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Rozetka: How Ukraine’s retail sector is adapting to war

Ukraine’s retailers are trading efficiency for resilience as war forces a radical rethink of how goods are stored, moved and sold.

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High US diesel prices put retailers and consumers under pressure

US diesel prices above $6 a gallon are raising freight and delivery costs across the retail supply chain, putting pressure on retailers and consumers.

Amazon Now crosses $1bn in gross annualised sales – report

Amazon India country manager Samir Kumar said the growth has been driven by orders doubling every quarter.

Kroger trims 2026 sales outlook despite profit gains

Quarterly operating profit rose to $971m from $863m, while net earnings attributable to Kroger increased to $641m from $609m.

England’s Overnight Visitor Levy could squeeze high-street spending, retailers warn

Independent retailers warn England’s planned visitor levy could curb high-street spending unless revenues are reinvested locally.

US retail imports stay strong as demand holds

Resilient consumer demand is extending the 2026 US retail import peak into September despite tariffs, inflation and higher fuel costs.

Scottish retailers urge government to rule out new taxes

Scottish retailers are calling for lower business costs and measures to support consumer spending ahead of the 2027-28 Budget.

What John Lewis results reveal about the UK shopper

GlobalData research shows cautious UK shoppers are delaying discretionary purchases, putting pressure on John Lewis across key categories.

Independent retailers press Chancellor for business rates action ahead of Budget

UK independent retailers are urging the Chancellor to take action on business rates and employment costs ahead of the Budget.

UK retailers face greater unfair dismissal exposure under six-month rule

British retailers face growing pressure to manage new hires effectively as unfair dismissal protection moves from two years to six months.

Amazon to invest $230m in Whole Foods staff benefits

The company said the new health, family and financial benefits will begin on 1 January 2027, when US Whole Foods Market team members will gain access to Amazon’s benefits package.

Primark to offer home delivery in Great Britain for first time

To support the new channel, the retailer has bought a highly automated fulfilment centre in Sheffield, following what ABF termed “a detailed review”.