China Carrefour to abandon Chinese market as local competition hots up Carrefour is retreating from the Chinese market it entered in 1995, after intense competition from local supermarkets and a growing online retail presence 24/06/2019
USA British retail tycoon Philip Green charged with assault in US The billionaire chairman of Arcadia Group has been charged with four counts of misdemeanor assault after an Arizona pilates instructor accused him of repeatedly touching her inappropriately. 31/05/2019
world news Cuba extends rationing as shortages bite Cuba imports 60 to 70% of its food and blames the latest shortages on the decades long US trade embargo. 12/05/2019
USA Victoria's Secret will close more than 50 stores due to declining sales The lingerie retailer is losing out as customers switch to other brands. 01/03/2019
Good Morning Europe UK's largest fruit and vegetable market prepares for Brexit Some traders say they’re already feeling the effects of Britain’s vote to leave the European Union - because they are finding it difficult to recruit. But others facing the future with confidence. 25/02/2019
France Why France is ordering supermarkets to hike the price of Nutella Given the 'gilets jaunes' protests, this could prove to be controversial. 31/01/2019
United Kingdom Police investigate human bone found inside pair of Primark socks Police in Essex have opened an investigation after part of a human bone was discovered inside a pair of socks purchased from Primark in December. 25/01/2019
Good Morning Europe Black Friday crosses Europe Black Friday has long been a retail tradition in America, where discount sales the day after Thanksgiving signal the start of the Christmas shopping countdown. But it is now well-established in Europe. 23/11/2018
World John Lewis Christmas ad launched John Lewis & Partners are relying on singer Elton John to boost sales as the retailer launches its annual festive advertising campaign 15/11/2018
Business Amazon: merchant data under EU microscope European Union regulators are checking whether U.S. online retailer Amazon is using merchant's data in a way that stifles competition 19/09/2018
economy Carrefour and Tesco join forces French supermarket retailer Carrefour and British peer Tesco announced on Monday plans to form a global long-term purchasing alliance 02/07/2018
economy UK retail sales up 1.3 percent in May The figure goes beyond expectations but economists warn of difficult times ahead 14/06/2018
world news Marks and Spencer to close 100 stores Marks and Spencer to close 100 stores by 2022 22/05/2018
United Kingdom UK's No 2 and No 3 supermarkets to merge A deal to create the biggest retailer in the UK is in the works. 30/04/2018
economy Multi-billion euro pile of unsold clothes at H&M The company said operating profit fell 62 percent in the three months through February 28/03/2018
USA USA: Game over for Toys 'R' Us The demise of the iconic store leaves tens of thousands of US staff facing unemployment 15/03/2018
USA Toys'R'Us faces more closures American retail giant, Toys'R'Us has announced store closures in the US over the coming months on top of those in the UK over the next six weeks. Other global locations are expected to follow suit. 15/03/2018
United Kingdom Toys R Us goes into administration in the UK It's hoped all or part of the British unit of Toys R US, which operates more than 100 stores across the UK, will be sold. 01/03/2018
Taiwan Panic buying 'toilet paper frenzy' in Taiwan Shoppers have been clearing the shelves amid fears of a steep price hike 28/02/2018
France France wants farmers, not supermarkets, to set grocery prices Emmanuel Macron's government is looking at new laws to turn the food market upside down. 31/01/2018
USA Amazon launches checkout-free food shop The world's largest online retailer has signalled its intent to completely take over the high-street with its Seattle store 22/01/2018
United Kingdom Boxing Day shopping spree in Britain Some reports say Boxing Day sales in the UK could be the biggest shopping spree ever, but others are more cautious 26/12/2017
Turkey Men protest 'anti-Muslim' Black Friday promotion at Turkish shop Incident sparks debate about use of US name 28/11/2017
Germany Founder of Germany phamarcy chain Schlecker given suspended sentence The family behind what was once one of Germany’s biggest pharmacy chains, Schlecker, have been sentenced over the company’s collapse. Almost 50,000 27/11/2017
no comment Shoppers in South Africa line up for Black Friday bargains Shoppers in South Africa got up early to make the most of Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year. 24/11/2017
no comment US shoppers splurge on Black Friday deals Even before Black Friday had dawned, US shoppers had already begun splurging - spending some one and a half billion dollars by Thanksgiving evening. 24/11/2017
