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The Independentbusiness12 hrs ago
Lidl to Launch SilverCrest Ice Cream Maker at £69.99 on July 16
Lidl will sell the SilverCrest premium freezi ice cream maker in its middle aisle starting July 16. The device undercuts Ninja's Creami model and arrives on the same date as an Aldi launch.
world13 hrs ago
Asda Starts Fuel Discount Offer for £40 In-Store Spend
Asda introduced a 5p per litre fuel coupon through its Rewards app on July 13 for shoppers spending £40 or more. The coupon applies at 321 stores until July 31 and can be redeemed by August 7.
Fox Newspolitics14 hrs ago
Walmart Cuts Prices on Thousands of Grocery and Household Items
Walmart announced price cuts on July 8. President Donald Trump stated the reductions followed his administration's request to mark America's 250th birthday and urged other retailers to match the move.
koreatimes.co.krworld1 day ago
Lotte Mart Opens 16th Store in Vietnam in Tay Ninh
Lotte Mart opened its 16th outlet in Vietnam on July 10 in Tay Ninh. The store devotes 90 percent of space to groceries and includes Korean food and beauty items. The company plans a 17th Vietnam store later in 2026.
benzinga.comworld1 day ago
Aldi Opens Manhattan Store in Underground Space Beneath Luxury Apartments
The German discounter launched its newest US location beneath The Ellery complex on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The move forms part of a $9 billion plan to add 800 stores nationwide over five years.
espn.comsports2 days ago
World Cup visitors boost visits to In-N-Out, Erewhon and Trader Joe's near SoFi Stadium
International soccer fans attending matches at SoFi Stadium have increased visits to nearby In-N-Out, Erewhon and Trader Joe's. Mobility data showed quadruple the normal foot traffic at Erewhon locations within 10 miles of the stadium on June 12.
usatoday.comfinance2 days ago
Ulta Beauty to Open Four-Level Times Square Store in 2027
Ulta Beauty will open a 27,000-square-foot flagship store in New York’s Times Square late next year. The retailer is paying $400 million for a 15-year lease on the four-level space.
forbes.combusiness3 days ago
Dairy Queen Franchisees Close More Than 40 Stores While Chain Operates Over 7,800 Locations
Franchise owners shut more than 40 Dairy Queen locations across several states. Most closures took place in Texas, with recent ones reported in Alaska and Montana.
rt.compolitics3 days ago
Waitrose Removes 'Feminine' From Tampon Product Names After Adding Men's Incontinence Pads
The supermarket chain acted after an internal complaint that the term did not reflect products used by trans men, non-binary people and men with incontinence. A spokesman said the range now includes incontinence pads for men.
freepressjournal.inworld3 days ago
Freedom Fuel gas prices rise days after launch
Average prices for Freedom Fuel increased within days of the product's debut. GasBuddy data tracked the upward movement across participating stations.
nrn.comworld3 days ago
Dairy Queen Franchisees Close 46 Locations Since Early 2025, Most Tied to One Texas Operator
At least 46 Dairy Queen restaurants have closed across the United States since early 2025. Recent shutdowns eliminated all but one location in Alaska and one longtime site in Montana.
citizen.co.zapolitics3 days ago
South African Human Rights Commission Ends Food Pricing Hearings
The commission concludes a week of hearings into food systems on 10 July. Retailers including Shoprite face questions on pricing and supply chain data.
benzinga.combusiness3 days ago
Stitch Fix Reports Fifth Straight Quarter of Revenue Growth
Stitch Fix posted 4.7% year-over-year revenue growth in its most recent quarter along with record revenue per active client of $578. Active clients reached 2.39 million after five consecutive quarters of increases.
Yonhapworld3 days ago
Government Reviews Support Measures for Homeplus Workers After Court Ends Rehabilitation
Officials examined progress on wage support and loan programs for workers and subcontractors of the supermarket chain. The review followed a court decision to terminate rehabilitation proceedings for the retailer.
news.sky.combusiness4 days ago
UK Retail Footfall Fell 3.4 Percent in June
Total UK footfall declined 3.4 percent year on year in June. High street locations recorded the largest drop at 6.2 percent while shopping centres and retail parks saw smaller declines.
forbes.combusiness4 days ago
Italian Yacht Designer Buys Former Tory Burch Building on Madison Avenue
Achille Salvagni paid $13.5 million for 797 Madison Ave., a five-story property last sold nearly 50 years ago. The transaction coincides with 18 new store and restaurant openings that pushed retail vacancy below 5 percent on the avenue stretch between East 57th and East 86th stre…
cnet.comscience4 days ago
Costco faces proposed class action over alleged heavy metals in Orgain protein powder
Seven customers filed a proposed class action lawsuit July 7 in Washington state federal court alleging Costco sells Orgain protein powder containing lead, cadmium and arsenic. The complaint cites independent testing by Clean Label Project and Consumer Reports.
bleedingcool.compolitics4 days ago
Walmart Cuts Prices on Summer Barbecue Items
Walmart announced reductions on dozens of summer staples including ground beef, soft drinks, and other barbecue items. The retailer also lowered prices on more than 250 items at its Sam's Club warehouse chain.
The Japan Timesfinance4 days ago
Seven & I Holdings Raises Profit Outlook for Year Through February 2027
Seven & I Holdings increased its operating-profit forecast to ¥425 billion and revenue forecast to ¥10.4 trillion. The revised figures exceed the company's prior targets and analyst estimates.
bangkokpost.combusiness5 days ago
Com7 Reports 25% Rise in First-Quarter Net Profit
Thailand's leading smartphone retailer posted higher earnings and revenue for the first three months of 2026. The company plans to open 100 new stores while expecting double-digit revenue growth for the full year.
benzinga.comfinance5 days ago
Levi Strauss raises full-year sales and earnings outlook after beating second-quarter estimates
The denim company reported second-quarter revenue of $1.56 billion and adjusted earnings of 28 cents per share. It increased its full-year sales growth forecast to 7-7.5 percent and its adjusted earnings per share range to $1.46-$1.52.
Reasonpolitics5 days ago
Walmart Announces Summer Grocery Price Cuts Ahead of July 4
Walmart and Sam's Club announced lower prices on summer staples including ground beef, soda, potato chips, and corn on the cob. The retailer stated the cuts had been planned before any government contact.
Yonhapworld5 days ago
South Korean Banks Offer Emergency Loans to Homeplus Suppliers After Court Ends Rehabilitation
Major commercial banks on July 8 offered low-interest loans and rate discounts to suppliers of Homeplus Co. The measures follow the Seoul Bankruptcy Court's decision last week to terminate the retailer's rehabilitation proceedings.
world5 days ago
Walmart Lowers Prices on Thousands of Groceries and Household Items
Walmart announced cuts on thousands of products including beef, Coca-Cola and laundry detergent. The reductions took effect last week and cover seasonal summer goods sold in stores and online.
chicago.suntimes.comtechnology6 days ago
Belmont Park Village to Offer Free Vans from Southampton Starting July 8
The luxury outlet center next to UBS Arena will run complimentary round-trip sprinter vans from Southampton every Wednesday. Vans depart Southampton at 10 a.m. and leave the Village at 3 p.m., with advance online reservations required.
channel4.combusiness6 days ago
John Lewis to Close Foreign Exchange Desks in 30 Stores and Gift Wrapping in 25, Consulting on 200 Job Cuts
The department store chain will shut the services this autumn and consult on 200 job cuts. It cited rising online currency purchases by customers.
en.globes.co.ilbusiness6 days ago
Robinsons Retail tender offer succeeds, leaving 0.31 percent of shares with the public
Robinsons Retail Holdings Incorporated received enough shares in a tender offer to meet the threshold for leaving the Philippine Stock Exchange. The Gokongwei family's JE Holdings Inc. will own 99.69 percent after settlement.
cnbc.combusiness6 days ago
Trent Shares Drop Over 11% After Revenue Growth Falls Short of Forecasts, Yet Remain Up 4% This Year
Cnbc reported that shares of the Indian retailer dropped more than 11% on Tuesday after first-quarter revenue rose 19%, below expectations. The Tata Group company operates 1,312 Westside and Zudio stores.
The Independentbusiness7 days ago
Banks and building societies top UK customer satisfaction index for first time
Banks and building societies scored 82.0 out of 100 on the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index, surpassing non-food retail at 81.0 and food retail at 80.6. Nationwide Building Society led individual brands with 87.3, followed by John Lewis at 87.1.
forbes.combusiness7 days ago
Trader Joe’s Plans 25 New Stores Across 14 States
Trader Joe’s announced plans to open nine new locations in 2026. The grocery chain has added dozens of stores in each of the past two years and now operates in 42 states plus the District of Columbia.
news.sky.combusiness7 days ago
Spending at Restaurants and Bars Rises in U.S. World Cup Host Cities
Bank of America data shows brick-and-mortar spending at restaurants and bars in the 11 host cities increased 5.3% year over year in the three weeks ending June 27. The gain exceeded the 3.8% national increase reported for the same period.
forbes.comworld8 days ago
Lidl France Discount Air Conditioner Sale Draws Long Lines and Isolated Fights
@zerohedge reported that Lidl France placed 200,000 discounted units on sale July 2, 2026. Long lines formed before opening and physical altercations occurred at multiple stores. Police intervened at some locations as demand exceeded supply.
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app.buzzsumo.comtechnology8 days ago
Fake websites copy retailer pages to sell discounted air conditioners
Fraudulent sites mimicking known retailers are offering air conditioning units at steep discounts during a UK heatwave. Buyers who order through the copied pages risk handing payment details to criminals.
matcha-jp.compolitics9 days ago
One Piece Mugiwara Store to Open First US Location in Los Angeles in Fall 2026
The flagship outlet at Westfield Century City will be the largest Mugiwara Store worldwide. It will offer exclusive merchandise and immersive experiences tied to the long-running anime and manga series.
forbes.comfinance9 days ago
Natural diamond prices fall to record lows as lab-grown stones gain share
Prices for investment-grade natural diamonds dropped 68% from their 2011 peak. Sales of lab-grown diamonds rose while natural diamond jewelry demand stayed flat in 2025.
cnbc.comfinance9 days ago
Nike reports mixed quarterly results and sales declines
Nike posted modest North American revenue growth but recorded larger drops in China and at its Converse unit. The company also reduced some financial disclosures in the report.
phoenix.eater.comworld9 days ago
New Guidelines Permit AI Agents, Karaoke and Coffee Shops at Chinese Cinemas
Chinese cinemas may add AI agents, karaoke and coffee shops under fresh rules that broaden offerings past film screenings alone. The changes aim to diversify theater operations.
forbes.compolitics10 days ago
Boohoo CEO Ends Remote Work for 1,500 Head Office Staff
The chief executive of Boohoo Group has directed all head office employees to return to the office five days a week. The policy change applies to staff at the Manchester-based retailer that owns Pretty Little Thing and Debenhams.
reason.comsports10 days ago
Nike Reports Flat $46.4 Billion Revenue for Fiscal 2026
Nike posted full-year revenue of $46.4 billion, unchanged from the prior year, and fourth-quarter sales of $11 billion. Net income rose sharply in the quarter due to a one-time tariff refund while the company outlined its Sport Offense strategy.
business10 days ago
Target App Now Unlocks Drive-Up Doors via WiFi Tap, Cutting Average 32-Second Re-Entry Delay
The retailer deployed a handheld app update that lets staff tap to re-enter stores after fulfilling online orders. Business Insider reported the change saves more than 350,000 labor hours annually across nearly all U.S. locations.
forbes.comfinance10 days ago
China June Retail Sales and Car Sales Rise Month Over Month but Fall Year Over Year
Preliminary data show China's retail sales and car sales both increased from May but declined compared with June a year earlier. The figures cover the month ending June 30.
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Al Jazeeraworld11 days agoUpdated
Hundreds Queue Outside Lidl Stores in France for Discounted Air Conditioners During Heatwave
Shoppers lined up outside Lidl supermarkets across France on July 2 to buy discounted air conditioners and fans during a heatwave. Police monitored crowds in Paris, and one store entrance was damaged in Nanterre.
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bikeexif.combusiness11 days ago
Sam’s Club to Open Lebanon Tennessee Store on July 30
Sam’s Club will open a new store in Lebanon, Tennessee, on July 30, 2026. The retailer plans five more openings this year in California and Texas.
nypost.comworld11 days ago
Shoppers line up at Paris Lidl stores for air conditioners
Hundreds of residents lined up at Lidl supermarkets in and around Paris on Thursday seeking discounted cooling units priced as low as €179. Police responded to at least two locations after crowds formed and scuffles occurred.
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english.elpais.comworld11 days ago
Brooklyn Bodegas Sell Retatrutide Vials for $95 Without Prescription
A CBS News reporter bought a vial of the experimental drug at Mr. Green on Bedford Avenue without any verification. The same Indr Labs product appeared at a second store two blocks away.
dutchnews.nlfinance11 days ago
Shipping rates rise as retailers book early orders ahead of possible U.S. tariffs
Retailers are accelerating imports to avoid potential new U.S. tariffs expected at the end of July. The surge has lifted global container rates to four-year highs, with some routes up 120 percent in six weeks.
news.sky.comworld11 days ago
UK supermarkets report isolated fridge failures during recent heat above 32 °C
Shoppers in Somerset and Bristol found supermarket fridges switched off during last week's heat. The Met Office forecasts temperatures in the low to mid 30s again next week.
South China Morning Postworld11 days ago
Unstaffed Stores Using Robots Reach About 9,000 Across South Korea
Owners adopt self-service models with robotic arms to cut labor costs as the population shrinks. The number of such outlets reached about 9,000 by the end of 2024.
wwd.comfinance11 days ago
South Korean Fashion Retailer Expands Stores in China and Japan
The company is opening additional physical locations in China and Japan. The expansion aims to increase competition with an established rival and prepare for a planned stock offering.
New York Postbusiness12 days ago
Former Modell's owner closes week-old Knicks T-shirt site after cease-and-desist
The former owner of Modell's Sporting Goods shut down a website selling Knicks-themed merchandise one week after launch. The action followed a cease-and-desist letter from the current owner citing trademark and contract issues.
focustaiwan.twworld12 days ago
Walmart Signs Nuclear Power Agreement for Illinois Distribution Center
Walmart announced on June 23 its first nuclear power purchase agreement, securing around 176 megawatts from Constellation's Dresden Clean Energy Center. The two 15-year contracts begin in 2029 and 2030 to power a new perishable distribution center in Belvidere, Illinois. Newsweek…
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theverge.comai12 days ago
Major Brands Revise Content Tactics as Consumers Turn to AI Search Tools
Marketers at Coach, American Eagle, Chime and other brands are adapting content and research tactics as consumers turn to AI tools like ChatGPT for product discovery. Insider reported on their approaches based on interviews with six chief marketing officers.
Los Angeles Timesworld12 days ago
EEOC Sues 99 Ranch Market Parent, Alleging Bias Against Non-Chinese Workers
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accuses Tawa Market of paying non-Chinese workers less, scheduling them for fewer hours and replacing non-Chinese managers with Chinese employees. The chain operates 66 stores across the United States.
thedrinksbusiness.comfinance12 days ago
Nike Revenue Rises as China Sales Fall
Nike posted a small revenue gain for its fourth quarter while noting continued sales weakness in China and issuing a cautious outlook. The company said its new chief executive's turnaround plan faces ongoing challenges.
Usa Todaybusiness12 days ago
Burlington to Open 12 Stores in Six States During July
The off-price retailer will add locations in California, Idaho, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. The company also plans to open more than 100 stores by the end of 2026.
news.sky.comfinance12 days ago
Topps Tiles forecasts lower annual profits after sales drop
The tile retailer lowered its profit outlook for the year ending September after sales fell 1.8 percent in the latest quarter. Extreme heat in late June added to weaker consumer demand and prompted temporary work stoppages.
app.buzzsumo.comworld12 days ago
AB Foods Reports Lower Primark Sales Ahead of Division Split
The company recorded a drop in clothing sales for the first half of its fiscal year. It also confirmed plans to separate its fashion and grocery operations into two listed companies.
news.sky.comworld13 days ago
UK Retailers Sell Private E-Scooters with Legal Warnings After Removing Some Commuting References
The Independent reported that Currys, Argos, Halfords and Amazon promote privately owned e-scooters with references to work travel and urban riding. UK law restricts such vehicles to private land only. Government data recorded 10 deaths and 1,484 injuries from e-scooter collision…
benzinga.combusiness13 days ago
Nike Forecasts Fiscal 2027 Revenue Decline of Low-to-Mid Single Digits
Nike reported weaker global store traffic and discretionary spending. The company expects revenue to fall in the first quarter and full fiscal 2027 while tariffs remain a cost pressure.
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forbes.comfinance13 days ago
Nike reports fiscal fourth-quarter earnings above estimates
Nike posted revenue and adjusted earnings that exceeded analyst forecasts for the period ending in June 2026. The company recorded a one-time tariff refund and lower sales in its Greater China region.