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Shosha is under investigation by the Ministry of Health over concerns it's operating in advertising grey area.

While general spending volumes have declined in recent years, the amount spent at secondhand retailers has soared.

Industry insiders have revealed “exciting plans” for the flagship David Jones building on Perth’s Hay Street Mall as the retailer moves to close 19 stores nationally.

Prominent solar retailer Solar Power Nation has been banned by the Clean Energy Regulator following an ABC investigation that revealed serious safety concerns and incomplete installations.

Poundland's owner has released millions of pounds of funding to pay the discount retailer's suppliers - a breakthrough in talks about saving the company and its 10,500 staff.

Retailers are being warned not to mislead shoppers into thinking they’re getting more of a deal than they actually are during Black Friday sales.

A guide for Nigerian retailers on the options for sourcing dollars to fund inventory, including banks, parallel markets, crypto exchanges, and OTC desks. Read More: https://punchng.com/funding-inventory-how-nigerian-retailers-are-sourcing-dollars/

With the holidays quickly approaching, everyone will soon be on the hunt for gifts and the fastest way to get them. Thankfully, many retailers offer generous shipping policies, with some even providing free two-day shipping or same-day delivery if you’re willing to pay a little extra. And just in case the gift you choose isn’t quite […]

Black Friday officially kicks off on November 27th, but if you plan to make that the only day you buy gifts this holiday season, you’re missing out. Several prominent retailers, including Best Buy and Walmart, are preparing to roll out their holiday discounts both in-store and online. Best Buy is even offering price protection through the […]

Officials strongly advised middlemen against creating rumours on rice shortage to increase prices

The WA Commissioner for Consumer Protection launches civil court action against a fuel retailer it alleges has been making false or misleading claims about the octane rating of petrol.

A possible oil-price correction may bring festive relief as Truworths and TFG prioritise profitability over sales growth amid pressure on South African shoppers.

As shipping costs surge due to high fuel prices, smaller and medium-sized retailers struggle to keep up, and they face a difficult holiday season.

A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy the business.

SYDNEY, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Australia's 188-year-old department store chain, David Jones, was placed into voluntary administration on Thursday, as rising costs, sluggish retail sales and supply chain pressures weighed on its business.

Haji Lane offers visibility, while Joo Chiat provides room to linger. But for Singapore’s independent retailers, neither foot traffic nor a distinctive setting guarantees a sustainable business.

Customers are left wondering as the retailer calls in administrators while it struggles to pay its rent.

The 188-year-old department store's collapse comes after negotiations with key landlord Westfield broke down. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Wayfair said its sales jumped 10% in the third quarter as the retailer posted its strongest quarter since the pandemic.

Gordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.

AI toys with built-in chatbots could expose children to psychological harms and inappropriate material, according to MPs and peers who are urging Amazon and eBay to stop selling them.

Reader will no longer buy from UK suppliers unless they cover the cost of returning unsuitable goods

The Australian sharemarket finished its session higher after the Reserve Bank - as expected - raised interest rates to an 18-year record but signalled a wait-and-see approach to further tightening.

Consumer protection legislation stipulates a five-year expiry term for gift cards but the Fraser Group company saw things differently when it came to reader Audrey

A wave of legacy retail brands have been shutting up shop, but e-commerce brands tapped into their consumer base are taking their place.

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 […]

Poundland's bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.

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.

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.

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.

Customers have complained that stores are not displaying what they will be charged for bags

Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.

The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, claiming the retailer has charged customers more than advertised prices.

The Australian sharemarket had a muted morning but finished in the green thanks to a rally by BHP and Rio Tinto shares.

Manufacturers and their customers are using materials made without the clouds of dust that have sickened workers in quartz-cutting shops.

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

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 […]