economy 14/06/2018 UK retail sales up 1.3 percent in May The figure goes beyond expectations but economists warn of difficult times ahead
world news 22/05/2018 Marks and Spencer to close 100 stores Marks and Spencer to close 100 stores by 2022
United Kingdom 30/04/2018 UK's No 2 and No 3 supermarkets to merge A deal to create the biggest retailer in the UK is in the works.
economy 28/03/2018 Multi-billion euro pile of unsold clothes at H&M The company said operating profit fell 62 percent in the three months through February
USA 15/03/2018 USA: Game over for Toys 'R' Us The demise of the iconic store leaves tens of thousands of US staff facing unemployment
USA 15/03/2018 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.
United Kingdom 01/03/2018 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.
Taiwan 28/02/2018 Panic buying 'toilet paper frenzy' in Taiwan Shoppers have been clearing the shelves amid fears of a steep price hike
France 31/01/2018 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.
USA 22/01/2018 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
United Kingdom 26/12/2017 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
Turkey 28/11/2017 Men protest 'anti-Muslim' Black Friday promotion at Turkish shop Incident sparks debate about use of US name
Germany 27/11/2017 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
no comment 24/11/2017 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.
no comment 24/11/2017 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.
world news 24/11/2017 Black Friday bargains galore around the globe It was traditionally an all-American affair but retailers worldwide have now embraced the annual Black Friday promotional bonanza
Spain 30/10/2017 Lidl employee fired for 'working too hard' Dedicated worker falls foul of supermarket's unpaid overtime rule
Germany 02/10/2017 The supermarket that sells what others throw away Sirplus has a unique model that it says is good for the environment and consumers
France 04/08/2017 No sweets in this vending machine, but oysters yes! The person who invented vending machines probably never imagined this: fresh oysters on sale
economy 18/05/2017 British shoppers spend, spend, spend in April - not deterred by inflation UK retail sales jumped by 2.3 percent on the month in April as shoppers set aside their concerns about fast-rising inflation following the Brexit vote
