UK retailers brace for new EU customs fees
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UK retailers brace for new EU customs fees

UK retailers must brace for new EU customs fees as the EU adds a €3 duty on low‑value imports and…

Lena Becker • Deal Velocity • September 2, 2026 • 3 min read
Academy Sports, Ariat to Open 200 Shops
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Academy Sports, Ariat to Open 200 Shops

Academy Sports + Outdoors partners with Ariat to open 200 dedicated Ariat shops, merging outdoor recreation and western wear.

Lena Becker • Deal Velocity • September 1, 2026 • 2 min read
Best Buy revenue rises 4 percent
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Best Buy revenue rises 4 percent

Best Buy reports 4.3% year-over-year revenue increase, raising full-year guidance with improved profitability and sales.

Lena Becker • Marketplace Pulse • August 31, 2026 • 3 min read
Bath & Body Works sales drop amid demand
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Bath & Body Works sales drop amid demand

Bath & Body Works sales slipped 2.3% in Q2 as weak domestic demand hits the retailer, yet operating income rose,…

Lena Becker • Category Sweeps • August 30, 2026 • 4 min read
Ulta raises full-year outlook after Q2 sales gain
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Ulta raises full-year outlook after Q2 sales gain

Ulta Beauty raises full-year outlook after Q2 sales gain, lifting net sales growth forecast to 6.7-7.2%. Learn why the retailer…

Lena Becker • Category Sweeps • August 29, 2026 • 2 min read
Walmart to build $1.3bn Georgia fulfilment hub
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Walmart to build $1.3bn Georgia fulfilment hub

Walmart invests $1.3bn in a Georgia fulfillment hub to boost same-day shipping with advanced automation, creating 1,000 jobs.

Lena Becker • Seller Rankings • August 28, 2026 • 2 min read
Shoplifting in Scotland rises 20% to 1000 incidents weekly
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Shoplifting in Scotland rises 20% to 1000 incidents weekly

Shoplifting in Scotland rises 20% to over 1,000 incidents weekly, contributing to a 10% increase in national crimes of dishonesty.

Lena Becker • Deal Velocity • August 27, 2026 • 3 min read
UK’s lowest earners lose spending power to energy costs
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UK’s lowest earners lose spending power to energy costs

UK's lowest earners lose spending power to rising energy costs, widening the gap between rich and poor households in the…

Lena Becker • Marketplace Pulse • August 26, 2026 • 2 min read
France fines Boohoo €2.33m over misleading discounts
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France fines Boohoo €2.33m over misleading discounts

France fines Boohoo €2.33m for misleading discounts. DGCCRF investigation reveals price discrepancies on the French website.

Lena Becker • Price Drops • August 24, 2026 • 2 min read
China Blocks EU Probe into JD Bid
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China Blocks EU Probe into JD Bid

China blocks EU probe into JD.com's $2.5 billion bid citing undue extraterritorial jurisdiction over possible subsidies, including financing and tax…

Lena Becker • Seller Rankings • August 22, 2026 • 2 min read