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UK Budget triggers split response across retail industry

The latest Budget cuts business rates for small shops while raising them for large retailers and chains.

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SPAR Austria to acquire 23 Unimarkt stores across five regions 

The purchase agreement covers 11 stores in Styria, five in Upper Austria, four in Lower Austria, two in Salzburg and one in Burgenland.

Amazon warns users over surge in impersonation scams 

Attackers are targeting users by imitating Amazon across email, text, phone calls and browser notifications.

Co-op to open 11 new stores as part of expansion 

The openings are part of a push to add 50 outlets in November and December 2025 ahead of the Christmas trading period. 

Kohl’s trims full-year 2025 sales outlook as Q3 earnings weaken

The US-based omnichannel retailer now anticipates net sales for fiscal 2025 to decline between 3.5% and 4%.

Kingfisher raises 2026 profit guidance despite weaker UK and Polish markets

For Q3 2025, the retailer reported total group sales of £3.25bn, an increase of 1% on a reported basis.

Dick’s raises 2025 outlook as Foot Locker integration advances 

The company completed its $2.5bn acquisition of Foot Locker in September 2025 and is reviewing underperforming assets.