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Tesco to open 70 new express stores in growth push

Tesco is stepping up its investment in UK convenience retail, with more than 70 new Tesco Express stores scheduled to open by the end of its 2026/27 financial year.

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EU ends duty-free loophole for small online parcels

The European Union has approved new customs rules ending the €150 low-value import exemption, replacing it with a flat €3 duty per item category from 1 July 2026.

Carrefour enters talks to sell Romanian operations to Paval Holding

If completed, the transaction would transfer all the group’s Romanian activities to Paval Holding, the owners of DIY chain Dedeman.

Why cyber risk Is now a retail KPI

Cyber risk has become a strategic concern for retail leaders as digital attacks increasingly influence revenue, demand patterns and operational stability.

Suppliers seek safeguards over consignment stock in Saks DIP talks – report

Vendors have sought assurances that lenders would not assert rights over concession or consignment inventory, or related cash proceeds.

UK toys & games retailers must defend collectables categories from the rising threat of second-hand

While first-hand growth will remain strongest in action figures and soft toys, these categories face the sharpest substitution risk from second-hand.

Ahold Delhaize lifts Q4 profit, sets 2026 outlook

Net income increased to $577m from $380m a year earlier.

Shopify posts 30% revenue growth and launches $2bn buyback

For the year ending 31 December 2025, gross merchandise volume (GMV) climbed to $378.44bn from $292.27bn in 2024.