of 2026 as it continued investing heavily in its paid Club programme, despite its revenue falling 3%…
Met retail crime tech quadruples number of shoplifters brought to justice
Retailers are now able to submit CCTV footage and witness statements directly to officers, allowing them to build cases at a faster rate
Fairfields Farm announces the return of its popular festive crisp flavour for 2026
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Hugo Boss revenues fall 9% as retail restructuring continues
German fashion house maintains full-year earnings guidance despite lower regional demand