Retail trade
US shoppers put election behind them with retail therapy on Black Friday
With the US election behind them, Americans headed to the malls for some retail therapy on Black Friday.
Chill winds drive October UK retail sales growth by most since 2002
It was spend, spend, spend in Britain in October as retail sales surged by 1.9 percent from September and jumped 7.4 percent from a year ago.
Weak pound prompts price punch-up between Tesco and Unilever
Top UK retailer Tesco has settled a fight with consumer goods producer Unilever over price rises prompted by the weak pound following the Brexit vote.
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.
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.
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.
Not hot to shop in the eurozone
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
'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.
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 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 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 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 1,500