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London startup
fromBusiness Matters
9 hours ago

Harpin-backed Flooring Superstore weighs restructure as sales slip

Flooring Superstore faces potential store closures and redundancies due to restructuring amid ongoing consumer spending challenges.
Boston
fromFast Company
3 days ago

700 Staples stores are bringing back Party City by opening shop-in-shops. Here's the full list of locations in 34 states

Staples partners with Party City to add shop-in-shops in over 700 stores for graduation season.
fromFortune
1 week ago

Mississippi alcohol community roiled by liquor, wine delay from state warehouse failure | Fortune

Carter stated, 'I've just reached acceptance that this is our new normal, and it's awful,' reflecting her frustration with the ongoing delays in wine shipments.
Wine
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

How Successful Retailers Prosper in Tough Times

U.S. retail chains have faced significant challenges, including bankruptcies and a shift to online sales, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Greggs warns trading remains 'tough' despite easing cost pressures - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

We have come into 2026 planning for another challenging year. When you look at consumer confidence and disposable income, you can see that the backdrop is still tough out there. Currie expressed optimism that easing pressures could support consumer spending in 2026, but also recognised that demand remains fragile.
UK news
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

'All good things come to an end': Galaxy Comics to close Bay Ridge location March 1 after nearly two decades * Brooklyn Paper

Galaxy Comics' Bay Ridge Fifth Avenue storefront will close on March 1 after nearly 18 years; the Park Slope parent store will remain open.
Marketing
fromModern Retail
4 months ago

'Unwrap the chaos': Carter's new CMO pushes for more emotional, relatable marketing

Carter's new CMO emphasizes authentic portrayals of messy parenting to connect with millennial and Gen‑Z parents while highlighting product durability, value, and nostalgia.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
8 months ago

Last independent King's Road shoe shop could shut as Raffles Chelsea eyes basement for expansion

A west London shoe shop owner risks closure due to nightclub expansion plans affecting his stock room.
fromBusiness Matters
9 months ago

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group warns of 'dark clouds' ahead amid flat profit forecast

Frasers Group anticipates adjusted pre-tax profits between £550 million and £600 million for the new financial year, reflecting little to no profit growth due to economic uncertainty and potential tax rises.
E-Commerce
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E-Commerce
fromFortune
9 months ago

Victoria's Secret hired a superstar CEO to turn around the flagging brand. But a 50% stock drop has activist investors circling

Wireless bras are gaining popularity, especially among millennials as led by Victoria's Secret's new product line.
CEO Hillary Super's leadership is seen as a breath of fresh air amidst the brand's challenges.
Victoria's Secret is under pressure from activist investors for potential board changes.
fromSourcing Journal
10 months ago

In-Store Returns for Online Orders Are Crushing Retailers, Survey Shows

While many retailers see in-store returns as an opportunity for sales, only 17% of consumers actually make additional purchases during these returns.
E-Commerce
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago

Mayor to move ahead with Oxford Street traffic ban

"No convincing plan has ever been presented; London is already a very slow city and will get worse." Tim Lord raises concerns about pedestrianisation's impact on traffic flow.
London politics
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Fundraising
fromArs Technica
10 months ago

American Science & Surplus is fighting for its life. Here's why you should care.

American Science & Surplus faces financial challenges and has started a GoFundMe campaign to survive against retail giants and the impacts of COVID-19.
UK news
fromDatabreaches
11 months ago

Marks & Spencer breach linked to Scattered Spider ransomware attack

Marks & Spencer experienced a ransomware attack by Scattered Spider, leading to significant operational disruptions.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 year ago

Duty-free shops struggle to make ends meet as Canadians steer clear of U.S. | CBC Radio

Duty-free shops in Canada are experiencing significant declines in business due to reduced cross-border travel.
Stores may face layoffs if customer traffic does not improve soon.
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