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Image for Zara turns to AI to generate fashion imagery using real-life modelsHeadlines

Zara Turns to AI to Generate Fashion Imagery Using Real-Life Models

Image for Birkenstock sees muted sales growth and profit as tariffs hurt marginsFinance

Birkenstock Sees Muted Sales Growth and Profit as Tariffs Hurt Margins

Image for UK consumer spending and confidence is muted, says Currys bossFinance

UK Consumer Spending and Confidence Is Muted, Says Currys Boss

Image for Beauty retailer Douglas tempers growth forecasts for 2026 and beyondFinance

Beauty Retailer Douglas Tempers Growth Forecasts for 2026 and Beyond

Image for UK electricals retailer Currys says well placed for Christmas

UK Electricals Retailer Currys Says Well Placed for Christmas

Date: December 18, 2025

LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - British electricals retailer Currys reported a more than doubling in first half profit and kept its guidance for full-year growth, saying trading in the second half so far,...

Image for Discounter Pepco eyes faster 'cookie-cutter' store rollout after profit jump

Discounter Pepco Eyes Faster 'cookie-Cutter' Store Rollout After Profit Jump

Date: December 17, 2025

GDANSK, Poland, Dec 17 (Reuters) - European discount retailer Pepco Group on Wednesday guided for underlying core profit growth of at least 9% and 250 store openings in the 2026 financial year,...

Image for UK's Card Factory warns on profit as weak sales dim holiday outlook

UK's Card Factory Warns on Profit as Weak Sales Dim Holiday Outlook

Date: December 12, 2025

Dec 12 (Reuters) - British retailer Card Factory warned of lower annual profit on Friday due to weak UK store sales that have persisted into the critical holiday shopping season, a grim update that...

Image for EU to impose 3 euro duty on e-commerce parcels from July 2026

EU to Impose 3 Euro Duty on E-Commerce Parcels From July 2026

Date: December 12, 2025

BRUSSELS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - European Union finance ministers agreed on Friday to set a 3 euro ($3.52) custom duty on low-value parcels arriving in the bloc, part of an attempt to crack down on cheap...

Image for UK's WH Smith delays results again over audit review

UK's Wh Smith Delays Results Again Over Audit Review

Date: December 12, 2025

Dec 12 (Reuters) - Britain's WH Smith delayed the publication of its preliminary annual results for the second time on Friday, as the travel retailer struggles with the fallout of some accounting...

Image for EU orders Hungary to drop food price cap on foreign retailers

EU Orders Hungary to Drop Food Price Cap on Foreign Retailers

Date: December 11, 2025

By Foo Yun Chee and Inti Landauro BRUSSELS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Thursday ordered Hungary to scrap a limit set on retail price margins on food products and drugstore articles...