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
Eagle Outfitters CEO wins top retail honour
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Eagle Outfitters CEO wins top retail honour

American Eagle Outfitters CEO wins top retail honour as Visionary 2027 award recipient for his three-decade tenure leading the apparel…

Monika Kruger • Brand Spotlights • August 5, 2026 • 3 min read
AI watches over retail workers
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AI watches over retail workers

AI transforms retail worker monitoring with video analytics to enhance safety and efficiency in stores with retail ai.

Monika Kruger • Product Launches • August 5, 2026 • 2 min read
Weston bid casts doubt on Boots deal
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Weston bid casts doubt on Boots deal

The £7bn Boots takeover bid faces uncertainty as the Weston family revises terms, casting doubt on the deal’s future.

Marie Wagner • Flash Picks • August 4, 2026 • 2 min read