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'Changing of the guard' as fashion retailers return to physical stores
A wave of legacy retail brands have been shutting up shop, but e-commerce brands tapped into their consumer base are taking their place.
Albert Zennou : « Présidentielle 2027, le moment David Lisnard, le doute Bruno Retailleau »
CHRONIQUE - À six mois de la présidentielle, le maire de Cannes conteste au Vendéen son statut de candidat naturel de la droite. Porté par une dynamique nouvelle dans les sondages, il séduit au-delà de l’électorat traditionnel de LR. Entre libéralisme et conservatisme, deux incarnations de la droite s’affrontent désormais.
COSMETIC RECOVERY: Fresh-faced appetite for alternatives — upscale beauty shakes up SA’s retail landscape
Social media has created a market for a new entrant to brick-and-mortar beauty retail – specifically, ‘premium’ goods specialists that attract a cult online following.
Hankook perkuat kemitraan dan standar layanan jaringan retail
Perusahaan ban asal Korea Selatan Hankook Tire Sales Indonesia (HTSI) memperkuat kemitraan dengan jaringan retail ...
(2nd LD) Sept. industrial output growth hits 15-yr high on chips; retail sales, investment also up
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industrial output expanded in September...
(LEAD) Sept. industrial output growth hits 15-yr high on chips; retail sales, investment also up
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industrial output expanded in September...
Industrial output up in Sept. on chips; retail sales, facility investment also gain ground
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industrial output expanded in September...
"Ce serait du suicide" : la primaire proposée par Gabriel Attal en vue de la présidentielle ne convainc ni Edouard Philippe, ni Bruno Retailleau
Le patron de Renaissance plaide pour un scrutin permettant d'élire un candidat unique face à Marine Le Pen et Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Mais l'idée est loin de faire l'unanimité à droite et au centre.
World of Warcraft: Forever's shiny lighting and water changes will be coming to retail: 'I don't know when, but I know they're talking about doing it'
World of Warcraft: Eventually.
Ontario looking to tackle unlicensed cannabis retailers
In what licensed cannabis retailers are calling a big win, the Ford government has announced a new plan to tackle unlicensed cannabis shops operating across Ontario. The proposed changes, which will be part of an upcoming package of legislative overhauls, would give the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) new tools to address unauthorized […]
Burnham 'ready to support' Poundland staff as retailer faces collapse
Poundland's bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.
« Une écologie humaine qui fait confiance à la science » : le projet présidentiel de Bruno Retailleau veut rompre avec une logique punitive
DÉCRYPTAGE - Le candidat LR dévoilera prochainement son projet pour l’environnement à l’occasion de la Cop 31 et des 10 ans de l’Accord de Paris. Trois objectifs résument son ambition : puissance, protection et proximité.
Aussie retail giants stumble ahead of Black Friday
Bunnings, JB Hi-Fi and other major retailers have reported a sales slump as people rein in spending.
‘There has to be a bolder shift’: retail and hospitality businesses assess relief in budget
<p>Chancellor cuts business rates for more small businesses and limits rise in minimum wage for younger workers</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/28/budget-2026-key-points-john-healey">Budget 2026: key points at a glance</a></p></li></ul><p>“It is like letting the tyres down and then handing you a pump,” says James Nye, asse
Le candidat LR à la présidentielle Bruno Retailleau juge "fantaisiste et ridicule" l'organisation d'une "grande primaire des démocrates" proposée par son adversaire Gabriel Attal
Le président de Renaissance a proposé plus tôt dans la journée de mercredi l'organisation d'une primaire allant de Bruno Retailleau à Raphaël Glucksmann afin "d’empêcher un deuxième tour" entre "La France insoumise et le Rassemblement national" lors du scrutin national.
ASX rises after Fed keeps rates on hold; Star shares jump, retailers slump
The Australian sharemarket had a strong session on the back of a positive lead from Wall Street after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold.
OCR surprise a mixed bag for retailers
The Reserve Bank surprised economists on Wednesday when it narrowly voted not to increase the OCR, which immediately caused the New Zealand dollar to drop.
Il n'est "pas question de changer les dates de l'élection présidentielle", répond le gouvernement à Bruno Retailleau
Le candidat des Républicains à l'Elysée considère qu'un second tour organisé le 2 mai, au lendemain des traditionnelles manifestations de la fête du travail, est de nature à fausser le scrutin.
"Un projet qui n'est pas le bon pour la France" : Bruno Retailleau balaie la main tendue du RN en vue d'un éventuel gouvernement d'union des droites
Bruno Retailleau a toutefois reconnu des "convergences" avec Marine Le Pen, notamment sur "l'ordre public, le régalien".
«Les quatre prochaines semaines vont être décisives» : devant les députés LR, Michel Barnier met la pression sur Bruno Retailleau
INFO LE FIGARO - L’ancien ministre, soutien du Vendéen, a pris la parole en réunion de groupe devant le candidat des Républicains, ce mardi.
CCPC reminds retailers to display paper bag prices
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has written to retailers reminding them to display prices for paper bags as is set out in consumer law.
Irish retailers that fail to display prices for paper bags risk legal action, says watchdog
Customers have complained that stores are not displaying what they will be charged for bags
Xiaomi 18 Pro Series muncul di retail Eropa, debut global makin dekat
Xiaomi 18 Pro dan Xiaomi 18 Pro Max dilaporkan telah muncul di situs peritel asal Italia, Epto, yang menandai ...
Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up
Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.
Retail reverse: Sean Summers ready to pass Pick n Pay ball to successor Spencer Sonn
Sean Summers was called in to steer the ship that Raymond Ackerman built through the company’s first loss and towards a bright future. The interim results confirm that it is mission (largely) accomplished.
FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, alleging retailer overcharged shoppers
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, claiming the retailer has charged customers more than advertised prices.
Mining giants lead ASX higher, banks and retailers fall, the Star soars
The Australian sharemarket had a muted morning but finished in the green thanks to a rally by BHP and Rio Tinto shares.
California’s Potential Quartz Ban Pushes Contractors and Retailers to Alternatives
Manufacturers and their customers are using materials made without the clouds of dust that have sickened workers in quartz-cutting shops.
Retail sector targeted for overhaul
The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) is ramping up its oversight of the country's retail sector to promote fair-trade practices and enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
4 suspects in custody, almost 70 theft-related charges laid in Toronto retail store robberies
Toronto police have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with thefts from multiple Toronto retail stores during the first 10 months of the year.
Skills shortage puts retail butchers on the chopping block
Queensland butchers are battling to survive amid a skills shortage, with one set to stop serving customers due to a lack of available staff, while others have begun recruiting from overseas.
«Tout pousse l’Homme de pouvoir à se déconnecter de la réalité», Bruno Retailleau se confie dans «Empreintes»
Le Figaro TV publie le troisième épisode de «Empreintes» sur le site du Figaro et sur Youtube. Et pour ce numéro, Vincent Trémolet de Villers recueille les confidences de Bruno Retailleau, candidat à l’élection présidentielle 2027.
ASIC won’t sue Super Retail board over scandal that led to CEO’s sacking, says company
The retail group behind Rebel Sport and Supercheap Auto will face shareholders this week amid fresh questions about the alleged relationship between two top executives and the continuing fallout for investors.
INVESTMENT OUTLOOK: The investment tide has gone out in South African retail
As households cut back on shopping and restaurant meals, investors are questioning whether South Africa’s consumer stocks can withstand the pressure.
Retail NZ to monitor move-on order effects as police gain enforcement powers
Non-compliance will bring a $2000 fine or up to three months' imprisonment.
Retail investors are not more sophisticated than 30 years ago, says former hedge fund manager
Retail investors trying to beat the market by buying individual stocks and complex exchange-traded funds may be better off with broad market index funds.
FPT Retail 10 năm liền vào 'Top 10 công ty uy tín ngành bán lẻ'
Công ty Cổ phần Bán lẻ Kỹ thuật số FPT (FPT Retail) được vinh danh trong bảng xếp hạng Top 10 Công ty uy tín ngành Bán lẻ năm 2026 do Vietnam Report công bố, ngày 22/10.
'We had a plan B, C and D': UAE retailers pledge to keep food prices stable amid Iran war disruption
Food industry leaders in the UAE have pledged to keep prices in check and shelves well stocked, as they look to curb the effects of the Iran war . The conflict, which began on February 28, has caused widespread disruption across the region. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz , where commercial ships have been attacked by Iran, has hit supply chain
Bruno Retailleau affirme «ne pas appuyer les politiques» de Benyamin Netanyahou en Cisjordanie et se dit favorable à une solution «à deux États»
S’il était élu président de la République au printemps, Bruno Retailleau a assuré qu’il tiendrait la «ligne qui a toujours été celle du général de Gaulle. Il doit y avoir, à terme, deux États : l’État israélien et l’État palestinien avec une capitale commune, Jérusalem».
Singapore’s core inflation eases to 2% in September on lower services, retail prices
A “sharp and sustained surge” in global energy or food prices could lift Singapore’s import costs by more than projected, say MAS and METI.
Paddy McKillen’s Clarendon refinances London retail properties with private lender
Bank of Ireland debt has been refinanced under a new €17m facility with Hilco Real Estate Finance
AI agents are ready to shop. Some retailers are wary.
Using an AI agent to shop for you is a strange experience. Tech companies have marketed them as personal assistants - the democratizing of labor that ordinarily would only be available to the rich and powerful. In practice, at least for buying things, it's more like sending an anxious and apologetic teenager out to the […]
« Éviter de finir ennemis » : dans les coulisses du déjeuner entre David Lisnard et Bruno Retailleau
RÉCIT - Le maire de Cannes, qui connaît une dynamique, et le président de LR se sont rencontrés mercredi à l’initiative de Robert Ménard, maire de Béziers. Objectif : trouver une entente entre les deux candidats à l’élection présidentielle pour éviter à la droite une défaite en 2027.
Robert Ménard au Figaro : « Bruno Retailleau et David Lisnard ne finiront pas à deux face aux Français »
ENTRETIEN - Après avoir organisé (et assisté) au déjeuner entre le patron de LR et le maire de Cannes, l’édile de Béziers dévoile la teneur des échanges entre les deux prétendants à l’Élysée.
Cinq questions sur la possibilité d'interdire un parti politique, comme le proposent Gérard Larcher et Bruno Retailleau pour LFI
Le président LR du Sénat Gérard Larcher a estimé que la question de l'interdiction de La France insoumise pouvait être "posée", reprenant une proposition faite début octobre par le candidat des Républicains Bruno Retailleau.
Eric Ciotti appelle Bruno Retailleau et David Lisnard à abandonner "leurs candidatures de témoignages" à la présidentielle pour se rassembler autour de Marine Le Pen
La candidate Rassemblement national caracole en tête des sondages, entre 31 et 38% des voix, selon les configurations.
«Il faut qu’ils s’entendent : autrement c’est de la folie» : entre Bruno Retailleau et David Lisnard, l’urgence d’un accord entre deux compétiteurs du même camp
DÉCRYPTAGE - Dans les dernières projections de l’Ifop pour Le Figaro, le maire de Cannes et le patron LR sont à égalité dans une configuration où ils se présenteraient tous les deux au premier tour.
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