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Target’s comeback just recruited a 7-Eleven veteran. What can Joe DePinto change?
Target Corporation is adding a veteran of convenience retail, loyalty programmes and fresh food as Michael Fiddelke pushes the retailer through a capital-intensive growth reset.
Nike is removing more than 1,000 China digital storefronts, but will fewer sellers revive sales?
Nike is replacing a sprawling network of partner-run China e-commerce storefronts with tightly controlled digital flagships, betting that consistency and pricing discipline can revive growth.
Ocado Group (LSE: OCDO) rebounds as Wisconsin CFC deal tests US recovery case
Ocado has secured a new automated customer fulfilment centre agreement involving a former Kroger facility in Wisconsin, providing an early test of whether its expensive automation can be redeployed beyond grocery and revive commercial momentum in the United States.
JD Sports (LSE: JD.) installs Darren Shapland as interim chair as leadership transition enters critical phase
Darren Shapland has taken interim control of the JD Sports board as the global retailer confronts weaker underlying sales, margin pressure and a demanding succession search.
Frasers Group (LSE: FRAS) crosses 30% HUGO BOSS threshold as €38 takeover offer enters final week
Frasers Group has moved beyond Germany’s mandatory takeover threshold, but HUGO BOSS shareholder resistance and Frasers’ rising debt leave the final ownership outcome unresolved.
Why BP is selling its Austrian forecourts to the same Swiss buyer that took its Zurich network
BP p.l.c. agrees Austrian retail and EV charging sale to volenergy AG, adding another building block to the $20 billion divestment plan ahead of 4 August results.
Burberry Group plc (LSE: BRBY) extends recovery as Q1 retail revenue reaches ÂŁ455m
Burberry Group plc reported its fourth consecutive quarter of comparable sales growth as stronger demand in the Americas and Greater China offset weaker tourist spending across Europe and the Middle East. The luxury group’s strategy is attracting new and younger customers, but a sharp share-price decline showed that investors still require stronger evidence of accelerating sales and sustainable margin recovery.
Coles (ASX: COL) shares rise as retailer walks away from reported A$4bn Greencross deal
Coles shares rose after it abandoned a reported A$4 billion Greencross deal, easing concerns over valuation, debt, integration and strategic distraction.
Frasers Group (LSE: FRAS) shares fall as profit miss and takeover uncertainty cloud FY27 outlook
Frasers Group delivered stronger retail margins, international scale and Frasers Plus growth, but a profit miss, ÂŁ232 million of intangible impairments and rising debt exposed the execution cost behind its expansion strategy.
Dunelm (LSE: DNLM) shares rise as ÂŁ1.83bn sales offset flat full-year profit
Dunelm Group delivered resilient fourth-quarter sales, rising digital participation and strong cash conversion, but flat profit and heavier promotional activity show why its September strategy update will matter.