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US consumer confidence remains weak as retail spending shifts

The latest Consumer Confidence Index from The Conference Board shows that US consumers remain cautious, even though jobs are stable and spending continues.

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Olive Young to debut first US store in Pasadena, California

The 8,647ft² outlet will carry approximately 400 brands and 5,000 stock-keeping units spanning skincare, make-up, hair care, wellness and lifestyle.

Sustainability builds trust but fails to drive repeat purchase in retail

Sustainability is increasingly central to retail brand strategy, but its commercial impact on loyalty remains uneven.

Smart tools stores now use to catch thieves in real time

As retail crime becomes faster and more organised, retailers are adopting digital real-time tools to detect and respond to theft.

How RFID and AI are reinventing retail operations

RFID gives retailers real-time product visibility, while AI helps predict demand, automate decisions and identify operational risks.

Target reassesses AI strategy amid pricing shift – report

At a Reuters summit, Target India president Andrea Zimmerman said the retailer is moving from “using AI to running on AI,” but that usage-based pricing is complicating planning.

JD.com considers £2bn bid for UK online retailer Very Group – report

The Very Group is preparing to enter a formal auction after undergoing a financial restructuring that handed ownership control to US private equity company Carlyle earlier this year.

Lululemon enters Greece with first Athens store

Greece follows foray in Poland and Hungary, both in March 2026.