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Roller Begins Clearance at Offenbach Ahead of Mid‑July Closure

The store shutdown reflects a targeted shrinkage strategy as Roller shifts resources to its strongest locations in response to weak consumer demand.

Oil & Vinegar Germany Enters Preliminary Insolvency as Stores Stay Open

Rewe Weighs Sale of Penny Market’s Nearly 500 Italian Stores

Hammer to Shut Final 21 Stores and Be Wound Up

Wolfgang Grupp Reaffirms Self-Reliant Business Playbook

High Court Clears Poundstretcher Creditor Vote as Chain Warns of Administration Risk

Germany’s Organic Food Sales Rise 6% in Q1 to €4.91 Billion

Ritter Sport to Cut About 70 Headquarters Jobs in First Layoffs in 110 Years

U.S. Mortgage Rates Edge Back Above 6% After Brief Dip

Painted Tree Closes More Than 60 Stores Nationwide, Gives Vendors 10 Days to Clear Out

Fantome Group and Ted Bodin Seek Court Debt Reorganization in Argentina

The Original Factory Shop Closes More Stores After Administration

KB Home Cuts Outlook After Weak Quarter, Speeds Shift to Build-to-Order

Mango to Return to Argentina Under Grimoldi Franchise With September Store Opening

Espírito Santo Supermarkets Close on Sundays as New Accord Takes Effect

Aires del Sur Files for Bankruptcy as Workers Occupy Río Grande Plant

Centrica Profit Halves as Warm Weather and Trading Slump Bite, Buybacks Paused for Energy-Security Investments

Gruma Reports Mixed Q4 2025 as U.S. Weakness Pressures Profits, Shares Drop About 7%

Eichbaum to Cut About 100 Jobs as Investor Talks Enter Decisive Phase

ASUS Raises ROG Xbox Ally X Price in Japan to ¥169,800