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china.org.cn
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Ne Zha 2" Breaks Box Office Records, Fuels China's Economic Growth

Ne Zha 2," a Chinese animated film, achieved record-breaking 10 billion yuan (1.39 billion USD) in ticket sales, becoming the first animated film to reach this milestone in a single market; its success spurred economic growth in tourism and retail sectors, showcasing a collaborative production model...

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48% Bias Score

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smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Chemist Warehouse's $32 Billion ASX Debut Shakes Up Australian Pharma Retail

Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare merged to create a $32 billion Australian pharmaceutical giant, controlling 16% of the market, sparking debate about competition but resulting in significant wealth for founders and investors.

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56% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Beales Closes Final Store, Blaming UK Budget Changes

Beales, a 144-year-old department store chain, is closing its last store in Poole, England, in May 2024, blaming rising costs stemming from recent UK budget changes, impacting 25 employees and highlighting challenges faced by smaller retailers.

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48% Bias Score

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lefigaro.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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AI-Powered Cameras Reduce Retail Fraud by 68%

Mousquetaires Group is investing in Diebold Nixdorf's AI-powered camera technology to reduce self-checkout fraud; a trial at an Intermarché store showed a 68% reduction in shrinkage and a 12% decrease in cashier interventions, resulting in \$12,000 in secured sales.

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40% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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UK Retailers Demand End to Shein Customs Loophole

The UK government faces pressure from major retailers to close a customs loophole benefiting Shein, a Chinese-made fashion group, allowing it to avoid import duties on parcels below £135, causing unfair competition for struggling British businesses.

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64% Bias Score

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nos.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Blokker Bankruptcy Opens Doors for Other Retailers in the Netherlands

The bankruptcy of Dutch household goods chain Blokker has created opportunities for other retailers, with approximately 350 vacant stores now being sought after by discounters and other chains such as Kruidvat, Wibra, KIK, Shoeby, Van Haren, and Xenos. This highlights the resilience of the Dutch ret...

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36% Bias Score

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us.cnn.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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American Malls Reimagined: Mixed-Use Model Fuels Resurgence

American malls are undergoing a transformation, with 46% of redevelopments incorporating a "live, work, play" mixed-use model that includes residential units, medical facilities, and entertainment venues to attract younger consumers and combat the challenges posed by e-commerce.

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36% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Walgreens Shuts Five California Stores Amidst Nationwide Closures

Walgreens will close five underperforming stores in California by March 2024, impacting 93 employees, as part of a larger plan to shut over 1,000 stores by 2027 due to changing consumer behavior and online competition, while its competitor CVS has greater scale and leverage.

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44% Bias Score

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us.cnn.com
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Joann Fabrics to Close 500 Stores Amidst Second Bankruptcy

Joann Fabrics, a crafts and fabrics retailer, is closing approximately 500 stores nationwide due to its second bankruptcy filing in less than a year, citing inventory issues and a failed attempt to find a buyer, impacting communities and employees across all 50 states.

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28% Bias Score

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forbes.com
🌐 45% Global Worthiness
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Lidl Wins Approval for First In-Store Pub in Northern Ireland

A Northern Ireland High Court approved Lidl's application for its first in-store pub in Dundonald, County Down, rejecting a legal challenge that argued sufficient licensed premises already existed; the pub will seat approximately 45 customers and include an off-sales liquor store.

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36% Bias Score

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kathimerini.gr
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Amazon Surpasses Walmart in Sales: Internet Services Drive Record Revenue

Amazon exceeded Walmart in sales for the first time in Q4 2024, reaching \$187.8 billion, primarily due to its substantially larger internet services revenue, including emerging AI opportunities, while Walmart's retail sales remain comparable.

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44% Bias Score

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forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Walmart Acquires Monroeville Mall for Redevelopment

Walmart purchased the Monroeville Mall in Pennsylvania for \$34 million, partnering with Cypress Equities to redevelop the nearly 200-acre property into a mixed-use destination, including retail, hospitality, and potentially residential components.

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40% Bias Score

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