Retail Leadership & Strategy

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The Journey Of A South Asian Beauty Brand Amidst Trump’s Tariff Wars

How South Asian beauty brand THE RANI GLOW is thriving in North America while adjusting to Trump-era tariffs, supply chain shifts, and a growing customer base.

ByBianca Salonga,

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Apr 17, 2025

Sainsbury’s Leads FTSE 100 Higher As Profits Burst Through £1 Billion

Sales across its Sainsbury's stores and website increased 4.2% in financial 2025, driving underlying retail operating profit 7.2% higher.

ByRoyston Wild,

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Apr 16, 2025

March Retail Sales Surge In Advance Of Trump Tariffs

Retail and food service sales advanced at an unexpectedly high rate of 4.6% on a seasonally-adjusted basis in March, bringing the total year up 4.1% over previous year.

ByPamela N. Danziger,

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Apr 16, 2025

Lids Launches New Retail Concept Leaning Into Personalization

Lids, a global sports retailer has launched of a refreshed retail store concept, designed to elevate the shopping experience with a strong focus on personalization ...

BySharon Edelson,

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Apr 16, 2025

WH Smith Shares Fall As Travel Sales Jump 12%

Rising Travel sales pushed group revenues 3% higher during the six months to February. But ongoing strife at its High Street operation pulled profits lower.

ByRoyston Wild,

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Apr 15, 2025

B&M Shares Rise As FY Earnings Tipped At Mid-Point Of Guidance

Group sales during the 52 weeks to March 29 were £5.6 billion, leading B&M to predict adjusted EBITDA of between £605 million and £625 million.

ByRoyston Wild,

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Apr 14, 2025

How To Move Your Bar Without Breaking The Bank — Or Any Bottles

Investing in moving your wine is almost as important as the wine itself.

ByLela London,

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Apr 14, 2025

The Vibrant Afterlives Of Dearly Departed American Malls

Shuttered malls are being transformed to give them second lives as live-work-play settings, academic institutions, hospitality/entertainment complexes and more.

ByJeffrey Steele,

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Apr 14, 2025

Home Depot Over Lowe’s? Yes, Here’s Why

Why would investors consider buying Home Depot stock (NYSE: HD) at 25 times earnings, while Lowe’s stock (NYSE: LOW) trades at a lower multiple of 19?

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Apr 14, 2025

Sam’s Club To Open 15 New Stores Yearly As It Rivals Costco And BJ’s Expansion

In times of doubt, join our club, could well be the message from Walmart as it plans expansion of its Sam’s Club stores amid increasing competition with Costco and BJ's.

ByMark Faithfull,

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