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Etsy Returns to Growth as eBay Posts a Strong Quarter and Advances Depop Deal

The results point to a reset built on stronger buyer trends with a sharper focus on core marketplaces.

7‑Eleven to Close 645 North American Stores in FY2026 as It Refocuses on Food

Kohl’s Rules Out Major Store Closures or Openings in 2026 to Focus on Optimization

Amazon Launches 1- and 3-Hour Delivery Across the U.S.

JD.com Launches Joybuy Across Europe to Challenge Amazon With Fast Delivery and £3.99 Membership

Grocery Outlet Moves to Close 36 Stores This Year as Lease Marketing Begins

B&M Sets Four New UK Megastore Openings as Turnaround Takes Shape

Coles Profit Falls on $165 Million Provision as Sales Slow, Shares Slide

Claire’s UK Stores Slash Prices as Administration Enters Week Four

Amazon Overtakes Walmart as Largest U.S. Company by Annual Revenue

Southern Co‑op to Shut Three Convenience Stores on 24 February

Instacart Shares Jump 14% on Q4 Beat and Raised Q1 Outlook

Argos to Launch Curated Online Marketplace Within a Year

Ralph Lauren Lifts Outlook After Q3 Beat, Warns of Margin Squeeze From Tariffs

Morrisons Reports Festive Sales Rebound as Interest Costs Leave Annual Loss

Aldi Launches $9 Billion U.S. Expansion With 180-Plus Store Openings in 2026

Macy’s Names 14 Store Closures for Early 2026 Under Ongoing Overhaul

Macy’s Names 14 Store Closures for Early 2026 as Turnaround Push Continues

Costco’s December Sales Jump 8.5% as Online Surges, Lifting Shares

ABF Cuts Outlook After Primark Misses Holiday Targets, Shares Slump