Tag: Retail
6 months ago
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Fishwife divorce: Becca Millstein and Caroline Goldfarb end up in court

High-profile tinned fish company Fishwife just landed a deal valuing them at $5 million on Shark Tank — but one of th...

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7 months ago
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Lululemon employees of color respond to founder's comments on DEI

Lululemon has long been plagued with diversity issues. Current and former employees are calling for change.

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9 months ago
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Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau kept kegs, cash on hand, ex-staff say

Some former Planet Fitness headquarters staff say Chris Rondeau's fondness for kegs and travelling with stacks of per...

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10 months ago
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Planet Fitness CEO​ Chris Rondeau doesn't know why he was fired

Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau​ was fired after a decade at the helm and replaced by ex-NH Gov. Craig Benson. The g...

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10 months ago
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How I started one of New York's first legal weed dispensaries

After Keshawn Warner was arrested for trying to buy weed in 2008, he spied a golden opportunity amid the increasing l...

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about 1 year ago
wsj.com

Alibaba Shares Are a Bet on Spinoffs, Not Growth

Chinese e-commerce company’s core business remains stuck in slow gear. But the stock could do well anyway.

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about 1 year ago
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Stocks Mixed With Debt-Ceiling Talks in Focus

Walmart stock gains after raising its full-year outlook

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about 1 year ago
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Why Is Inflation So Sticky? It Could Be Corporate Profits

Consumer spending has held up relatively well so far despite inflation, but experts say we’re approaching an inflecti...

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over 1 year ago
inews.co.uk

Books now cost more than £10 on average and expected to hit £12 in 2024

Waterstones boss James Daunt backed forthcoming price increases arguing that books are 'dramatically more expensive' ...

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over 1 year ago
tech.eu

Hawkr gets a sound £260k boost for live music merchandise

Today Hawkr is pleased to announce a £260,000 in a Seed round led by early-stage focused venture capital firm Jenson ...

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over 1 year ago
inews.co.uk

Co-op follows Tesco and Sainsbury's with cheaper prices for loyalty scheme members only

The battle among supermarkets for loyalty card sign-ups has intensified in recent months

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over 1 year ago
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Tesco Clubcard deals 'take advantage' of struggling shoppers, campaigners say

Shoppers are 'effectively paying a premium to protect their data' because they are denied the cheaper prices enjoyed ...

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over 1 year ago
thestar.com

Zellers is making a comeback. So, what about its restaurant?

Many fans of the discount store hoped the in-store diner will be part of its return.

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over 1 year ago
wsj.com

Antismoking Law in New Zealand Sets New Frontier in Battle Over Cigarettes

The law, by aiming to prevent a generation of people from legally buying cigarettes, marks progress for antismoking c...

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over 1 year ago
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Woolworths Uses Drinks Proceeds to Fund Pet Product Acquisition

Australian supermarket operator Woolworths Group Ltd. will take a 55% stake in regional pet-product retailer Petspira...

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over 1 year ago
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Sales Rise at Zara Owner Despite Economic Chill

The gains come against a backdrop of record-low consumer confidence in Europe in recent months, as high inflation hit...

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over 1 year ago
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Europeans Cut Back on Spending, Pointing to Recession Ahead

In contrast to the U.S., retail sales in Europe fell sharply as consumers were hit by significantly higher heating an...

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over 1 year ago
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H&M to Lay Off 1,500 Staff to Stem Rising Costs

Fast-fashion giant is latest retailer to announce job cuts amid high inflation

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over 1 year ago
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Alibaba Conjures Up Cost Savings

E-commerce giant’s operating profit rose a better-than-expected 68% because of lower expenses.

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over 1 year ago
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China Relief Rally Can Only Go So Far

Covid restrictions will remain onerous for some time, and there remain many other issues to spook in investors in China.

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almost 2 years ago
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Coles First-Quarter Sales Rise 1.8%, Strengthen Further in Second Quarter

Coles Group’s first-quarter sales rose by 1.8% on-year amid steep price rises, and the Australian supermarket operato...

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almost 2 years ago
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China’s GigaCloud Goes Public in U.S., Bucking Delisting Trend

The e-commerce company generates all of its revenue outside of China and says it is prepared to switch auditors if ne...

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almost 2 years ago
inews.co.uk

Sainsbury’s labelled ‘worst supermarket’ by disabled shoppers while Co-op comes top

Difficulties concerning the delivery process for online orders was the most common complaint, according to an analysi...

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almost 2 years ago
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Alibaba Passes Through the Storm Into the Slog

The worst of the tech crackdown in China may be over, but a weak economy—and a permanently changed regulatory environ...

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about 2 years ago
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McDonald's in UK vs Singapore: menu and price comparison, photos

Singapore's McDonald's menu items seemed better value for money, but it was cheaper to buy a cheeseburger, McFlurry, ...

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about 2 years ago
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Major pet food brands are missing from the UK's biggest supermarket chain after a spat with its s...

Tesco also clashed with Heinz last week with ketchup, soup, and baked beans in short supply in many of its stores.

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about 2 years ago
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Rite Aid and CVS are rationing purchases of emergency contraceptives to prevent shortages and sto...

Retailers have witnessed high demand for over-the-counter contraception after the Supreme Court's decision to overrul...

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about 2 years ago
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McDonald's is revamping its system of recruiting franchisees to bring in more diverse candidates,...

Franchisees will now have to be subject to a more stringent review every 20 years to ensure their suitability, the Wa...

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about 2 years ago
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Tampon manufacturers are trying to ramp up production as US Senator labels shortages 'very troubl...

The US is witnessing a squeeze on tampon supplies linked to supply chain snarls, which have also pushed up the cost o...

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about 2 years ago
inews.co.uk

Thousands of charity shops join gift card scheme to help customers on a budget

The Charity Shop Gift Card was launched to offer consumers a sustainable option when buying presents and the chance t...

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about 2 years ago
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Abbott Nutrition received a complaint over conditions at its Michigan plant months before the fac...

Abbott Nutrition closed its Michigan plant in February 2022 in the wake of complaints of illnesses in babies who cons...

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about 2 years ago
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UK movie theater chain cancels all screenings of a film labeled 'blasphemous' by protesters

Cineworld said it canceled screenings of "Lady of Heaven" to "ensure the safety" of its staff and customers, multiple...

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about 2 years ago
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JD Sports and Elite Sports accused of fixing prices of Rangers shirts 'at the expense of fans'

Rangers broke competition law along with retailers JD Sports and Elite Sports by fixing the retail prices of a replic...

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about 2 years ago
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KFC branches in Australia have started using cabbage in burgers and wraps to make up for lettuce ...

Lettuce shortages caused by extreme flooding in New South Wales and Queensland have led KFC to look for alternatives.

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about 2 years ago
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Missguided disables comments on Instagram as angry shoppers demand answers over missing orders

Missguided continued to promote deals and styles on social media as the business crumbled, making no mention of the c...

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about 2 years ago
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Missguided staff muted and sacked on pre-recorded conference call lasting just minutes

Axed employees likened the treatment to P&O Ferries’ widely condemned mass-redundancy video but said 'at least they g...

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about 2 years ago
inews.co.uk

Missguided enters administration with hundreds of jobs at risk and orders unfulfilled

The fast fashion retailer allowed customers to continue placing orders as the business teetered on the brink of collapse

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about 2 years ago
inews.co.uk

Scented candles 'inspired' by the Queen and coronation chicken dog food go on sale for Jubilee

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations have prompted a flurry of promotions from retailers, brands and pubs

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about 2 years ago
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British maker of baby milk for the royal family will fly formula to the US to combat shortages

Parents have struggled to find baby formula in the US in the wake of supply chain disruption and product recalls.

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