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Canadian outdoor and lifestyle brand Roots Corporation has agreed to be taken private by US brand management firm Marquee Brands. The post Canada’s Roots Corporation to go private in Marquee Brands deal appeared first on Retail Insight Network .
Marks & Spencer should selectively implement successful elements of its modernised Oxford Street flagship, The Pantheon, across its estate. The post Marks & Spencer must scale The Pantheon’s refurb strategically across its portfolio appeared first on Retail Insight Network .
Vinted has built one of Europe’s largest resale marketplaces without owning the goods traded on it, offering lessons for retailers on scaling and monetising resale. The post The business model behind Vinted’s success appeared first on Retail Insight Network .
France's consumer watchdog has imposed a €2.33m fine on Boohoo following an investigation into misleading commercial practices on the French version of its website. The post France fines Boohoo UK €2.33m over misleading discounts appeared first on Retail Insight Network .
Walmart reported second-quarter results for the period ended 31 July 2026, with net sales rising 5.9% to $186.10bn. The post Walmart raises FY27 outlook after Q2 net sales rise 5.9% appeared first on Retail Insight Network .
China has ordered domestic entities not to cooperate with an EU investigation into JD.com, alleging that the probe constitutes “undue extraterritorial jurisdiction”. The post China blocks cooperation with EU probe into JD.com’s Ceconomy bid appeared first on Retail Insight Network .
UK food inflation fell to 1.3% in July, its lowest rate since September 2021, even as wider inflation rose and higher energy bills put pressure on household budgets. The post UK food inflation falls to near five-year low appeared first on Retail Insight Network .
Target reported net earnings of $1.87bn for the quarter ended 1 August 2026, up 100.8% year-on-year, and raised its full-year guidance. The post Target’s Q2 net earnings rose 100.8% on tariff refund boost appeared first on Retail Insight Network .
UK retailers must withdraw disposable barbecues from stores and online as new government guidance responds to heightened wildfire risks from extreme heat and drought. The post UK retailers ordered to halt disposable barbecue sales appeared first on Retail Insight Network .
UK towns are competing for £20,000 grants to support local projects as high street footfall continues to lag behind other retail destinations. The post UK towns compete for £20,000 grants as high street footfall falls appeared first on Retail Insight Network .
US retail giant Amazon is set to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 cities and towns across the US by the end of 2026. The post Amazon to expand drone delivery to nearly 500 US locations by 2026 appeared first on Retail Insight Network .
Lowe's has narrowed its full-year 2026 (FY26) guidance, converting several previously ranged forecasts into single-point figures. The post Lowe’s narrows FY26 guidance as DIY demand softens appeared first on Retail Insight Network .
Academy Sports + Outdoors plans to open nine further stores this quarter across several US states, following the opening of two new locations in Ohio and Texas. The post Academy Sports + Outdoors to open 11 stores this quarter appeared first on Retail Insight Network .
US-based Gordon Brothers is exploring a sale of the discount retailer almost a year after taking it over, Sky News reported. The post Gordon Brothers explores Poundland exit – report appeared first on Retail Insight Network .
GlobalData research shows UK retailers are investing selectively in stores to give physical retail a clearer role alongside ecommerce. The post Why UK retailers are investing in stores again appeared first on Retail Insight Network .
Ikea is preparing to launch a platform in the UK that will let customers buy and sell pre-owned Ikea items directly with one another. The post Ikea to launch UK second-hand furniture marketplace for members appeared first on Retail Insight Network .
