Ulta raises full-year outlook after Q2 sales gain
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Ulta raises full-year outlook after Q2 sales gain

Ulta Beauty raises full-year outlook after Q2 sales gain, lifting net sales growth forecast to 6.7-7.2%. Learn why the retailer…

Lena Becker • Category Sweeps • August 29, 2026 • 2 min read
Walmart to build $1.3bn Georgia fulfilment hub
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Walmart to build $1.3bn Georgia fulfilment hub

Walmart invests $1.3bn in a Georgia fulfillment hub to boost same-day shipping with advanced automation, creating 1,000 jobs.

Lena Becker • Seller Rankings • August 28, 2026 • 2 min read
Shoplifting in Scotland rises 20% to 1000 incidents weekly
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Shoplifting in Scotland rises 20% to 1000 incidents weekly

Shoplifting in Scotland rises 20% to over 1,000 incidents weekly, contributing to a 10% increase in national crimes of dishonesty.

Lena Becker • Deal Velocity • August 27, 2026 • 3 min read
UK’s lowest earners lose spending power to energy costs
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UK’s lowest earners lose spending power to energy costs

UK's lowest earners lose spending power to rising energy costs, widening the gap between rich and poor households in the…

Lena Becker • Marketplace Pulse • August 26, 2026 • 2 min read
France fines Boohoo €2.33m over misleading discounts
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France fines Boohoo €2.33m over misleading discounts

France fines Boohoo €2.33m for misleading discounts. DGCCRF investigation reveals price discrepancies on the French website.

Lena Becker • Price Drops • August 24, 2026 • 2 min read
China Blocks EU Probe into JD Bid
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China Blocks EU Probe into JD Bid

China blocks EU probe into JD.com's $2.5 billion bid citing undue extraterritorial jurisdiction over possible subsidies, including financing and tax…

Lena Becker • Seller Rankings • August 22, 2026 • 2 min read
How Vinted thrives selling secondhand fashion
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How Vinted thrives selling secondhand fashion

Discover how Vinted dominates secondhand fashion with €10.8B in trades, boosting revenue 38% and redefining sustainable retail.

Lena Becker • Marketplace Pulse • August 22, 2026 • 4 min read
UK retailers ordered to halt disposable barbecue sales
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UK retailers ordered to halt disposable barbecue sales

UK retailers ordered to halt disposable barbecue sales to reduce wildfire risks amid extreme heat and drought. Find out the…

Lena Becker • Price Drops • August 21, 2026 • 3 min read
Food inflation falls to five year low
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Food inflation falls to five year low

Food inflation falls to five year low at 1.3% in July, driven by decrease in meat prices and vegetable costs,…

Lena Becker • Category Sweeps • August 20, 2026 • 3 min read
Albertsons hires former Fresh Market executive as chief marketing officer
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Albertsons hires former Fresh Market executive as chief marketing officer

Albertsons hires former Fresh Market executive Emily Turner as new chief marketing officer to reinvigorate performance and customer loyalty.

Lena Becker • Deal Velocity • August 19, 2026 • 2 min read