retail-trade

Image for Walmart hits $1 trillion market value, joins club dominated by Big Tech giantsFinance

Walmart Hits $1 Trillion Market Value, Joins Club Dominated by Big Tech Giants

Image for PepsiCo to cut prices of Lay's, Doritos as consumers push backFinance

PepsiCo to Cut Prices of Lay's, Doritos as Consumers Push Back

Image for Capri reports another quarter of declines for Michael Kors, shares fallFinance

Capri Reports Another Quarter of Declines for Michael Kors, Shares Fall

Image for UK grocery inflation eases to nine‑month low of 4.0%, says WorldpanelFinance

UK Grocery Inflation Eases to Nine‑month Low of 4.0%, Says Worldpanel

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Bank of England to Consult on Alternatives to Debit and Credit Cards

Date: February 2, 2026

By David Milliken LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Bank of England said on Monday that it will launch a public consultation in the coming months on how consumer payments should work in the future,...

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Polish E-Commerce Firm Erli Sues Allegro Over Pricing Practices

Date: February 2, 2026

GDANSK, Poland, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Polish e-commerce platform Erli has sued larger rival Allegro, accusing it of abusing its dominant position by effectively forcing sellers to raise their prices...

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German Retail Industry Sees 2% Revenue Growth in 2026

Date: February 2, 2026

DUESSELDORF, Germany, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Germany's retail sector expects 2026 revenue to rise by 2%, industry association HDE said on Monday, reflecting tepid consumer sentiment in Europe's largest...

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German Retail Sales Inch up in December

Date: February 2, 2026

Feb 2 (Reuters) - German retail sales rose slightly less than expected in December, increasing by 0.1% compared with the previous month, data showed on Monday. Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted...

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In the Fight for Early Payouts From Bankrupt Saks, Big Luxury Brands Have the Edge

Date: January 30, 2026

By Nicholas P. Brown NEW YORK, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Some of the world’s biggest luxury brands are quietly exerting their influence in talks with bankrupt Saks Global, pushing the retailer for favorable...

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Gold Rally Pushes Italian Jewellers to Make Leaner Designs

Date: January 30, 2026

By Alessandro Parodi Jan 29 (Reuters) - In Italy's storied gold‑making hubs, jewellers are reworking their designs to trim gold content as they race to blunt the impact of record prices and appeal to...