7+ hour, 17+ min ago   (1495+ words) US diesel prices above $6 a gallon are raising freight and delivery costs across the retail supply chain, putting pressure on retailers and consumers. US diesel prices have risen above $6 a gallon, pushing up freight and delivery costs for retailers and…...

7+ hour, 24+ min ago   (573+ words) UK independent retailers are urging the Chancellor to take action on business rates and employment costs ahead of the Budget. Bira is calling for action on business rates and employment costs as independent retailers seek clearer evidence that the government’s…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (384+ words) The study found that 55% of shoppers have either dropped a purchase or ended their relationship with a retailer because of that retailer’s returns approach. New research indicates that returns policies are playing a growing role in where British consumers choose…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (361+ words) The company said it would strip “£100m of unproductive costs from the FY26 base by FY29” and channel that amount into growth initiatives. UK homeware retailer Dunelm Group has set out a three-year plan to cut around £100m ($135.6m) in costs. The strategy, named Winning…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (287+ words) The DGCCRF said its National Investigation Service carried out an investigation during 2025 into the websites Boohoo.com and boohooMan.com. France’s consumer watchdog has imposed an administrative fine of €224,950 ($261,828) on online fashion retailer Boohoo UK for failures to provide information…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (335+ words) John Lewis Partnership has rolled out a three-year plan, internally called “Rise”, designed to return the employee-owned retailer to a market-leading position, according to internal staff communications reviewed by the Financial Times (FT). Led by partnership chair Jason Tarry, the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (473+ words) The complaint claims Amazon quietly pushed up the rates charged to over a million brands and sellers advertising on its site over seven years. Amazon is facing a lawsuit from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and attorneys general across…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago   (543+ words) UK retail sales grew modestly in July as extreme heat hit non-food demand and store footfall, while food and online sales proved more resilient. UK retail sales growth slowed in July as prolonged hot weather weighed on store visits and…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago   (656+ words) UK consumers became less pessimistic in August as retail spending intentions strengthened, but the BRC says Burnham’s Budget will be key to sustaining momentum. UK consumer confidence improved in August, while retail spending intentions rose sharply, giving retailers a more…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (369+ words) Walmart reported second-quarter results for the period ended 31 July 2026, with net sales rising 5.9% to $186.10bn. The US retail giant has also raised its fiscal 2027 (FY27) guidance. During the period under review, its operating income increased 28.8% to $9.38bn, or 17.4% on an adjusted constant-currency basis....