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Co-op Group and Southern Co-op propose merger to form enlarged society
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (348+ words) If the proposal proceeds, around 300, 000 Southern Co-op members would join the Co-op Group's existing membership base of approximately seven million. The Co-op Group and Southern Co-op have set out plans to combine their operations, creating a larger co-operative organisation. If…...
Singapore payment fees push retailers towards QR adoption
5+ hour, 9+ min ago (406+ words) Retailers in Singapore are reviewing how they accept digital payments as concerns grow over card processing fees linked to Visa and Mastercard. Search interest in terms such as "card processing fees, "QR payments Singapore, and "digital payments cost reflects growing…...
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4+ hour, 48+ min ago (11+ words) Bed Bath & Beyond plans $150m F9 Brands acquisition'Retail Insight Network...
Levi Strauss raises FY26 outlook after strong first-quarter performance
1+ day, 12+ min ago (424+ words) For the three months ended 1 March 2026, the company delivered stronger-than-expected performance across sales, margins and earnings per share. Levi Strauss & Co has increased its fiscal 2026 (FY26) guidance after reporting first-quarter (Q1) results that surpassed its earlier projections, supported by double-digit revenue growth....
European retail outlook mixed amid soft consumer demand
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (441+ words) The European retail sector entered 2026 with steady headline confidence, according to the latest European Commission survey, yet underlying indicators show growing strain. Retail sentiment across the European Union remained broadly stable in early 2026, but weakening sales and cautious expectations continue…...
Ace Hardware partners with Uber Eats for on-demand US delivery
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (281+ words) The collaboration is the latest step in Uber Eats" move beyond restaurant orders into retail segments such as home improvement, beauty and electronics. Ace Hardware has partnered with Uber Technologies to provide on-demand delivery from more than 3, 700 locations across all…...
n Fuse raises funding to allow retailers to place orders through messaging platforms
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (348+ words) AI-powered B2 B ordering platform n Fuse has secured "1. 7m ($1. 98m) to expand across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and American markets. The funding round saw participation from Eleven Ventures and LAUNCHub. Founded by former Coca-Cola executives Stoyan Ivanov and Stefan Radov, the…...
Qatar steps up retail regulation with digital inventory requirements
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (416+ words) Qatar is introducing mandatory digital inventory reporting for retailers, requiring businesses to link stock systems with government platforms and update data in real time. Qatar is tightening retail regulation through mandatory digital inventory reporting and stricter enforcement of compliance rules....
Amazon and USPS revise delivery deal, preserving most parcel volumes
2+ day, 43+ min ago (315+ words) Amazon has reached new delivery terms with the US Postal Service (USPS) that would allow the agency to keep 80% of its current Amazon parcel volumes, Reuters reported. The updated agreement represents a much smaller decline than earlier expectations. According to…...
Morrisons cuts prices on thousands of items for April
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (213+ words) Morrisons has reduced prices on thousands of products in its supermarkets and online, in a move it says is aimed at cutting the cost of everyday shopping. The cuts cover a wide mix of regular-purchase lines, spanning fresh food, own-label…...