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Marks & Spencer Expands Electric Fleet To Support Net-Zero Targets
Marks & Spencer will launch ten new electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) across its supply chain as part of its target to reach net zero by 2040.
Colgate-Palmolive Reaffirms Annual Sales Forecast On Weak North America Demand
Colgate-Palmolive reaffirmed its annual sales forecast even after posting a quarterly rise amid muted demand in North America.
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[Analysis] Has the European outlet market peaked?
Europe currently has 195 outlet malls, which together account for nearly 3.24 million square meters of retail space. But growth has now stalled: hardly any new space is being…
ESM's Retail Wrap – HiperDino, Kraš Group, Griesson - de Beukelaer, Sofidel
HiperDino invests in convenience chain; Kraš Group sees growth in revenue; GdB expands to US; Sofidel-WWF Italy extend partnership.
Gut & Glory, fibre-maxing sauce brand, wins Whole Food Markets and Selfridges listings
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Amazon Lifts Investment Plans After Strong Cloud Sales
Amazon delivered its strongest cloud growth in more than four years and raised its annual capital spending forecast.
Depop: from tech incubator to $1.2bn pre-loved platform
On 30 July 2026, eBay completed its acquisition of Depop, a London-based consumer-to-consumer (C2C) fashion marketplace with a “highly engaged” Gen Z and Millennial customer base…
Sainsbury’s sells its non-food subsidiary Argos
The British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is selling its omnichannel subsidiary Argos to a group of investors in order to focus more on its core business.
Lidl Integrates European Payment Service Wero
Lidl, owned by the Schwarz Group, has selected European account-to-account payment service Wero as its newest payment method.
UK's Sainsbury's To Sell Argos For €140m As It Sharpens Food Focus
Sainsbury's has agreed to sell its digital retailing business Argos to Swift Partners for at least £120 million (€140.1 million).
Gen Z Values Delivery Speed And Shopping Experience Over Price In Czechia, Study Finds
Young people in Czechia are increasingly seeking fast deliveries and enhanced shopping experiences over bargain prices, as per GLS.