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Retailers post early holiday results — and Wall Street isn’t impressed
Lululemon, Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle all hiked their holiday guidance, but Abercrombie's growth is slowing.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Macy’s stock slides as retailer warns Q4 sales could be weaker than expected
Macy’s gave its fourth-quarter update just days after announcing a slate of store closures.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
Google Joins the AI Shopping Revolution With Agent Tools for Retailers
The next stage of AI development, which lets the technology act with more autonomy and performs some customer service actions, is being applied to an industry that must constantly embrace change.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Former British child star dies in Los Angeles wildfire, mother says
Rory Sykes' mother said she was unable to help her son due to a broken arm.The Hill - Jan. 12 -
British Steel blunder forced Scunthorpe blast furnace closure
Shutdown last year blamed on wrong coal and is latest sign of difficulties at Chinese-owned operationsFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
A murder that shook British India and toppled a king
A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
British hiker's family devastated as items found
Aziz Ziriat's family say they are devastated as his phone case is found by search teams in the Dolomites.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Friend of British hiker missing in Italy voices ‘acceptance’ as search continues
Joe Stone says authorities ‘trying everything’ to find Aziz Ziriat after body of Sam Harris discovered on Wednesday. A close friend of a British hiker who has been missing in the Dolomites since ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Memories of rosy Christmas fade as UK retailers brace for tough 2025
Groups including Sainsbury’s, Next and M&S warn of higher prices and weaker demand as costs and inflation riseFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Wayfair to exit Germany, cut 730 jobs as it looks to focus on physical retail
Wayfair, an early e-commerce disruptor, wants to focus more on physical retail and has decided to exit the German market and cut 730 jobs as a result.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
We're buying more of this retail stock that's showing positive sales momentum
The company is having a nice fourth quarter, according to a note published by Truist on Friday.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Amazon aims to expand advertising business by letting retailers use its ad tools on their stores
Amazon Retail Ad Service will allow sites to show "contextually relevant ads in the right place and at the right time" in search results, the company said.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Eggs over potato chips: Brits are getting healthier but not happier, top retailers say
Brits are getting healthier but not happier, according to updates from three of the company’s biggest food outlets.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Wall Street’s riskiest stocks are melting down as retail traders face ‘day of reckoning’
Retail traders who had developed a taste for gambling on speculative stocks were facing a day of reckoning on Wednesday as many of their favorite trades suffered a startling meltdown.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Body found in search for missing British hikers in Italy
Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Samuel Harris, 35, from London, had not been heard from since 1 January.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Britain’s retail ‘boomer’ chains are making a comeback
Youth is wasted on the young with 160-year-old Next showing a steady cash flow despite rising costsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Search launched for British hikers missing in Dolomites
Aziz Ziriat and Samuel Harris were last heard from on 1 January and never boarded a flight home.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Elon Musk and His Megaphone, X, Rattle British Politics
With 211 million followers on social media, the multibillionaire seems intent on using his global platform to rattle British politics.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
December sales provide little cheer for retailers
Black Friday boosted monthly sales, but overall 2024 was a lacklustre year for retail, figures show.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
British AI startup with government ties is developing tech for military drones
Exclusive: Concerns raised over role of Faculty AI, which has worked with NHS and government safety body. A company that has worked closely with the UK government on artificial intelligence safety, ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
How Myles Smith wrote 2024's biggest British hit
The Luton-born singer-songwriter has taken fourth place on BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
UK retail sales growth ‘minimal’ in final quarter of 2024, data shows
BRC survey suggests consumers stayed cautious during what is usually busiest time of yearFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
British prime minister condemns 'lies and misinformation' after Musk attacks
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the “lies and misinformation” undermining the United Kingdom’s democracy and his record after Elon Musk’s continued attacks. Starmer was asked about a ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
5,471-Piece Lord Of The Rings Barad-dur Lego Set Releases At Major Retailers
The Lord of the Rings: Barad-dur Lego Set (5,471 Pieces) $460 | Save $46 with My Best Buy ...GameSpot - Jan. 6 -
Pete Songi on Elon Musk interfering in British politics – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Man charged with helping ex-British soldier in London prison getaway
London police say a man has been charged with assisting a former British soldier later convicted of spying for Iran in his escape from prisonABC News - Jan. 6 -
How The Vivienne became a breakout star of British drag
The Vivienne, who has died aged 32, was unapologetically unique and hilariously straight-talking.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Fortnite Lego Sets Launch At Major Retailers, Including Amazon And Walmart
Lego Fortnite Battle Bus (954 Pieces) ...GameSpot - Jan. 5 -
Prince William ‘shocked and saddened’ by death of British man in New Orleans attack
Edward Pettifer, stepson of princes’ former nanny, was one of 14 killed in New Year’s Day truck attack. The Prince of Wales has said he is shocked and saddened by the death of his former nanny’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Retail investors never had so many ways to invest. What’s at stake in 2025.
New technology can make investing easier — or more complicated — for retail investors.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
David Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89
His 15 well-plotted novels teemed with romance and strange coincidence. An erudite literary critic with an ear for language, he also wrote a raft of nonfiction books.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
The Biggest U.S. Retailers Increased Their Dominance in 2024
Using distinct but overlapping business models, Amazon, Costco, and Walmart captured over half of recent growth in retailing, and are squeezing smaller rivals hard.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
British woman and fiance found dead in Vietnam villa
Greta Marie Otteson, 33, was discovered dead in a room at a tourist villa in Hoi An, police said.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Bodies of British woman and South African fiance found in Vietnam tourist villa
No evidence of physical trauma on Greta Marie Otteson and Arno Els Quinton, who were found in separate rooms . The bodies of a British woman and her fiance have been discovered in separate rooms at ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
British factories suffer winter chill as government ‘dampens confidence’ – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as 2025 starts with trepidation over new US administration’s trade policies, and global manufacturing sector struggles. Nine out ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Preventing a British royal regency nightmare
Being regent would thrust Harry onto the global stage — which he and Meghan have arguably attempted to crash repeatedly since “Mexiting.”The Hill - Jan. 2 -
New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists
Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.BBC News - Jan. 1