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forbes.comfinance2 hrs ago
True Religion Plans Six New Stores After Reaching $470 Million in Sales
The apparel company reported $470 million in revenue last year and plans to open six additional locations in 2026. It projects between $520 million and $550 million in sales for the current year.
business6 hrs ago
Sam's Club Expands Prepared Foods and Speeds Delivery Options
Sam's Club is adding more fresh and prepared meal selections while accelerating delivery. The changes follow a McKinsey report on consumer shifts away from restaurants. Walmart US CEO David Guggina highlighted low-cost ready-to-eat options.
Forbesbusiness8 hrs ago
Procter & Gamble and Albertsons Launch Rico’s Tacos Series June 23
The companies debut a one- to two-minute scripted series on Albertsons channels. New episodes will run weekly through August.
koreatimes.co.krworld16 hrs ago
Starbucks Korea to Close All 2,160 Stores Early on June 22 for Employee Training
The nationwide early closure follows backlash over a May promotion that referenced military tanks and drew criticism for evoking the 1980 Gwangju uprising. All stores will shut at 3 p.m. Monday.
Fox Newsworld1 day ago
David’s Bridal Rolls Out Fit Guarantee Amid Rise in Rush Orders and GLP-1 Use
The retailer launched the policy in May 2026 after reporting a 50 percent rise in rush orders and shorter purchase timelines among brides. Surveys show rising GLP-1 drug adoption among adults planning 2026 weddings.
The Guardianbusiness2 days ago
U.S. Consumers Report Weeks-Long Delays Resolving Pharmacy, Telecom and Appliance Issues
Guardian readers described repeated failures by automated systems and fragmented support lines that left prescriptions unfilled, fraudulent charges unresolved and appliances unrepaired.
upi.combusiness2 days ago
South Korea Tech Bonuses Prompt Central Bank Inflation Alert
The Bank of Korea said large performance bonuses at Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix could spread into broader wage growth. Shares of major department-store operators have risen sharply on expectations of higher luxury spending.
houstononthecheap.comworld2 days ago
Juneteenth Holiday Closes Banks and Markets but Keeps Most Retail Open
Federal holiday on June 19, 2026, will close banks, the stock market, and U.S. Postal Service operations. Most major retailers and restaurants plan to operate normal hours, though local schedules may vary.
ecns.cnworld3 days ago
China’s 618 Shopping Festival Shows Smaller Package Piles in Chengdu
Residents in Chengdu report fewer delivery parcels this year during the annual retail event used to gauge consumer spending. Platforms and officials ran weeks of promotions and subsidies ahead of the festival.
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New York Postworld3 days agoUpdated
Lululemon Apologizes After Japanese Drum Used at Great Wall Yoga Event
The Canadian activewear brand issued a public apology on Weibo after a late-May yoga festival near Beijing featured a Japanese taiko drum instead of a traditional Chinese instrument.
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benzinga.comfinance4 days ago
CarMax Shares Fall 8% After Earnings Beat and New CEO Turnaround Outline
CarMax beat first-quarter earnings estimates but its shares dropped about 8% as investors focused on margin pressure and questions about long-term growth. New CEO Keith Barr outlined a multi-year plan focused on operations and customer experience.
dnaindia.comfinance5 days ago
Nutritionist Avoids 11 Items at Costco Due to Household Size and Sodium Concerns
A nutritionist who shops at Costco for a two-person household lists items she skips. She cites concerns over spoilage, high sodium content, and unnecessary supplements.
nypost.comworld4 days ago
Lululemon Holds Yoga Event at Great Wall, Apologizes Over Drum
The Canadian company said it failed to identify potential cultural sensitivities after more than 2,000 people attended the late-May event featuring Chinese actor Zhu Yilong.
en.rfi.frworld5 days ago
Paris BHV Department Store Ends Partnership with Shein After Eight Months
Paris department store BHV has ended its partnership with Chinese retailer Shein following a change in management. Seven other BHV locations in the Paris region will continue their arrangements with the retailer.
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yna.co.krai5 days ago
Rainbow Models File Lawsuit Over Suspected AI-Generated Images
Rainbow told its fashion models last June that fewer staff would be needed due to AI. Models later reported seeing images resembling them in poses they said they did not make.
upi.comworld5 days ago
Starbucks South Korea to Close Stores Early for Staff Training
Starbucks plans to shut all its South Korean stores several hours early on June 18 so staff can attend mandatory sessions covering the company's history and values. The decision follows criticism of a recent promotional campaign.
usmagazine.combusiness5 days ago
Crocs Reports $450 Million in 2025 Sandal Revenue While Keeping Clogs as Core Product
Crocs reported sandal sales of approximately $450 million last year and aims to reach $500 million this year. Sandals accounted for 13 percent of total revenue in 2025.
leftfootforward.orgfinance5 days ago
UK Allows Households to Self-Install Plug-In Solar Panels After Rule Change
A government rule change now lets UK households install plug-in solar panels without professional help. Retailers and ministers met to prepare for rollout expected in coming months.
middleeasteye.networld5 days ago
GameStop Investor Files to Delay $35 Billion CEO Pay Vote Pending More Disclosures
An investor filed to stop the shareholder vote until the company provides additional disclosures about the compensation plan.
The Guardianworld5 days ago
Max Mara Holds 75th Anniversary Show in Shanghai Featuring Chinese-Inspired Designs
The Italian fashion house staged its anniversary catwalk at Shanghai’s Long Museum, featuring pankou buttons, cheongsam dresses and side-fastening jackets. Designer Ian Griffiths said the collection reflected Max Mara’s long presence in China and consultations with local partners…
Fortunefinance6 days ago
Target names Isaac Mizrahi creative director at large
Target announced Monday that designer Isaac Mizrahi will serve as creative director at large. The role includes mentoring designers, advising on product design, and developing new partnerships.
The Japan Timesworld6 days ago
Japan bookstore count falls below 10,000 for first time
The total reached 9,993 stores at the end of March 2026. During the prior fiscal year, 102 new stores opened while 499 closed.
Benzingafinance6 days ago
Lands’ End and Caleres value scores rise in Benzinga rankings while shares remain down year-to-date
Lands' End value score climbed to 99.66 and Caleres rose to 62.08 on June 16, 2026. JJill also recorded an increase in its Benzinga Edge value metric.
finance.yahoo.combusiness6 days ago
JYSK to Install Vusion Electronic Shelf Labels in 2,500 Stores by 2027
Vusion will upgrade 450 Nordic stores and equip 750 additional European locations with its electronic shelf labels and VusionCloud platform.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness6 days ago
Australian Consumer Watchdog Sues Burger Chain Over Tree Day Tuesday Promotion
The competition regulator alleges Grill’d overstated environmental donations tied to its Tuesday burger sales. Only 4 per cent of purchases met the complex conditions required for a $1 donation per burger.
koreatimes.co.krpolitics6 days ago
Starbucks Korea to Close Stores June 24 for Gwangju Uprising Training After 'Tank Day' Backlash
All locations will shut at 3 p.m. local time for three hours so staff can attend a company-wide lesson on the 1980 protests. The move follows backlash over a promotional campaign that coincided with the anniversary.
nypost.comworld6 days ago
McDonald’s Rolls Out Six New Specialty Drinks Nationwide, Including Dirty Dr Pepper
The chain introduced six new specialty drinks in May, including a Dirty Dr Pepper made with vanilla and cold foam. Social media mentions of dirty sodas rose 270 percent over the past year.
abcnews.go.comworld6 days ago
Target Appoints Isaac Mizrahi Creative Director at Large
The Minneapolis-based retailer created the role to support design, product innovation and new partnerships. Mizrahi previously collaborated with Target from 2002 to 2009.
upi.comworld6 days ago
Starbucks Korea to Close All Stores Next Wednesday for Three-Hour Staff Training
The coffee chain will shut nationwide at 15:00 local time for three hours of education on historical awareness after a "Tank Day" promotion drew protests and a sales drop.
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supermarketnews.combusiness7 days ago
Aldi to Give Away Daily Blind Box Grocery Bundles June 22-25
Aldi will release one free themed blind box each day from June 22 to 25. Customers can claim the daily box at noon ET on AldiBlindBox.com while supplies last.
koreaherald.compolitics7 days agoUpdated
Starbucks Korea to Close All Stores Early Next Week After CEO Firing Over Tumbler Campaign
The chain will shut outlets at 3pm local time next Monday after a marketing campaign using 'Tank Day' and '5/18' references drew backlash over the 1980 Gwangju Uprising.
koreatimes.co.krworld7 days ago
Starbucks Korea to Close All Stores for Three Hours of Training on June 22
@AFP reported that Starbucks Korea will shut every outlet nationwide next Monday for staff training on historical awareness after a May promotion drew public backlash.
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Benzingabusiness7 days ago
Scooter's Coffee Grew From $40,000 Kiosk to 900 Stores, $859 Million Sales
Don and Linda Eckles opened the first Scooter's Coffee location in Omaha in 1998 after banks rejected their plan. The chain now operates more than 900 locations across 32 states.
Forbessports8 days ago
PGA Tour Superstore Installs Simulator Showrooms in All 82 Stores
The retailer now offers dedicated indoor spaces in every location for customers to demo residential, outdoor, and commercial golf simulator systems.
deadline.combusiness8 days ago
SoulCycle to Close Six Studios Nationwide on Sunday
The indoor cycling company will shutter locations in California, Colorado, New York and Florida. Employees at several sites have already been notified of the closures.
retailtimes.co.ukfinance9 days ago
LoveShackFancy Opens Second London Store in Chelsea
The brand founded in 2013 by Rebecca Hessel Cohen opened its Chelsea boutique on June 12, 2026. The store is part of ongoing international expansion that includes partnerships with Gap, Stanley, Pottery Barn, Crocs and American Girl.
finance.yahoo.comworld10 days ago
UK Court Approves Poundstretcher Restructuring Plan Amid Ongoing Financial Strain
A UK court approved the discount retailer's restructuring plan, allowing the chain to continue operating while addressing its financial pressures.
forbes.combusiness10 days ago
Chow Tai Fook Shares Rise 15% After Record Annual Profit, Though Operating Profit Growth Lagged
The Hong Kong jeweler posted a record HK$9 billion net profit for the year ended March, up 50% from a year earlier. Higher gold prices and demand for fixed-price jewelry drove the gains.
foxnews.comfinance10 days ago
Major grocery chains cut prices on thousands of items
Walmart and Kroger are lowering prices on thousands of products. The moves come as inflation rose above 4 percent and shoppers face higher food costs.
The Vergetechnology10 days ago
Retailers Outline Price-Match Policies for Electronics Purchases
Best Buy, GameStop and other major retailers maintain written price-match policies that allow customers to receive refunds or credits when identical items sell for less shortly after purchase. The policies vary by store and product category.
japantimes.co.jpworld11 days ago
Seven-Eleven Japan to form retail-media venture with Dentsu and CyberAgent
Seven-Eleven Japan will launch a joint venture on September 1 to run digital advertising on in-store screens and its app. The new firm will use purchase data, weather, time of day, and inventory levels to place ads.
wwd.comworld11 days ago
Frasers Offers €1.98 Billion to Acquire Remaining Hugo Boss Shares
Frasers, which already holds just over 25 percent of Hugo Boss, proposed buying the rest of the German fashion company for €1.98 billion. The offer values Hugo Boss at €38 per share. Hugo Boss said it will examine the unsolicited bid and issue a statement.
pymnts.combusiness12 days ago
Judge Grants Preliminary Approval to $38 Billion Visa and Mastercard Settlement
A federal judge approved a revised settlement between the card networks and merchants that would cut swipe fees and allow merchants to decline certain card categories. The ruling follows a 2024 rejection of an earlier $30 billion proposal.
The Independentbusiness12 days ago
WH Smith Cuts Profit Outlook, Launches £100m Share Issue as UK Sales Grow 2%
The retailer cut its full-year pre-tax profit guidance for the second time in 2026 and will issue up to 26 million new shares. The moves follow weaker airport sales tied to Middle East flight disruptions.
rte.iebusiness12 days ago
WH Smith Cuts Profit Outlook Citing Middle East Conflict Among Other Pressures
WH Smith cut its profit forecast after sales slowed amid fallout from the Middle East conflict. The company cited weaker demand in affected markets.
The Independentbusiness12 days ago
WH Smith Cuts Profit Forecast but Reports 2% UK Sales Growth and Plans Equity Raise
The retailer cut its pre-tax profit outlook to £75-90 million and will issue up to 26 million new shares after citing fewer passengers at travel hubs and weaker consumer demand.
news.sky.comfinance12 days ago
WH Smith Issues Profit Warning and Plans £100m Share Issue
WH Smith lowered its full-year profit forecast after revenues at its airport stores in the United States and United Kingdom declined. The company will raise about £100m through a share issue and close some underperforming locations.
nbcnews.comfinance12 days ago
Asian Stocks Fall After U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes
Asian equity indexes declined after the United States conducted strikes on Iran and Iran launched retaliatory attacks. Oil prices edged lower while China's producer price index rose at its fastest pace in four years.
japantimes.co.jpworld12 days ago
Federal Judge Gives Preliminary OK to $200B Visa-Mastercard Settlement With Retailers Over Swipe Fees
A federal judge granted preliminary approval to a $200 billion settlement resolving long-running litigation between Visa, Mastercard, and retailers over swipe fees.
supermarketnews.combusiness12 days ago
Kroger to pay $1.25 million to settle California bread calorie lawsuit
Kroger agreed to pay $1.25 million to resolve allegations that five Carbmaster bread products sold in California carried incorrect calorie counts. The settlement covers sales at stores owned by the chain including Food 4 Less, Foods Co., and Ralphs.
rte.iefinance13 days ago
Owners of Boots Enter Talks for $10 Billion Sale
Owners of Boots are in discussions with the billionaire Weston family and Australian pharmacy group Sigma Healthcare regarding a potential $10 billion sale. The talks center on the U.K. pharmacy chain and its valuation in pounds and dollars.
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thehindubusinessline.comfinance13 days ago
Indian Quick Delivery Company Plans $837 Million IPO
The company announced plans to raise $837 million through an initial public offering. The move would mark its transition from private startup to publicly traded firm.
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benzinga.combusiness13 days ago
Academy Sports Reports Q1 EPS Beat but Matches Sales Expectations as Comparable Store Sales Rise 2.9%
The retailer posted higher earnings and sales growth for the quarter ended May 2, 2026. Results met analyst forecasts on revenue and exceeded them on adjusted earnings.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness13 days ago
Barbeques Galore to close 62 company stores after rescue deal collapses
Receivers will begin a controlled wind-up of 62 company-owned stores on June 16. Up to 500 jobs will end as the retailer exits administration without a completed rescue agreement.
finance13 days ago
Starbucks to Offer Blended Refreshers Starting July 14
Starbucks will let customers order any Refresher drink blended beginning July 14. The move expands a $2 billion beverage platform that the company says drives afternoon visits.
New York Postbusiness13 days ago
JD Sports to Close About 175 Hibbett Stores While Opening New JD Locations and Converting Finish Line Stores
Parent company JD Sports will shutter about 175 underperforming Hibbett locations while opening 20 new JD stores and converting 70-80 Finish Line stores in North America.
finance.yahoo.comworld14 days ago
Rural Post Offices Face Higher Business Rates After Revaluation but Receive £4.3bn Government Support Package
An April revaluation pushed around 600 previously exempt branches into liability for the first time. The average rural branch now pays four times more than in 2023-24.
forbes.comfinance14 days ago
Walmart Sees Higher-Income Shoppers Amid Rising Grocery Prices and Broad Consumer Cutbacks
Walmart CEO John Furner said last week that higher-income customers are buying more and visiting more often. Food prices including ground beef at $6.90 per pound and orange juice up 21% have prompted spending cuts across income levels.
Forbesfinance14 days ago
Gift Card Tampering Schemes Drained Over $100 Million in 2025, Prompting Retail Changes and Federal Investigation
Forbes reported that organized groups used handheld scanners and barcode swaps to steal gift card balances, then converted the funds into Apple products shipped overseas.
rte.ieworld14 days ago
M&S Launches 1,000 Paid Training Places for Young People Amid Record NEET Levels and Shrinking Entry-Level Jobs
The retailer will run a six-month programme aimed at 16- to 24-year-olds who are not in employment, education or training. The move comes as official figures show more than one million young people classified as Neets.