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UK labour law reforms spark concern over retail jobs and flexibility

The UK’s upcoming employment rights reforms are prompting a cautious response from the retail sector, which employs a large share of part-time and flexible workers.

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Williams Sonoma teams up with Oakville Grocery on food range

The collection draws on the shared “heritage” of both brands in Northern California’s wine country and focuses on artisanal food items.

Morrisons cuts prices on thousands of items for April

The cuts cover a wide mix of regular-purchase lines, spanning fresh food, own-label essentials and a selection of branded products.

Governments take targeted action as fuel prices hit retail

As petrol prices surge following disruptions linked to the Iran war, governments are taking selective action rather than broad interventions.

Bed Bath & Beyond agrees $150m takeover of The Container Store

The retailer said its newly created subsidiary, Falcon Merger Sub, will be merged into The Container Store, leaving the latter as a wholly owned unit of Bed Bath & Beyond.

Tokyo Lifestyle’s Hong Kong unit secures HK$20m investment

The company said the funding was secured under a strategic investment agreement signed on 1 May 2025, with the full amount scheduled to be received by 31 March 2026.

Saks Global plans to exit bankruptcy this summer with $500m funding

The retailer said the latest agreement is intended to provide suppliers with greater confidence around payment for merchandise delivered to its luxury department stores.

China issues new e-commerce guidance after EU safety concerns – report

The policy update follows pressure from EU lawmakers, who have pointed to an increase in unsafe products entering the bloc and to limits on access to China’s market.