UK food prices defy 2026 surge predictions
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UK food prices defy 2026 surge predictions

UK food prices defy 2026 surge predictions, falling to 1.7% inflation—below forecasts and marking the lowest rate since August 2024.

Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 19, 2026 • 3 min read
Supermarkets trial face scans to cut theft
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Supermarkets trial face scans to cut theft

Supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths trial face scans to reduce theft and protect staff amid rising retail crime.

Marie Wagner • Flash Picks • August 18, 2026 • 2 min read
Frasers Group buys Harvey Nichols
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Frasers Group buys Harvey Nichols

Frasers Group buys Harvey Nichols for £40 million, expanding its luxury retail portfolio with six UK stores and 1,000+ employees.

Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 17, 2026 • 2 min read
UK retailers warn jobs at risk over zero-hours costs
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UK retailers warn jobs at risk over zero-hours costs

UK retailers warn proposed zero-hours contract reforms could risk jobs due to £2.9bn annual costs, threatening employment growth.

Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • August 16, 2026 • 3 min read
C&S Buys Majority Stake in Winn Dixie
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C&S Buys Majority Stake in Winn Dixie

C&S Wholesale Grocers acquires majority stake in Winn Dixie supermarket chain, expected to finalize in 2027 with Anthony Hucker as…

Monika Kruger • Flash Picks • August 15, 2026 • 3 min read
JD.com swings back to profit as sales dip
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JD.com swings back to profit as sales dip

JD.com returns to profit in Q2 2026 despite a 2.9% sales dip, driven by stronger retail margins and cost controls.

Marie Wagner • Product Launches • August 14, 2026 • 2 min read
Armani delays 15% stake sale past 2027
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Armani delays 15% stake sale past 2027

Armani postpones its 15% stake sale past 2027 due to market conditions and complexity, delaying the late founder’s original timeline.

Marie Wagner • Product Launches • August 13, 2026 • 2 min read
Climate risk reshapes retail property economics
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Climate risk reshapes retail property economics

Climate risk retail factors are reshaping property economics, forcing finance leaders to rethink operating costs and insurance premiums.

Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • August 12, 2026 • 4 min read
Tariffs shift US holiday shopping rush
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Tariffs shift US holiday shopping rush

US retailers rush holiday shopping early to avoid tariffs and supply-chain risks, impacting inventory planning and import volumes.

Monika Kruger • Buyer Guides • August 11, 2026 • 3 min read
UK watchdog eyes limits on Aldi and Lidl growth
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UK watchdog eyes limits on Aldi and Lidl growth

The UK watchdog proposes limits on Aldi and Lidl growth, subjecting them to land use restrictions like major supermarkets.

Marie Wagner • Product Launches • August 10, 2026 • 2 min read