Coolblue to open second Walloon store in Gosselies
Coolblue is continuing its expansion in French-speaking Belgium. It took a while after the opening of its first Walloon store in Hognoul, but the second one will open in Gosselies…
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Brazil’s GPA Reports 7% Q2 Revenue Drop Amid Restructuring
Brazilian grocery retailer GPA has reported that total sales for the second quarter of its 2026 financial year fell by 7.0%.
Consum Invests €7.9m In Electronic Shelf Labels For Fresh Produce
Spanish cooperative Consum has outfitted the fresh-produce sections across its 500+ stores with dynamic electronic shelf labels.
Wrangler to open more stores amid direct-to-consumer push
Owner Kontoor executives called the company’s Helly Hansen outdoor brand its “growth engine,” but some analysts aren’t so sure.
Why Aldi And Lidl Could Face The Same Land Rules As Major UK Supermarkets
Reasons why the CMA proposed that Aldi and Lidl should be covered by the same land agreement rules as the UK’s largest supermarkets.
Reporter’s Notebook: How bad off is San Francisco retail?
There are signs of a comeback downtown, but the best shopping in the city is still hyper-local.
Bealls plots store expansion
The retailer plans to open 13 locations in six states this fall. Meanwhile, it has expanded its New York City buying office.
Home Depot appoints interim CEO leadership as Ted Decker takes medical leave
Senior Executive Vice President Ann-Marie Campbell and CFO Richard McPhail will oversee CEO duties for the next few months in Decker’s absence.
Target leans on newness for Halloween assortment
A majority of the retailer's festive collection is new in 2026, beating the drum on fresh merchandise being a core part of its turnaround.
Spar UK names former Co-op growth director as MD
Michael Fletcher is to step down as managing director of Spar UK, with Jerome Saint-Marc appointed to succeed him from 17 August. Fletcher will step away from his day-to-day…
Domestic Demand And Global Expansion Drive Alicorp’s Q2 Growth
Peruvian consumer goods company Alicorp posted consolidated net sales of S/3.15 billion (€816.2 million) for Q2 2026.
First potential buyer steps forward for bankrupt bicycle group Accell
The Irish investment firm Quanta Capital is interested in acquiring Accell, the company behind the bicycle brands Sparta, Batavus, Raleigh, and Babboe, which was declared bankrupt…