Tag #Retail

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Debenhams to Close Burnley Distribution Center, Jeopardizing 1200+ Jobs

Debenhams plans to close its Burnley distribution center, putting over 1200 jobs at risk starting in early 2026, as it transitions operations to Sheffield to enhance efficiency, impacting the local economy significantly.

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36% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
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Asda Sales Dip Slows Amidst IT Issues and Inflation

Asda's sales fell 0.2 percent in the three months to June 30, a slowdown from the first quarter's 5.9 percent drop, due to temporary stock issues from a £1 billion IT transformation and rising food inflation; the chairman expects further difficulties.

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40% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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Debenhams Considers PLT Sale, 1,251 Job Losses Amidst £264 Million Loss

Debenhams, facing £264 million pretax losses and falling sales, is considering selling its Pretty Little Thing brand and closing its Burnley distribution center, potentially resulting in 1,251 job losses, while also announcing a restructuring plan that includes cost-cutting and stock reduction.

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44% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
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Poundland Seeks Court Approval to Avoid Collapse

Poundland, facing administration by September 7, 2025, seeks High Court approval for a rescue plan involving store closures, job cuts (around 1,350), and rent reductions to secure £90 million in funding from Gordon Brothers, following a £1 sale and struggling with a £35.7 million pre-tax loss in 202...

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44% Bias Score

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US Retailers Face Rising Costs Due to Tariffs

Four major US retailers—Walmart, Home Depot, Target, and Lowe's—are facing increased costs due to Trump-era tariffs, prompting price adjustments and supply chain diversification efforts; Walmart's inventory rose $2.1 billion due to higher import costs.

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28% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
npr.org
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Walmart Confirms Tariff-Driven Price Increases

Walmart, along with other major retailers, is raising prices due to weekly tariff increases, impacting consumer spending, particularly among middle- and lower-income shoppers, although some mitigation strategies are currently in place.

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40% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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Asda Sales Dip Amidst Rising Business Taxes and Weak Consumer Confidence

Asda's sales fell 0.2% to £5.3bn in the three months to June 30th, despite price cuts averaging 22% on more than half its products, driven by increased business taxes and weak consumer confidence; the supermarket chain plans to invest significantly to counter this.

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
theglobeandmail.com
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BMO and BNS Q3 Profits Exceed Expectations, Driving Analyst Price Target Hikes

Analysts raised price targets for Bank of Montreal (BMO) and Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) after both banks reported Q3 profits exceeding expectations due to lower-than-anticipated loan loss provisions, with BMO seeing average price target jump to C$169.77 and BNS to C$86.54.

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32% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
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UK Shop Prices Surge Amidst Budgetary Impact

British shop prices increased by 0.9 percent year-on-year, the fastest rise in over a year, driven by a 4.2 percent surge in food prices due to increased business costs from the recent budget, potentially resulting in up to 300,000 job losses by 2028.

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64% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
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Target CEO Steps Down Amidst Declining Sales and Controversies

Target CEO Brian Cornell is stepping down amid declining sales and controversies over its Pride collection and diversity initiatives, leaving the company facing challenges in regaining customer trust and improving operational efficiency.

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48% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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US Tariffs Squeeze Retail Giants' Margins

Walmart, Home Depot, Target, and Lowe's reported significant cost increases due to US tariffs in Q2 2024, prompting price increases and impacting margins; Target experienced a decline in sales and profit margins, while others successfully maintained margins.

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28% Bias Score

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forbes.com
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Bed Bath & Beyond Bypasses California Due to High Costs

Bed Bath & Beyond, reborn from bankruptcy, will not open new stores in California due to high operating costs, opting for online sales there instead while planning 300 new stores nationwide in the next two years.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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