16+ hour, 15+ min ago  (389+ words) Lincolnshire Co-op has launched a wide-ranging business transformation programme as the UK-based retailer grapples with falling revenues and sharply reduced earnings. The independent co-operative operates more than 200 trading sites across Lincolnshire, UK, and neighbouring counties, covering food retail, funeral, pharmacy,…...

21+ hour, 11+ min ago  (585+ words) UK retailers employed fewer people in early 2026 than at any point since comparable records began, according to new figures based on official data. UK retail employment has fallen to its lowest level on record, according to new figures based on…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (329+ words) The retailer said the move follows the removal of 25, 000t of plastic since the start of its Act For Food programme. French retailer Carrefour plans to remove more than 5, 000 tonnes (t) of plastic from product packaging and pass savings to customers through…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (243+ words) Amazon could face legal action from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a case that may expose the company to civil penalties worth billions of dollars, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. The regulator has prepared a possible complaint against…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (271+ words) The new stores form part of Aldi's long-term target of growing its UK network to 1, 500 locations." German discount supermarket chain Aldi is set to open 16 new stores across the UK over the coming months, as the company continues to build…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (388+ words) The US Supreme Court has refused to hear Macy's challenge to a labour board ruling that requires the retailer to compensate dozens of workers it unlawfully dismissed. The refusal leaves intact a lower court decision upholding the National Labor Relations…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (41+ words) Retail Insight Network Unlock Free Access to Premium Content Explore exclusive retail forecasts, expert insights and in-depth analysis of the trends shaping the industry. With a free Retail Insight Network profile, you can:...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (364+ words) Alibaba is in discussions to acquire Chinese on-demand fresh-grocery delivery platform Pupu in a deal reportedly worth $1. 5bn. A Nikkei Asia source familiar with Pupu confirmed that talks with Alibaba are under way, but the platform is under no pressure to…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (332+ words) This marks the brand's first physical presence in the Romanian market and offers its athletic and lifestyle product range to local shoppers. Lululemon has launched in Romania through a franchise partnership with Arion Retail Group, the company's fourth new market…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (316+ words) Established in 2020, Kirana Club has more than 4. 1 million registered retailers on its platform. Indian e-commerce company Meesho has agreed to purchase Kirana Club, a community-focused B2 B commerce platform, in a transaction valued at Rs2. 02bn ($21. 34m). Established in 2020 by Anshul Gupta and Aishwarya…...