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Eurozone shoppers not scared by Brexit vote
Euro zone retail sales rose more than expected in July, posting the largest monthly increase of the year despite the British vote in June to leave the European Union.Euro zone retail sales rose more than expected in July, posting the largest monthly increase of the year despite the British vote in June to leave the European Union.
Wal-Mart 'Primed' to go head-to-head with Amazon
Wal-Mart is fighting back against Amazon by offering free shipping for all items ordered online for a limited period around its rival's 'Prime Day' event.Wal-Mart is fighting back against Amazon by offering free shipping for all items ordered online for a limited period around its rival's 'Prime Day' event.
UK retail in rude health for now!
Retail sales in the UK are in rude health after a big April; the bonanza has run into May.Retail sales in the UK are in rude health after a big April; the bonanza has run into May.
Not hot to shop in the eurozone
Retail sales in the eurozone were unchanged in April from March and year-on-year growth slowed.Retail sales in the eurozone were unchanged in April from March and year-on-year growth slowed.
UK department store chain BHS to close with thousands of jobs lost
One of Britain's best known department store chains, BHS, is to close after attempts to find a buyer failed. More than 10,000 people will lose their jobs.One of Britain's best known department store chains, BHS, is to close after attempts to find a buyer failed. More than 10,000 people will lose their jobs.
Fashion retailers decide weather or not
Being on the cutting edge of fashion and staying in profit is a delicate balance for the world's big clothing retailers, and the weather is one huge factor that's completely out of their control.Being on the cutting edge of fashion and staying in profit is a delicate balance for the world's big clothing retailers, and the weather is one huge factor that's completely out of their control.
EU to make online shopping easier with ban on geo-blocking
The European Commission has unveiled proposals which would make it easier for customers in the EU to buy online from other member countries.The European Commission has unveiled proposals which would make it easier for customers in the EU to buy online from other member countries.
New M&S boss says he has tough job ahead
The news boss of British retailer Marks and Spencer says he has got his work cut out to end five years of flagging clothing sales. Steve Rowe took upThe news boss of British retailer Marks and Spencer says he has got his work cut out to end five years of flagging clothing sales. Steve Rowe took up
Euro zone retail sales better than expected
Official data shows Eurozone retail sales to be stronger than expected. The month on month figure went up by 0.2 percent in February, while theOfficial data shows Eurozone retail sales to be stronger than expected. The month on month figure went up by 0.2 percent in February, while the
Shoes for really lazy people, coming soon
Nike has finally unveiled the production version of its self-lacing shoes, as seen in the 1989 film 'Back to the Future' and they were demonstrated by football star Cristiano Ronaldo.Nike has finally unveiled the production version of its self-lacing shoes, as seen in the 1989 film 'Back to the Future' and they were demonstrated by football star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Zara owner Inditex to slow shop openings in online sales move
Inditex, the owner of brands Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka, is to slow the pace of new shop openings as it moves more towards online sales.Inditex, the owner of brands Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka, is to slow the pace of new shop openings as it moves more towards online sales.
UK retail sales surge in January
British retail sales growth surging at a much faster rate than expected in January, up by 2.3 percent from December and 5.2 percent better than January last year.British retail sales growth surging at a much faster rate than expected in January, up by 2.3 percent from December and 5.2 percent better than January last year.
'Blonde bimbo' Barbie blossoms into 21st century woman
A major makeover for Barbie: the blonde bombshell is transformed into models its creators say are more relevant to the 21st century.A major makeover for Barbie: the blonde bombshell is transformed into models its creators say are more relevant to the 21st century.
Apple sees iPhone sales 'falter'
China’s slowdown is even having an impact on technology giant Apple. The company has forecast its first revenue drop in 13 years and reported itsChina’s slowdown is even having an impact on technology giant Apple. The company has forecast its first revenue drop in 13 years and reported its
Alibaba set for weaker growth
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is expected to post its weakest quarterly revenue growth on record when it reports later this week. That isChinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is expected to post its weakest quarterly revenue growth on record when it reports later this week. That is
European retailers strike early with sales after autumn disappoints
High street heaven for shoppers as stores offer clothing bargains after warm autumn, but fears about terror take the fun out of bargain-hunting in FranceHigh street heaven for shoppers as stores offer clothing bargains after warm autumn, but fears about terror take the fun out of bargain-hunting in France
Marks & Spencer opens first Beijing store
Marks & Spencer has opened its first store in Beijing, part of its strategy of focusing on flagship stores in China’s largest cities. Its 1,500Marks & Spencer has opened its first store in Beijing, part of its strategy of focusing on flagship stores in China’s largest cities. Its 1,500
Luxury group Prada's profits hit by Chinese slowdown
The Italian luxury goods maker Prada has reported a drop in profits of 38 percent in just one quarter. It’s been hit hard by falling sales in GreaterThe Italian luxury goods maker Prada has reported a drop in profits of 38 percent in just one quarter. It’s been hit hard by falling sales in Greater
The Force Awakens - as do Star Wars cash tills
The Force has awakened – and so have the cash registers. The seventh Star Wars film is tipped to become the year’s biggest box office success and aThe Force has awakened – and so have the cash registers. The seventh Star Wars film is tipped to become the year’s biggest box office success and a
Not 'Made in Israel': the row over new EU labelling rules
The European Commission’s (EC) decision that products made in the Palestinian territories should not be labelled “Made in Israel” has infuriatedThe European Commission’s (EC) decision that products made in the Palestinian territories should not be labelled “Made in Israel” has infuriated
Poor clothes sales hit Marks & Spencer's profits
Marks and Spencer has reported disappointing sales in clothing and homeware. Several factors have been cited for a 1.2 percent decline in generalMarks and Spencer has reported disappointing sales in clothing and homeware. Several factors have been cited for a 1.2 percent decline in general
Rugby World Cup 'boosts UK retail sales'
Retail sales in Britain grew by their highest margin for almost two years in September – boosted by the Rugby World Cup according to the Office forRetail sales in Britain grew by their highest margin for almost two years in September – boosted by the Rugby World Cup according to the Office for
3D scanning makes choosing lingerie easier, says Hong Kong store
A high-end lingerie shop in Hong Kong is promising clients a whole new shopping experience thanks to its 3D-assisted made-to-measure service. A 3A high-end lingerie shop in Hong Kong is promising clients a whole new shopping experience thanks to its 3D-assisted made-to-measure service. A 3
Greek bank shutdown in July prompts retail sales slump
Greek retail sales by volume fell 7.3 percent in July compared to the same month last year. The data published by the official statistics agencyGreek retail sales by volume fell 7.3 percent in July compared to the same month last year. The data published by the official statistics agency
UK retail sales in slowdown
British consumers bought fewer household goods last month pushing the annual rate of spending growth for the quarter in the UK to its lowest in moreBritish consumers bought fewer household goods last month pushing the annual rate of spending growth for the quarter in the UK to its lowest in more
Play-Doh and dinosaur toys help boost sales for Hasbro
Jurassic World-themed dinosaur toys and Play-Doh have helped boost sales for Hasbro. The toy maker has posted better-than-expected results with aJurassic World-themed dinosaur toys and Play-Doh have helped boost sales for Hasbro. The toy maker has posted better-than-expected results with a
A day of restlessness: Greek workers protest Sunday opening hours
A Sunday well spent brings a week of content goes the old saying. But in Greece the difference is whether you’re spending money or time with theA Sunday well spent brings a week of content goes the old saying. But in Greece the difference is whether you’re spending money or time with the
H&M stitched up by strong US dollar
H&M, the world’s second largest fashion retailer, fears a negative impact from higher costs due to the strong US dollar. The company buys most ofH&M, the world’s second largest fashion retailer, fears a negative impact from higher costs due to the strong US dollar. The company buys most of
Metro sells Kaufhof to Canada's Hudson's Bay
Metro, Europe’s fourth largest retailer, is selling off its Kaufhof department stores to Canada’s Hudson’s Bay for some 2.8 billion euros. TheMetro, Europe’s fourth largest retailer, is selling off its Kaufhof department stores to Canada’s Hudson’s Bay for some 2.8 billion euros. The
Britain's M&S sees first profit rise in four years
Marks and Spencer has reported a rise in annual profit for the first time in four years. One of Britain’s best known retailers posted a pre-taxMarks and Spencer has reported a rise in annual profit for the first time in four years. One of Britain’s best known retailers posted a pre-tax