France's Carrefour puts up 'shrinkflation' warning signs
Carrefour is telling its customers which products are smaller than they used to be.
2023-09-14 21:53
Exclusive-US Customs finds garments made with banned Chinese cotton -documents
By Katherine Masters NEW YORK Roughly 27% of tests performed on shoes and garments collected by U.S. Customs
2023-09-01 13:29
It's not just crime: What's really going on with SF's shrinking retail district
In many ways, San Francisco's downtown is in dire straits. The city's once bustling Union Square neighborhood, once teeming with shoppers, diners, and tourists, has suffered declining foot traffic and closing stores.
2023-08-31 00:53
British retail sales fall by larger-than-expected 1.2% in July
LONDON British retail sales fell more sharply than expected in July and were 1.2% lower than in June,
2023-08-18 14:23
It's a Barbie world — and pink is seeping into what we use, wear and eat
Stores, restaurants and independent entrepreneurs are taking full advantage of the history-making success of the "Barbie" movie to merchandise all kinds of pink products.
2023-08-11 00:55
Clothiers bet on 'cooling' fabrics as global temps rise
By Katherine Masters NEW YORK Retailers such as Macy's and Columbia Sportswear are expanding their use of "breathable"
2023-08-02 01:15
Global retailers cash in on Barbie movie craze
By Helen Reid Shoppers are snapping up Barbie hoop earrings, perfume, jumpsuits, and dresses as retailers seek to
2023-07-21 22:16
British retail sales beat expectations in June
By David Milliken LONDON British retail sales rose more than expected in June, boosted by unusually hot weather
2023-07-21 14:46
Fast grocery firms doomed by French dark store ban
Hampered by hostile new regulations, firms that promised instant grocery deliveries are leaving France.
2023-07-20 00:24
Back-to-school spending set for first decline in nine years as inflation bites - report
By Deborah Mary Sophia Back-to-school spending is expected to fall for the first time in nine years as
2023-07-12 12:15
UK shoppers boost spending again despite inflation's squeeze
LONDON British retail sales unexpectedly rose in May from April, suggesting most consumers were coping with high inflation's
2023-06-23 14:26
Retailers battle for uncertain back-to-school demand after ‘volatile’ quarter
By Katherine Masters NEW YORK Stocking shelves with low-priced notebooks and slashing prices on sneakers and uniforms, major
2023-06-06 09:48