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
Coles to move head office roles to India under Accenture deal
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Coles to move head office roles to India under Accenture deal

Coles to move 1000 head office roles to India under expanded Accenture deal to boost tech and capabilities.

Marie Wagner • Product Launches • August 10, 2026 • 3 min read
Indonesia delays e-commerce tax plan
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Indonesia delays e-commerce tax plan

Indonesia delays e-commerce tax plan to maintain public purchasing power with a 0.5% income tax collection scheme.

Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • August 8, 2026 • 4 min read
Etsy cuts 12 percent of its staff
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Etsy cuts 12 percent of its staff

Etsy cuts 12 percent of its staff under a restructuring plan to improve coordination and decision-making with staff cuts.

Monika Kruger • Product Launches • August 7, 2026 • 2 min read
Capri posts lower Q1 sales, revises outlook
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Capri posts lower Q1 sales, revises outlook

Capri Holdings sales dip in Q1 as revenue falls 3.5% to $769 million, but operating income rises to $17 million…

Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • August 6, 2026 • 2 min read
Retail losses hit 1 trillion dollars annually
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Retail losses hit 1 trillion dollars annually

Retail losses hit $1 trillion annually due to stock issues, affecting retail sales and revenue.

Monika Kruger • Flash Picks • August 6, 2026 • 4 min read