7-Eleven to Close Over 600 Stores Across North America as It Reshapes Store Network
7-Eleven plans to close over 600 stores across the US, Canada and Mexico in its North American store network reshaping, alongside 200 new openings and a focus on food-led formats.
Walmart and Amazon Retain Top Positions in 2026 Global Retail Rankings
Walmart and Amazon retain the top two positions in the 2026 global retail rankings, with European retailers strengthening their presence as market conditions reshape the industry.
Walmart Expands Beauty Offering with La Roche-Posay Launch in 1,460 Stores
Walmart introduces La Roche-Posay skincare products in 1,460 stores, expanding its beauty offering with in-store pharmacist consultations and a focus on accessible premium skincare.
Allbirds to Be Acquired by American Exchange Group in 39 Million Deal
American Exchange Group will acquire Allbirds in a deal valued at 39 million, as the footwear brand shifts away from its public business model following declining revenue and store closures.
Hagar Launches Tap-Based Loyalty Programme with PassEntry, Integrating Rewards into Checkout
Hagar launches a digital loyalty programme powered by PassEntry, enabling tap-based rewards, real-time redemption and wallet integration directly at checkout without apps or QR codes.
Scotmid Co-op Rolls Out Hybrid Checkout Solution to Reduce Theft and Improve Store Efficiency
Scotmid Co-op rolls out 4POS hybrid checkout systems across its stores to reduce theft, improve checkout efficiency and enhance customer experience through assisted self-checkout technology.
Gap Deploys AI Sizing and Google Gemini Checkout to Streamline Online Shopping
Gap is introducing AI-powered sizing and enabling checkout through Google Gemini and AI search, aiming to improve fit accuracy and streamline the online shopping experience.
Target Cuts Prices on More Than 3,000 Items in Spring Push to Attract Value-Focused Shoppers
Target is lowering prices on more than 3,000 items across apparel, home and essentials as part of a spring promotion aimed at attracting value-focused shoppers and boosting store traffic.
Tesco Clubcard Tops UK Retail Loyalty Programmes, Retail Loyalty Index Finds
Tesco Clubcard, Leon Club and Pret Perks rank as the UK’s top retail loyalty programmes, according to the Retail Loyalty Index. The report highlights key drivers of customer loyalty and its impact on retail revenue.
lululemon Opens First Warsaw Store as EMEA Network Reaches 100 Locations
lululemon opens its first store in Warsaw, Poland, reaching 100 locations across EMEA. The expansion highlights the retailer’s ongoing growth strategy in Europe and key urban markets.