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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

27/11/2017

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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

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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

World News

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

24/11/2017

Spain

Lidl employee fired for 'working too hard'

Dedicated worker falls foul of supermarket's unpaid overtime rule

30/10/2017