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The Cube

What's behind the viral claims of child trafficking on Vinted?

Millions have viewed videos claiming that children are being sold through coded advertisements on the popular second-hand online marketplace Vinted. What's behind the rumours?

Design

Prix Versailles reveals world's most beautiful emporiums for 2026

Seven retail locations from around the world have been chosen by Prix Versailles as the world's most beautiful emporiums in 2026.

Art

Fridamania: Why has Kahlo’s face - and monobrow - become so iconic?

Stylised and simplified, Kahlo’s likeness can now be found on t-shirts, tote bags, eye masks, phone cases, oven mitts and plant pots.

Business

Greek app compares supermarket prices across Europe

Through its website and app, PosoKanei allows consumers in Greece to see where products are cheapest in real time, compare prices across European countries and track price changes over time.

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Business

Zara owner Inditex defies Iran war concerns with strong sales

Inditex delivered first-quarter results that exceeded analyst forecasts, with net sales climbing 5.8% to €8.7 billion and the company signalling an even stronger start to the second quarter. The firm's stock has surged over 5%.

Earth News

Could eating invasive fish help the oceans?

WWF's free guide to sustainable seafood now delves into a growing climate threat: invasive species.

Business

A new era of AI shopping: How brands are chosen by algorithms

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly present in the business world, with more shoppers using the tech to navigate purchases. But what does this mean for the future of commerce?

Business

Carrefour sells Italian supermarkets to NewPrinces for €1 billion

The Reggio Emilia-based group that owns several food brands makes the leap into large-scale distribution with the purchase of around 1,000 retail outlets across the country.

Economy

European spending drops as trade tensions hit consumer wallets

Eurozone retail sales fell sharply in May, marking the steepest drop since 2023, as consumers showed caution amid rising trade tensions with the US. Fears over looming tariffs and economic uncertainty are weighing on spending across Europe.

Business

Shoplifting hits record high in Germany: Are criminal gangs behind it?

Shoplifting cost the German retail sector nearly €3 billion in 2024, a new record that was partially driven by organised crime. The federal government is also missing out on millions of euros in tax revenue.

Business

Nike expects US tariffs to cost it $1bn and warns of falling sales

The ailing US sportswear company reported falling revenues and income. Its fiscal guidance for the current quarter nonetheless gave investors a glimmer of hope, pushing the share price up around 10% in after-hours trading in the US.

The Big Question

The Big Question: Is Amazon good for Europe’s economy?

Amazon VP Mariangela Marseglia discusses ‘The Everything Store’ and the major trends hitting the retail industry right now.

Economy

US retail sales surge as consumers rush to beat tariff deadlines

The rise in sales was largely driven by car purchases as consumers sought to get ahead of tariffs.

Business

Primark boss steps down over inappropriate behaviour allegation

Paul Marchant “acknowledged his error of judgement”, said Primark owner Associated British Foods on Monday.

Business

Retailer WH Smith to be wiped off UK high streets soon following sale

This move comes as a fresh blow to the UK high street, which has been struggling to recover from the pandemic, witnessing a number of big name closures such as Debenhams.

Economy

The UK’s economy grew marginally last year, sees surprise revision

The UK’s services sector boosted GDP in the final quarter, seeing a lift from human health activities and social work. The construction industry also contributed positively to GDP during the fourth quarter of 2024.