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Lulu Retail Reports €1.7bn In Q2 Revenue, Boosted By E-Commerce, Expansion
Pan-GCC retailer Lulu Retail posted revenue of $1.97 billion (€1.7 billion) in Q2 2026, driven by e-commerce and small-format stores.
How AI is powering Target’s back-to-school push
The mass retailer is utilizing AI for wish lists and recommended actions on its e-commerce site, Target’s senior vice president of technology told Retail Dive.
World Cup Sales And Regional Momentum Drive Grupo Éxito Profit Surge
Colombian-based Grupo Éxito registered a 31.6% surge in consolidated net profit for H1 2026, to COP 316 billion (€86 million).
S Group H1 Growth Driven By Customer Traffic, Online Sales
Finnish S Group reported net-sales growth of 8.7%, to ~€8.1 billion, for H1 2026, while retail sales excluding taxes rose by 4.5%.
Kroger taps Walmart tech veteran as store operations chief
Mark Ibbotson, who helped lead the rollout of Walmart’s e-commerce platform, is the latest C-suite appointment for the supermarket chain.
Sephora to pilot TikTok Shop experience
The beauty retailer will debut exclusive monthly drops through the social media's e-commerce feature with content-led videos and a TikTok Live.
Williams-Sonoma AI assistants drive customer engagement — and conversions
Customers who use Olive, Williams Sonoma’s AI agent, convert at three times a higher rate than those who do not.
Boscov’s revamps e-commerce fulfillment operations
The company expects to reduce out-of-stocks and improve the omnichannel experience for customers through a unified inventory management system, CEO Jim Boscov said.
South Africa's Woolworths Annual Profit Rises 5.3% On Strong Online Sales
South Africa's Woolworths Holdings reported a 5.3% rise in full-year headline earnings driven by strong online sales in its food division.
E-Commerce Expansion, Regional M&A Drive Cencosud's Q2 Results
Cencosud reported consolidated revenue of CLP 4.1 billion (€3.9 billion) in Q2, reflecting a 1.2% year-on-year decline.
Majestic kicks off six-week charity drive ‘Small Majestic Acts’ with £10,000 donation from Felix Solis
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