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

World

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

World

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 News

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