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07:38 Government pauses plans to ease slot machine rules across Great Britain

Fast-growing AGC sector ‘frustrated’ by decision to shelve relaxation of ‘80/20’ regulations

22/04 M&S apologises after ‘cyber incident’ hits contactless payments and online orders

Retailer reports issue to National Cyber Security Centre after tills stopped working in some stores from Saturday

22/04 'Consumers are insecure': No recovery in sight for struggling cocoa market, Lindt CEO says

Lindt's Lechner said "the magnitude of these increases in raw material forced us, also, in the last years, to pass on a certain amount to the consumers."

22/04 Bath & Body Works has a major tariff advantage. Here's what that means for shoppers

Bath & Body Works does a majority of its manufacturing in the United States, so tariff policies won't significantly affect its production costs.

22/04 Inside the $1 billion berry startup backed by Ray Dalio’s family office

Fruitist, known for its jumbo blueberries, has surpassed $400 million in annual sales and received backing from Ray Dalio's family office.

22/04 Hell is not other people – it’s being stuck in the ninth circle of an automated telephone service | Hilary Freeman

Tuvalu is celebrating its first ATM, but here’s a warning from the UK, where human contact has been lost to the self-service age, says author Hilary Freeman

21/04 Trump will host Walmart, Target, Home Depot execs for tariff meeting

Trump's aggressive tariff policies have caused uncertainty both for investors and business leaders, many of whom rely heavily on imported goods.

21/04 ‘It’s Disneyland for preppers’: why apocalypse-minded shoppers go to Costco

A doomsday meal bucket drew attention to something end-timers have known forever: the bulk store is the perfect place for stockpiling

21/04 Chipotle to expand to Mexico amid Trump trade war with U.S. neighbor

Chipotle is betting that Mexico's familiarity with its ingredients and appreciation for fresh food will win over consumers.

20/04 Trump tariffs could lead to a summer drop-off in economic activity after an 'artificially high' start, Chicago Fed chief says

Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee forecasts a potential short-term economic bump from President Trump's tariffs, followed by a summer drop-off.

20/04 ‘It might be gutted’ – Boots braces for dose of private equity’s bitter medicine

The 176-year-old chemist is preparing for another change of hands. What’s the mood of staff and residents at its home base in Nottinghamshire?

19/04 This unAmerican life: can you really divest yourself of everything from the US?

iPhones and Google Maps are out – and you can keep your existing friends from across the pond, but don’t go making any new ones

19/04 Aussie fashion icon dead at 60

Tributes are flowing for an iconic Australian fashion designer, who died after battling a short battle with a brain disorder.

19/04 Growers criticise UK supermarkets for heavy Easter discounts on vegetables

Fears produce could be permanently devalued by price war, as it ‘creates unrealistic expectations about costs’

19/04 Dark chocolate Toblerone to be discontinued in UK due to ‘changing tastes’

Maker of triangular-shaped almond-and-honey-laced chocolate bar says it has made ‘difficult decision’ to withdraw product

18/04 Toblerone to be discontinued in the UK due to ‘changing tastes’

Makers of triangular-shaped almond-and-honey-laced chocolate bar, said it had made ‘difficult decision’ to withdraw product

18/04 Show goes on for Ralph Lauren as fashion reels from Trump tariffs

With the sector bracing itself for a global trade war, investors may find comfort in a trusted pair of hands

17/04 Chinese tea chain Chagee soars 40% in stock market debut

Chagee, a Chinese tea chain, made its U.S. public market debut on the Nasdaq as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing rise.

17/04 Target CEO Cornell to meet with Sharpton to discuss DEI rollback as civil rights leader considers boycott

Target CEO Brian Cornell will meet with the Rev. Al Sharpton as the company contends with a slump in foot traffic after walking back some DEI initiatives.

17/04 Sainsbury’s joins UK retailers’ £1bn profits club but warns of flat year ahead

Supermarket to close two of its five non-food warehouses to save £70m a year, putting jobs at risk

17/04 Sainsbury’s joins £1bn profits club; US Federal Reserve warns on inflation – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as UK retailer says profits will be flat this year as it tries to match rivals’ prices

17/04 From seaweed burgers to ‘upcycled’ potato chips, the high-end food industry is going ‘nature positive’

Waste or lost food cost more than $1 trillion, according to the World Bank. "Upcycled" ingredients could be part of the solution.

16/04 Heineken initially downplayed tariffs. Now the brewer is concerned

Heineken shrugged off the threat of tariffs earlier this year, but in the company's latest earnings report, it said it's becoming increasingly cautious.

16/04 Tariffs more likely to bring UK price cuts than inflation, says WH Smith boss

Carl Cowling says there is ‘no logic’ in why there would be inflation as east Asian suppliers seek alternatives to the US

16/04 Proposed SNAP cuts could pressure low-income shoppers — and retailers that serve them

Potential changes to the federal food assistance program could impact millions of U.S. shoppers, retailers and food and beverage companies.

16/04 Shares of CVS and Dollar General made a turnaround due to their 'newfound sole survivor status,' Jim Cramer says

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday suggested why CVS and Dollar General have seen gains recently after lagging last year.

15/04 Americans are flocking to Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse. Here's why

Americans are still dining at Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse even while pulling back on other casual restaurants.

15/04 ‘Welcome green shoots’: warm March weather gives 1.1% lift to UK retail sales

Spring sunshine boosted spending on gardening, DIY and food products, but households are still ‘prudently budgeting’ as bills rise

14/04 How a trade war could impact the price of clothing: 'Ultimately no one wins,' expert says

Few consumer goods are immune from the effects of new tariffs on imported goods, but apparel may be among the hardest hit.

14/04 UK retailers warn of Chinese 'dumping' amid tariffs, call for end to tax loophole

British retailers have warned that Chinese companies risk flooding the U.K. with low cost goods amid U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

12/04 We need to take our feathered friends under our wing – before it’s too late | Alison Phillips

My resident blue tit is grumpy, and with avian numbers decreasing at an alarming rate who can blame him?

12/04 Drop the needle: It's Record Store Day! These shops still strike a chord in streaming age

Secrets to their success include being nimble, creating communities built around music and building loyalty among staff and shoppers.

12/04 Eggs or bunnies? The best UK deals on Easter chocolate treats

Rising cocoa costs has led some brands to ramp up prices or shrink their products, so this is how to avoid shelling out

12/04 ‘Christmas without the stress’: British shoppers embrace Eastermas

Trees, decorations and gifts such as sheep jumpers and bunny-shaped trinkets are a distraction from the gloom

12/04 Ouyang Peng, executive president of Yibi Pharmaceuticals: Pharmacy has not entered the cold winter, AI will reconstruct the survival logic of pharmacies

Ouyang Peng, executive president of Yibi Pharmaceuticals: Pharmacy has not entered the cold winter, AI will reconstruct the survival logic of pharmacies

11/04 ‘Amazon slayer’: the Dublin minnow taking on the giants in drone deliveries

The Guardian speaks to Manna Aero founder and orders coffee via startup’s app to be delivered to a suburban home

11/04 Retailers fear Trump tariffs gloom will worsen footfall on UK high streets

Shoppers stayed away in March as footfall declined 5% and stores worry US trade war could have chilling effect

10/04 Costco backs up its status as a retail winner during a cloudy time for economy

The membership retailer's March sales were better than expected.

10/04 Trump tariffs mean higher prices, big losses for Amazon sellers that source from China

Trump's tariffs are poised to raise prices on Amazon and devastate small businesses that source products from China, sellers told CNBC.

10/04 Prada’s €1.25bn Versace takeover: a new era for Italian luxury

Prada has secured Versace at a €200m discount amid market turmoil, uniting two Italian fashion powerhouses

10/04 Trump's immigration policy is weighing on beer sales, Constellation Brands CEO says

Roughly half of Constellation's beer sales come from Hispanic consumers.

10/04 Flash sales and charm bracelets: will QVC’s 24-hour TikTok shopping channel entice gen Z?

The 40-year-old shopping network has a brand-new stream on the app – so how does it compare?

10/04 Tesco to cut further £500m in costs to help offset Reeves’s tax rises

Supermarket deepens existing measures and forecasts lower profit for year amid price war with rivals

09/04 Modelo owner Constellation Brands outlook disappoints as tariffs weigh on forecast

Modelo and Corona owner Constellation Brands beat quarterly earnings and revenue estimates, but its outlook took a hit from U.S. tariffs on most of its beer.

09/04 Big brands vs retailers: who will absorb the tariff impact in their profit margins? | Nils Pratley

It may take at least six months for retailers like JD Sports to know the real-world effects of Trump’s trade warfare

09/04 As warehouse clubs boom, Walmart-owned Sam's Club plans to open 15 stores per year

The warehouse club is speeding up its expansion plans, even as tariffs rattle Wall Street and injected fresh uncertainty about the economic outlook.

09/04 Walmart scraps quarterly operating income forecast, citing Trump's tariffs

Walmart said it wants to maintain the ability to keep prices low, which could affect its profits.

08/04 An entertaining fightback against feedback requests | Letters

Letters: Dr Clare Griffel’s cucumber review didn’t go down well with Waitrose. Rhys Harrison recalls how he was bombarded with messages

08/04 Reeves rejects calls for ‘buy British’ campaign in response to US tariffs

Chancellor says asking shoppers to prioritise UK products would make country too ‘inward-looking’

08/04 ‘WH Smith wasn’t just a workplace’: ex-staff and shoppers on the high street chain

With the brand to disappear from town and city streets, readers share their memories of how it touched their lives

08/04 Sir Philip Green loses legal case against UK over use of parliamentary privilege

Tycoon was named in Lords as having obtained injunction against Telegraph to stop publication of misconduct allegations

08/04 Walmart is facing tariffs and recession fears. It may have a secret weapon to keep growing

Walmart said its Walmart+ members account for about half its e-commerce sales, a key source of revenue as tariffs raise worries about the economy.

07/04 Restaurant stocks fall as investors fear recession, sales slowdown

Restaurant stocks, from McDonald's to Chipotle, fell as investors fear a recession is coming.

07/04 Curtains, wellies, nuclear subs and a tsar’s palace: how William Morris mania swept the world

His unmistakable floral patterns – awash with willow, blackthorn and pimpernel – are now on everything from walking sticks to the seats submariners sit on. We go behind the scenes of a dazzling new show

07/04 From bedroom to boardroom: is Britain ready for M&S luxe outdoor pyjamas?

As M&S collaboration with Olivia von Halle launches, our intrepid writer road-tests Hollywood’s latest daytime PJ trend on the streets of Hackney

05/04 Crocs' big bet on personalization paid off. Here's how it happened - and what investors are keeping an eye on now.

Crocs made cultural resurgence driven by personalization and celebrity partnerships. But its acquisition of HeyDude could present a threat to future growth.

04/04 20 items and goods most exposed to price shocks from Trump tariffs

President Donald Trump's tariffs will raise the prices on some goods more dramatically than others. See which items will suffer the biggest jumps.

04/04 Cost of Easter rises as UK chocolate, lamb and hot cross bun prices soar

Shoppers also face more ‘shrinkflation’ as manufacturers ‘try to offset rising production costs’

03/04 Shoppers will pay more for bananas, coffee and toilet paper because of tariffs, trade group says

Grocery bills will likely rise as shoppers pay more household staples because of the Trump administration's new tariffs.

03/04 This retailer just got upgraded as a winner from Trump's tariffs. It's one we love

TJX Companies is in a prime position to cash in on the tariff chaos, according to Citigroup.

03/04 Co-op to open at least 120 more grocery shops after profits rise five-fold

Mutual reports increase from £28m to £161m, but says ministers ‘layering costs’ on retailers could hit high streets

03/04 'Oh, sh—': RH CEO reacts live to stock tanking on tariffs, poor earnings

The executive also pointed out that the home furnisher has been contending with the "worst housing market in almost 50 years."

03/04 Percy Pig’s US adventure may be short-lived as M&S respond to Trump tariffs

Retailer reconsiders ‘gift to America’ as it also adjusts to new rules on advertising high fat, sugar and salt foods

02/04 Trump's massive 46% Vietnam tariffs could hit Nike, American Eagle and Wayfair

The country became a popular alternative for furniture, apparel and toymakers trying to avoid the crossfire of U.S. trade tensions with Beijing

02/04 Trump administration puts 25% tariff on all canned beer imports, empty aluminum cans

Canned beer imports will be subject to a 25% tariff, putting pressure on Constellation Brands' bottom line.

02/04 How U.S. women's soccer coach Emma Hayes plans to grow the sport

Women's national team coach Emma Hayes is looking to redefine soccer in the U.S.

02/04 QVC is betting on TikTok to help revive its live shopping business

QVC Group, the owner of the QVC and HSN TV networks, is teaming up with TikTok Shop for 24/7 live shopping streams in an effort to revive its business.

02/04 Tequila maker says tariffs won't affect his prices. Here's why he plans to absorb costs

Colorado-based Suerte Tequila said it will absorb all tariff costs.

02/04 Full list of April store closures as major brands shut sites across UK

Many retailers are struggling with rising costs as the UK high street is dealt a further blow.

01/04 Iconic UK chain with over 500 shops launches ‘sad’ closing down sale

The shutters will soon be pulled down on the iconic store in a major UK shopping centre.

01/04 Major fashion brand goes bust after shutting 35 stores

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

01/04 ‘Please leave feedback’: how constant online reviews are changing our brains – and our lives

We live under mutual surveillance, asked to leave public ratings for every purchase, meal, taxi ride or hair appointment. What is it doing to us?

01/04 UK food inflation increases as shoppers buy Easter eggs early

Lidl and Ocado grow strongly, but Asda loses market share despite recent reset, Kantar figures show

31/03 Primark boss Marchant resigns after 'error of judgment' with a woman

The head of fast fashion chain Primark resigned after he admitted to an "error of judgment" towards a woman in a social situation late last year.

31/03 Primark boss admits ‘error of judgment’ and resigns after woman’s allegation

Paul Marchant accepts behaviour fell below standards expected at owner Associated British Foods

30/03 How TikTok Shop is beating Amazon and Temu in the social shopping space

Capitalizing on the success of its short-video platform, TikTok Shop is quickly taking up market share in the social shopping arena.

29/03 Costco's not-so secret weapon: How Kirkland Signature is driving growth and profits

A weaker environment for consumer spending is playing right into one of Costco's biggest strengths.

29/03 Retailer Søstrene Grene joins Nordic invaders hoping to revive UK high street

Danish business, which has opened a new central London store, moves into space left empty by the pandemic and cost of living crisis

29/03 Birthday freebies: how to cash in on UK retailers’ gifts and discounts

Join a loyalty scheme and you often get a reward or discount on your special day – but it may have strings attached

28/03 Canadians pull back on U.S. trips, threatening to widen United States' $50 billion travel deficit

Some carriers are cutting back U.S. flights from Canada due to weaker demand.

28/03 We're buying more shares of 2 stocks as the broader market sinks further

We're making a couple of small buys to take advantage of Friday's lower prices.

28/03 Boohoo to rebrand as Debenhams despite Frasers Group’s vote to block it

Shareholder meeting turned into latest episode in battle between fashion retailer and Mike Ashley’s retail empire

28/03 What does WH Smith’s new high street name TGJones actually mean?

New owner Modella says made-up moniker aims to evoke ‘sense of family’, but brand experts unconvinced

28/03 Retail sales in Great Britain given lift as shoppers splash out

Sales volumes rise 1% in February after City economists had predicted fall amid weak consumer confidence

28/03 WH Smith brand to disappear from high street as £76m sale of stores to Modella agreed

Under terms of deal with Hobbycraft owner, 233-year-old brand will become TGJones

28/03 Alibaba has staged a quiet $100 billion rally — AI and Jack Ma's return are at the heart of it

Alibaba founder Jack Ma has returned to the spotlight as China's political environment for tech improves. Alibaba's successes in AI have also shone through.

27/03 Lululemon beats on earnings but issues underwhelming guidance

Lululemon beat on earnings but disappointed with its 2025 guidance in its fourth-quarter earnings report.

27/03 Next reports £1bn in annual profits for first time but warns on UK economy

Retailer says big business cannot afford to finance ‘excessive regulation’ and government debt

27/03 H&M posts weaker-than-expected first-quarter sales in slow start to the year

H&M on Thursday posted weaker than expected first-quarter sales in a slow start to the year for the world's second-largest clothing retailer.

27/03 Surging cost of cocoa leads UK shoppers to shell out more for smaller Easter eggs

Prices of some chocolate products have risen by 50% in a year while many have also shrunk in size, Which? reports

27/03 Major UK investors join push for retail giants to pay workers ‘real living wage’

Axa and Scottish Widows back ShareAction campaign for chains such as Next to pay at least £12.60 an hour

26/03 27 Kohl's stores are set to close Saturday. See list of the closures in 15 states

The 27 stores that Kohl's previously announced it would close are set to shutter Saturday. See where they are.

26/03 Dollar Tree says it's winning over higher-income shoppers and may offset tariffs with price hikes

Dollar Tree said it could use negotiations, manufacturing changes and price increases to mitigate the effects of Trump's tariffs.

26/03 Stephen Curry teams up with Michelle Obama to launch sports drink

NBA star Stephen Curry and former first lady Michelle Obama sought to create a healthier sports drink.

25/03 Chinese bubble tea chain Chagee files for U.S. initial public offering

Chagee is planning to open its first U.S. store this spring in Los Angeles.

25/03 Britons cutting back on spending as confidence in economy falls, survey shows

Most feel financial secure but think UK’s economy is worsening, as chancellor plans welfare cuts in spring statement

24/03 Jim Cramer says investors should get away from this idea as stocks rally to start the week

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

23/03 Why it suddenly feels like every fast-food restaurant has fun, flavored drinks

Wendy's, Taco Bell and Chick-fil-A are among the restaurant chains that are looking beyond fountain soda for their drink offerings.

22/03 As consumer confidence dips, off-price retailer TJX remains a top stock to own

TJX's ability to purchase new inventory and quickly convert it into sales is a key part of the company's unique moat.

22/03 Take a look inside French luxury retailer Printemps' first U.S. store

Printemps opened a 55,000-square-foot store in New York City with luxury brands and food concepts, including a restaurant and a café with French pastries.

21/03 Zepbound copycats remain online despite FDA ban

Copycat versions of Eli Lilly's diabetes drug Mounjaro and obesity drug Zepbound were supposed to go away this week. They're still available on some websites.

21/03 FedEx cuts full-year results forecast on 'uncertainty' in economy, bad weather

FedEx lowered its full-year profit and revenue forecasts on Thursday, as the parcel delivery firm battles stubbornly soft demand and uncertainty in the U.S. industrial economy as President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on trading partners.

20/03 Nike will report earnings after the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects

Nike is trying to execute a turnaround under new CEO Elliott Hill.

19/03 Why does Asda terrify stock market investors? | Nils Pratley

Markets could be overreacting to supermarket price war fears as Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S shares slide

19/03 How Estée Lauder lost its way

The Estée Lauder Companies is attempting a turnaround after several years of earnings declines and weakening demand in some of its top markets.

18/03 Taco Bell parent Yum Brands partners with Nvidia to speed up its use of AI

Yum Brands and Nvidia are teaming up to bring artificial intelligence to Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC restaurants.

18/03 Ikea to open Oxford Street store in May after 18-month delay

Swedish furniture retailer’s arrival is seen as crucial to hopes of reviving the London shopping street

17/03 Forever 21 expected to close all U.S. stores, blames Shein and Temu for demise

Forever 21 blamed its second bankruptcy on rising competition from upstarts like Shein and Temu and their use of the de minimis exemption, a trade law loophole.

17/03 Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S shares take £3.5bn hit amid Asda price war fears

Asda claims to have ‘pretty significant war chest’ but analyst says it is unclear if it can commit to months of cuts

17/03 PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion

Poppi's founders Allison and Stephen Ellsworth launched the brand back in 2018.

17/03 Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, though spending up less than expected

Retail sales were expected to show a 0.6% rise in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

17/03 Klarna, nearing IPO, plucks lucrative Walmart fintech partnership from rival Affirm

The deal with Walmart heightens the rivalry between Affirm and Klarna, two of the world's biggest BNPL players, just as Klarna is set to go public.

16/03 These are the 4 biggest things we're watching in the stock market this week

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's GTC keynote are influential events.

15/03 What next for Mike Ashley’s patchwork retail empire?

The tycoon’s Frasers Group faces a tricky next chapter after decades of relentless deal-making

15/03 Price of instant coffee rises by up to 40% in a year for some brands, Which? finds

Increases of at least 8% also found across 11 out of 12 brands in first two months of 2025, compared with year earlier

14/03 Asda to invest in price cuts to battle drop in sales and market share

Supermarket chain’s sales drop 1% to £21.7bn despite food price inflation of 3% for most of 2024

14/03 U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns

Airline and retail executives are bracing for a slowdown in demand amid concerns tariffs will cut down consumer spending.

13/03 Jim Cramer names retail stocks to buy as the market pulls back

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday highlighted two stocks in the retail space that he thinks investors have an opportunity to buy on the dip, Ralph Lauren and Gap.

13/03 Ulta issues weak guidance, signaling even the beauty industry is slowing down

Ulta Beauty warned that profits and revenue will be worse than Wall Street expected in the year ahead.

13/03 Jim Cramer's 6 favorite stocks right now, plus updates on the rest of the portfolio

Jim Cramer ran through all 32 Club holdings during the Investing Club's March Monthly Meeting.

13/03 We're adding to our position in a hard-hit stock that benefits from lower mortgage rates

It's our third stock purchase on Thursday as Wall Street continues its rough stretch.

13/03 Dollar General CEO warns consumers are cash-strapped, and says 2025 won't be better

Tariffs and potential changes to government entitlement programs present potential further headwinds for core customers, said CEO Todd Vasos.

13/03 Dollar General store review and closures dent fourth-quarter earnings

As part of the reevaluation, the dollar-store chain said it will close 96 Dollar General stores and 45 Popshelf stores and will convert six other locations.

13/03 European shares rise ahead of German ‘debt brake’ debate; John Lewis staff miss out on bonus despite profits jump – business live

Germany’s Bundestag to debate fiscal shift in special session

13/03 Nearly one in four Britons have witnessed shoplifting, study shows

Nearly a quarter have seen staff abused as shops say crime is spiralling out of control with 55,000 thefts a day

13/03 John Lewis profits triple to £126m but hopes for staff bonus dashed again

Cash reward at staff-owned group ruled out for third year in a row, with focus on £600m plans to transform business

12/03 American Eagle says consumer is slowing down, issues weak guidance

American Eagle warned that consumers are slowing down as recession fears swirl.

12/03 RFK Jr. pressures Big Food to remove artificial dyes in meeting with CEOs

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told top food CEOs that he wants "the worst ingredients" out of food.

12/03 Inditex shares sink 7% as Zara owner points to sales slowdown

Zara owner Inditex on Wednesday posted a rise in fourth-quarter sales that met expectations but pointed to a slowdown in demand at the start of the year.

12/03 What’s wrong with a job stacking shelves? | Letters

Letters: Dr Richard Lewis and Pete Hobbis react to an article on senior TV producers having to work in supermarkets and pubs

12/03 New name but same old struggles for Boohoo

Rebrand to Debenhams won’t solve the company’s issues – the retailer may simply have already had its day in the sun

11/03 Jim Cramer says he is unfazed by Costco’s recent sell-off. Here's what he'd do with the stock

Shares of the retail stalwart are down sharply over the past month, trailing the S&P 500.

11/03 We're booking profits in a rallying rotation play and using the cash to buy 2 others on the dip

We're putting more cash to work following the sharp market declines over tariff uncertainty.

11/03 Kohl's shares plunge 15% as retailer gives rough outlook for the year ahead

Kohl's posted a beat on revenue for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, but issued disappointing guidance for the year ahead.

11/03 L'Oreal CEO plays down the impact of U.S. tariffs, says he's 'not overly concerned'

L'Oreal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said he is "not overly concerned" over the impact of White House tariffs on the company.

11/03 Boohoo rebrands as Debenhams as youth labels struggle

Company says successful turnaround of the heritage brand will provide the blueprint for the rest of the group

11/03 Valentine’s Day proves a gift for UK retailers, as consumers hold back on big-ticket items

Jewellery purchases linked to 14 February give lift to otherwise lacklustre month, British Retail Consortium says

10/03 More couples are choosing lab-grown diamonds over natural stones for engagement rings. Here’s why

Lab-grown diamonds outpace natural stones when it comes to engagement rings. Here’s why, and what to consider when shopping.

09/03 Just two buyers left in race to buy WH Smith high street division – report

Alteri and Modella Capital are the only two parties remaining in talks, according to Sky News

09/03 John Lewis partners watch the profits rack up – but still not the bonuses

After a tricky few years, the group has bounced back, but, says its new chair, cash rewards for workers must wait

09/03 Who bought this smoked salmon? How ‘AI agents’ will change the internet (and shopping lists)

Autonomous digital assistants are being developed that can carry out tasks on behalf of the user – including ordering the groceries. But if you don’t keep an eye on them, dinner might not be quite what you expect …

08/03 How Facebook Marketplace is keeping young people on the platform

Facebook Marketplace keeps users engaged with free listings, local pickups, and resale growth, helping Meta stay relevant despite declining teen activity.

08/03 Gen Z's wealth effect will shape the economy over time — here's who will benefit

With rising incomes and a willingness to spend, Generation Z could have a profound impact on the economy and the market.

08/03 Sizing up: how stadiums, hospitals and airlines are adapting to rise in obesity

Extra-width spectator seating, bariatric ambulances and oversized coffins are in growing demand

07/03 US owner of UK pharmacy chain Boots to be taken private in $10bn deal

Walgreens Boots Alliance sold to Sycamore Partners and ends almost a century of trading on public markets

07/03 Costco checks plenty of key boxes for investors despite missing on earnings

Nothing in the numbers or what was said on Thursday's conference call suggests the best-of-breed retailer has lost a step.

06/03 Costco reports mixed second-quarter earnings

Costco on Thursday reported mixed earnings for the fourth quarter.

06/03 Gap shares spike 17% as retailer blows away expectations again, showing turnaround has staying power

Gap has been in the midst of a turnaround under CEO Richard Dickson and has blown away Wall Street expectations for four quarters in a row.

06/03 Women's pro tennis introduces paid maternity leave funded by Saudi sovereign wealth fund

Eligible players will receive up to 12 months of paid maternity leave and will have access to grants to cover fertility conception and egg freezing treatments.

06/03 Applebee's owner Dine Brands to lean on value, marketing to reverse sales declines

Dine Brands is trying to boost sales in 2025 after reporting its fourth straight quarter of domestic same-store sales declines for Applebee's and IHOP.

05/03 Jack Daniel's maker says Canada pulling U.S. alcohol off shelves 'worse than tariff'

Several Canadian provinces have taken U.S. liquor off store shelves as part of retaliatory measures against President Donald Trump's tariffs.

05/03 Co-op admits blocking rivals from setting up nearby shops

Supermarket broke rules more than 100 times across its property portfolio, competition regulator says

05/03 Cramer says investors should put these 3 stocks on their buy lists in this oversold market

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

05/03 David's Bridal taps new CEO as it looks to become media company, build online marketplace

David's Bridal, which has emerged from two bankruptcies, is working to become a media company and marketplace that uses vendors to produce and ship products.

05/03 U.S. Olympic committee announces $100 million grant to fund athletes into their future

Every Olympic and Paralympic athlete who participates in the 2026 Milan games and future games through at least 2032 will receive $200,000 in financial benefits.

05/03 Abercrombie & Fitch shares fall after star retailer posts weak guidance for year ahead

Abercrombie & Fitch's business may be leveling out after two years of explosive growth.

05/03 Adidas' fourth-quarter sales top expectations as final Yeezy stock sold off

Adidas on Wednesday reported an uptick in fourth-quarter sales that exceeded expectations, as the retailer sold off its last remaining Yeezy stock.

05/03 Wine consumption is changing. The industry hopes new trends will help it survive

Organic and orange wines, non-alcoholic options and high-end fine wines are all seeing increased demand as consumer habits change.

04/03 We're finally stepping into the market sell-off and buying these 3 stocks

Jim Cramer has been preaching patience. Now it's time to deploy our large cash position.

04/03 Target to expand online marketplace, boost product assortment as it aims for $15 billion in sales growth by 2030

Target hosted an investor day in New York City and outlined its plans to grow over the next five years after issuing fiscal 2024 fourth quarter earnings.

04/03 ‘It’s very brazen’: retail workers and shoplifters on the UK’s record theft statistics

Staff tell of thieves costing stores thousands, while shoplifters say cost of living crunch drove them to crime

04/03 Target will report earnings before the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects

Target is looking to reclaim its crown in the kingdom of discretionary merchandise after warning of a steep decline in profits late last year.

03/03 Serena Williams joins WNBA ownership group in Toronto

Serena Williams is investing in women's professional basketball team the Toronto Tempo.

03/03 From Ireland's Primark to Spain's Mango, foreign retailers are planting their flags in more U.S. malls and cities

Apparel retailers from Primark to Mango and Aritzia are expanding across the U.S., and not just along the coasts.

03/03 Domino's Pizza finally launches stuffed crust to keep customers away from rivals

Thirty years after Pizza Hut introduced stuffed crust, Domino's is introducing its own take.

02/03 All Joann stores will soon close, leaving crafters dejected and frustrated

With stores in every state except Hawaii, Joann was known as the place to go for kids doing school projects or moms sewing costumes.

02/03 ‘They’ve lost my trust’: consumers shun companies as bosses kowtow to Trump

Americans are using their wallet to hurt where it matters – including during Friday’s planned ‘economic blackout’

01/03 Strangest supermarket substitutions include dog treats instead of steak, poll shows

Almost a third of online deliveries from grocers such as Tesco and Aldi included a swapped item, says Which?

01/03 Milan fashion week: not just Versace dresses for sale, but the company itself

Donatella’s references to brother Gianni’s last collection in her latest show fuel rumours of possible departure

28/02 Amazon's most powerful new Alexa features being powered by Anthropic's AI, sources say

Anthropic's Claude large language model is powering the majority of complex tasks for Amazon's new Alexa+, sources tell CNBC. 

27/02 1 in 5 Americans are 'doom spending' — here's how that can backfire

"Doom spending," or spending money despite economic and geopolitical worries, is an increasingly common way to cope with stress.

26/02 We're lifting our price target on off-price retailer TJX after another strong quarter

The stock climbed more than 3%, to over $126 a share.

26/02 What Cramer wants to hear from Nvidia, Salesforce — plus, Lilly does what no other can

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

26/02 Starbucks is struggling to grow sales in China. Here's why

Starbucks is facing competition from lower priced alternatives while the Chinese consumer is under increased economic pressure.

26/02 TJ Maxx parent company posts strong holiday, but issues weaker-than-expected guidance

The company behind T.J. Maxx, Marshall's and Home Goods has seen growth start to slow down, but it's one of the few retailers that could benefit from tariffs.

26/02 Lowe's beats Wall Street expectations as it starts to break out of sales slump

Lowe's followed rival Home Depot in reporting better-than-expected quarterly sales.

26/02 Target strikes deal with sportswear brand Champion, as it tries to rev up apparel sales

Target has long used brand collaborations to attract shoppers to its stores and website.

25/02 Welcome to Britain in 2025 – where there is a heist in my local shop and no one is surprised | Zoe Williams

Three young men began stealing all the cigarettes and the staff responded with pure resignation. Society is unspooling before our eyes, writes Zoe Williams

25/02 Here's why Home Depot remains a buy after retailer clears lowered earnings bar

We're also reiterating our price target of $440 a share on Home Depot stock.

25/02 How digitally native companies like Rothy's are growing profitably in a new era for retail

Flats maker Rothy's is growing profitably after expanding into wholesale and building its store fleet. In 2024, it saw sales grow 17%.

25/02 How private equity played a role in Red Lobster and TGI Fridays bankruptcies

In 2024, 21 restaurant and bar chains filed for bankruptcy. Ten of those had been backed by private equity, according to PitchBook.

25/02 Home Depot earnings beat Wall Street estimates, as retailer breaks comparable sales losing streak

Home Depot narrowly beat fourth-quarter earnings estimates, but it gave lackluster sales guidance as high interest rates and home prices pose challenges.

25/02 From Withnail to with style: Richard E Grant steals show on Burberry catwalk

Actor who found fame in shabby attire creates pop culture moment on last night of London fashion week

24/02 Europe's luxury sector is showing signs of revival — but China weakness and tariff threats loom

The sector had an upbeat earnings season. But continued weakness in China and U.S. tariffs could leave even the most exclusive brands vying for share of pocket.

23/02 Shein's annual profit down by more than a third, FT reports

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein's profit dropped by more than a third last year, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

22/02 Walmart's worst week since 2022: Retailer's former U.S. CEO Bill Simon thinks Wall Street is getting earnings, tariff risks wrong

Walmart is coming off a tough week after delivering a slowing profit growth forecast.

20/02 How Walmart won over wealthy shoppers

The discounter has gained traction with upper-income shoppers with a larger online assortment and faster online options, like home deliveries.

20/02 Hasbro says it's taking steps to offset China tariff effects

Rival toymaker Mattel previously said it could increase the prices of toys such as Hot Wheels and Barbie in response to tariffs.

20/02 We're exiting our position in a retail stock to lock in our profits before it's too late

We'll realize an average gain of about 17% on shares purchased in April and July 2024. 

20/02 Chinese giant Alibaba posts profit and revenue beat in December quarter amid strength in cloud unit

Chinese e-commerce titan Alibaba on Thursday beat expectations on top and bottom line in its December quarter, citing the strength ongoing strength at its Cloud Intelligence unit.

20/02 Walmart will report earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect

Walmart has factors that could work in its favor, including a growing online business and market share gains from higher-income shoppers.

19/02 Forever 21 is in talks with liquidators, indicating it's struggling to find a buyer

Forever 21 once dominated the fast fashion industry, but as Shein and Temu continue to take market share, it has failed to adapt to the new landscape.

19/02 Walmart is getting a bump from a surprising cohort: Wealthier shoppers

The discounter has shaken up its image with store remodels, faster deliveries and a wider mix of brands on its website.

19/02 Tesco customers unable to buy groceries after website fails

Hundreds of shoppers complain that basics including bread and milk are unavailable because of glitch

19/02 Retailers to be required to report suspicious or bulk purchases of knives

New raft of measures labelled Ronan’s law include tougher sentences for those caught selling blades to under-18s

18/02 KFC moves U.S. headquarters from Kentucky to Texas

KFC's parent company Yum Brands is calling remote workers back to the office.

18/02 Nike teams up with Kim Kardashian shapewear brand Skims as it looks to reach more women

Nike's decision to partner with Skims comes as it looks to claw back market share and return to growth under new CEO Elliott Hill.

18/02 Coca-Cola takes on Olipop and Poppi with new prebiotic soda brand, Simply Pop

The U.S. prebiotic soda category has more than doubled over the last five years.

17/02 Reducing plastic use is possible, but it’s not easy | Letters

Letters: Sue Kellaway says the switch takes time and effort and Cathy Swann says the path to a sustainable life is not straightforward

17/02 Gen Alpha's obsessions are already driving more than $5 trillion in spending. The stocks UBS expects to benefit

An estimated $5.39 trillion is spent annually on Gen Alpha as of 2024, and is projected surge past $5.46 trillion by 2029, per to research firm McCrindle.

17/02 ‘Six out of 10’: Iceland boss and Labour backer grades UK government

Richard Walker laments record so far but welcomes more upbeat tone, planning reforms and move to better EU trading ties

17/02 UK marketplace sellers face ‘second Brexit’ hit from Trump’s US import rules

End of ‘de minimis’ policy for Chinese goods also expected to hit bigger online fashion retailers such as Asos and Boohoo

16/02 Restaurants warn of weak first quarter, but say sales will pick up later this year

Freezing temperatures, wildfires and a still-cautious consumer led to lower sales in January.

15/02 Waitrose to stop selling suffocated farmed prawns, as campaigners say they feel pain

As the supermarket vows to introduce electrical stunning for its farmed prawns, campaigners call on others to follow suit

14/02 Uniqlo’s Kendrick Lamar coup is part of effort to be a serious fashion force

Super Bowl appearance continues the retailer’s vibe shift from slightly boring staples into a raved-about brand

14/02 Americans expect to spend a record $14.6 billion on their significant others for Valentine’s Day, report finds

The uncertainty of the future and the broader economy may be leading people to splurge on holidays, expert says.

14/02 Sound investment: John Lewis teams up with Rough Trade to sell vinyl

Decision to stock records in some stores and also sell online dovetails with rising demand for turntables in its shops

14/02 As retailers drop DEI programs, Black founders could face obstacles to staying on shelves

As more retailers like Walmart and Target drop DEI initiatives, companies’ efforts to find and fund Black-owned brands are also at risk.

14/02 Retail sales slumped 0.9% in January, down much more than expected

Excluding autos, prices fell 0.4%, also far off the consensus forecast for a 0.3% increase.

14/02 Birkin bag maker Hermes posts better-than-expected jump in fourth-quarter sales

Haute couture fashion house Hermes on Friday reported a better-than-expected jump in fourth quarter sales.

13/02 A grand exit: why four-figure coats have become a high street fixture

From John Lewis to Cos, high street stores are selling coats costing more than £1,000 in a move to cast themselves as ‘luxe’ brands

13/02 Illegal imported sweets ‘flooding UK high streets’, councils say

Social media driving demand for US products containing banned additives linked to cancer and behaviour issues

13/02 Unilever sales just miss expectations; Ben and Jerry's ice cream unit heads for triple listing

Consumer goods giant Unilever posted slightly weaker-than-expected sales growth and pointed to a "slower start to 2025."

13/02 Sony posts quarterly profit beat as gaming revenues jump

The December quarter is a key period for Sony, covering the holiday shopping season which is often a lucrative time for consumer electronics firms.

12/02 Tariffs would be 'catastrophic' for sales of tequila and mezcal, industry group says

Tequila and mezcal remained a bright spot for the year as the only spirits category showing sales growth, as revenue climbed 2.9% to $6.7 billion.

12/02 ESPN host Stephen A. Smith says he would strongly entertain running for U.S. president

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith told CNBC Sport that he is not interested in campaigning but would be interested in being president.

12/02 Prebiotic soda brand Olipop valued at $1.85 billion in latest funding round

Olipop's annual sales surpassed $400 million in 2024, as competition heats up with rivals like Poppi.

12/02 Tom Brady buys ownership stake in sports collectibles company

Tom Brady will acquire a 50% stake in CardVault, a sports card and memorabilia retailer, the company announced on Wednesday.

12/02 Beales to close last store, blaming costs ‘foisted on us’ in Reeves’s budget

Poole shop to shut again only five years after it was revived following retail chain’s administration

12/02 Restaurant Brands reports 2.5% same-store sales growth, fueled by Burger King and Popeyes

Restaurant Brands' revenue climbed 26% in the quarter.

12/02 Fair and Square? Chinese retail chain’s expansion rankles Kenyan rivals

Local business owners in Nairobi said China Square had created an uneven playing field

12/02 Next ad banned over ‘unhealthily thin’ model in digitally altered leggings

Watchdog upholds complaint about advert that digitally altered clothing and used low angle to accentuate long legs

11/02 Amazon opens beauty and personal care store in Italy as part of brick-and-mortar expansion

Amazon has continued to tweak its physical store footprint over the years, opening and closing bookstores, cashierless convenience marts and clothing stores.

11/02 Shopify takes down Ye website selling swastika shirts after Super Bowl ad

The rapper ran a Super Bowl ad directing viewers to visit Yeezy.com, where it promoted a $20 black t-shirt with a swastika.

11/02 Coca-Cola says it will sell more soda in plastic bottles if aluminum tariffs take effect

Coca-Cola can also find domestic aluminum sources and increase the price for customers, CEO James Quincey said.

11/02 AI-powered sports media company raises $13 million, led by Alexis Ohanian and Giannis Antetokounmpo

ScorePlay's technology is used by more than 200 sports organizations around the world and helps teams streamline their highlights and clips using AI.

11/02 Coca-Cola sales easily top estimates as global demand rises

Shares of Coke have risen 7% over the past year, raising its market cap up to $275 billion.

11/02 Kering slightly beats fourth-quarter forecasts but sales at embattled Gucci brand plunge 24%

French luxury goods firm Kering on Tuesday reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales that were nevertheless down year-on-year amid lagging demand for its main Gucci label.

11/02 UK shoppers inspired by health food trends on social media ‘lift retail sales’

Year-on-year credit and debit card spending in January is highest upsurge since March 2024, says Barclays

10/02 McDonald's revenue disappoints, as U.S. sales see worst drop since pandemic

McDonald’s U.S. business reported a steeper-than-expected drop in its same-store sales.

09/02 M&S boss says UK retailers being ‘raided like a piggy bank’ over planned tax rises

Stuart Machin also speculates about whether successive governments have been guilty of ‘snobbery’ towards retail

09/02 At least half of WH Smith high street stores could close under a new owner

Experts say potential buyer would want only about 250 of those outlets, raising prospect of significant job losses

08/02 Fashion’s most hated garment — the skinny jean — is making a comeback

Skinny jeans are cropping up on runways and Google search trends, and analysts expect they could be back at mass retailers by the end of the year.

08/02 Mushroom magic? M&S introduces ‘shots’ said to bring you up – or down

Retailer’s ‘functional juices’ contain lion’s mane and reishi, supposed to help reduce stress, fatigue and anxiety

07/02 Beauty stocks post major losses after a week of worrying results

Several beauty stocks tanked this week, as companies like E.l.f. Beauty and Estee Lauder reported disappointing earnings and cut guidance.

07/02 UK urged to close tax loophole to prevent ‘massive influx’ of Shein and Temu goods

Campaigners and retailers say Britain should follow US and EU in phasing out exemption on duties for low-value parcels

07/02 As the war on DEI intensifies, some companies hold the line while others work behind the scenes

Trump's hostility toward DEI has elevated the stakes for corporations already grappling with how to navigate the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.

07/02 L'Oreal looks to U.S. 'land of opportunity' as China disappoints

The world's largest beauty group L'Oreal said Friday that it plans to become less dependent on the Chinese consumer for growth, instead targeting burgeoning opportunities in the U.S. market.

06/02 E.l.f. Beauty CEO says company is 'relieved' China tariffs are only 10%

E.l.f. Beauty raised prices on a third of its items by $1 during the last round of tariffs, but isn't sure if it'll need to do so this time around.

06/02 E.l.f. stock tanks after retailer cuts guidance, citing 'soft' January amid TikTok ban saga and LA wildfires

E.l.f. Beauty has been one of the cosmetic industry's biggest winners, but its growth has slowed and recent product launches have underperformed.

06/02 L’Oreal sales slightly miss in fourth quarter as China weakness persists

French cosmetics giant L'Oreal on Thursday reported a lower than expected increase in fourth-quarter sales amid continued weakness in the Chinese beauty market.

06/02 Tariffs are coming: Here’s one way consumers plan to cushion the financial blow

Thrift shopping has been a growing interest among shoppers in recent years — and especially now as consumers brace for higher prices.

06/02 After calling off merger, Coach parent Tapestry's holiday sales soar

Coach's parent company reported the results less than two months after calling off its merger with fashion accessories competitor Capri.

06/02 How Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger got caught in Trump's trade war with China

The owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfger has been placed on China's unreliable entities list, which could force it to cease operations in the region.

06/02 Amazon set to pass Walmart in revenue for first time

Analysts surveyed by LSEG are expecting Amazon to report revenue of $187 billion for its latest quarter on Thursday.

06/02 Strong Taco Bell sales fuel Yum Brands earnings beat

Taco Bell owner Yum Brands beat Wall Street's earnings and revenue estimates.

06/02 Peloton posts better than expected holiday sales thanks in part to Costco

Peloton has shifted its focus to boosting profitability at the expense of growing sales by cutting marketing and other administraitive costs.

06/02 The long black: will this soon be the UK’s favourite coffee order?

Fans of the drink, brewed differently from an americano, say its taste is vastly superior – and are turning a niche product into a bestseller

06/02 Riverford employees to share £1.3m payout as veg box firm’s profits jump

More than 1,000 staff at Devon-based group will get about £1,000 each after profits more than doubled

06/02 Dog treat made from lab-grown meat on sale in UK as retailer claims a ‘world first’

Chicken used in dog treat was cultivated from single sample of cells taken from one egg, says manufacturer Meatly