6+ hour, 19+ min ago  (328+ words) Announced under the Union Budget 20262027, the change is aimed at simplifying courier imports and exports. India's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has scrapped the Rs1m ($10,717) per consignment limit for courier-based commercial exports from 1 April, as part of wider…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (406+ words) Latest BRC data shows UK shop price inflation reached 1.2% year on year, marking a modest increase after several months of stability. UK shop price inflation edged higher in March 2026, with early signs that global supply chain pressures could push prices…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (331+ words) The company is also progressing with large-format stores being built on the outskirts of New Delhi as part of Ikea-owned shopping centre developments." Ingka Group, the largest retailer operating IKEAstores worldwide, plans to expand its physical presence in India over…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (441+ words) New York State law requires most physical stores to accept cash payments, limiting the expansion of fully cashless retail formats. New York retailers must now accept cash payments under a new statewide law that came into force on 21 March 2026, reshaping…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (403+ words) UK discount retailer Poundstretcher is facing the prospect of cuts to its store base as its owner considers a court-backed restructuring, in another sign of the pressures bearing down on UK high streets. According to'Sky News, owner Fortress Investment Group'is…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (378+ words) Walmart Mexico is widening its collaboration with French retail solutions provider Vusion to deploy connected store technology across key retail formats. The expanded agreement will see the EdgeSense platform introduced across Walmart Express stores, with plans to extend implementation into…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (290+ words) Amazon is widening its delivery choices in the Netherlands by introducing Amazon Lockers, adding a collection option for shoppers using Amazon.nl. The lockers are described as "smart and secure" pick-up points, allowing customers to conveniently collect parcels free of…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (498+ words) Retailers across Europe are signalling that an extended Middle East conflict could translate into higher shop prices and weaker spending, reported Reuters. Various businesses that range from clothing retailer H&M to UK supermarket Co-op are pointing to cost pressures…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (492+ words) Carrefour has launched an AI grocery shopping service on ChatGPT, allowing users in France to plan meals, check products and build baskets through natural language. Carrefour has introduced a new AI-powered grocery shopping service on ChatGPT, becoming the first major…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (312+ words) SPAR Group and ReposiTrak have agreed to work together on an integrated service for retailers in the US. The offering aims to help retailers keep shelves stocked, cut the burden on store staff, and improve the speed and consistency with…...