Parfetts relaunches original Go Local Extra store in Halifax
Parfetts has relaunched its original Go Local Extra store in Elland, Halifax, following a major refurbishment of the site where the symbol group first launched in 2012. The Spring…
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Why Sézane is hitting the brakes: higher quality, new identity
French fashion brand Sézane "is slowing down its growth": Founder Morgane Sézalory wants to launch fewer new products, devote more time to design and materials, and position the…
JD Sports is struggling in the U.S.
The British retailer JD Sports is seeing its revenue continue to decline and expects lower profits, primarily due to weak consumer confidence in the U.S. In Europe, however, the…
Green Dreams - Why Olives’ Future Looks Bright
Given their health credentials, table olives and olive oils may have a bright future, despite changing conditions. Jimmy Nicholls reports.
Lowe’s cuts outlook as DIY spending remains pressured
Growth in Pro, home services and online sales helped the home improvement retailer eke out a 0.2% comp increase.
Poundland Could Face Another Ownership Change A Year After Takeover
Poundland could face a second round of ownership change as Gordon Brothers is reportedly considering a sale of the UK discount chain.
Target’s turnaround gains steam as grocery sales power ahead
The retailer saw a 7.2% year-over-year increase in food and beverage sales during the second quarter, helping to fuel single-digit advances in net and identical-store sales.
Kohl’s navigates choppy back-to-school season with another round of deals
The department store, which is leaning on value to woo back customers, just a few weeks ago priced thousands of school supplies under $25.
Ted by Ted Baker debuts at Macy’s
The Authentic-owned brand is available at the retailer’s U.S. locations and online and offers a more relaxed silhouette than the main collection, which is carried at…
Sainsbury’s sticks with facial recognition despite “false shoplifter” controversy
Sainsbury’s is continuing to roll out AI facial recognition technology to track down shoplifters, undeterred by the controversy surrounding a customer who was wrongfully banned…
Nike is quietly closing its localized neighborhood stores
More than a dozen Nike Live locations, which were eventually rebranded as Nike Well Collective, have shuttered across the country.
Colruyt Group pioneers hydrogen trucks
Scania has delivered two hydrogen-powered trucks to Colruyt Group. The retailer is striving for more sustainable and 100% zero-emission freight transport, in which…