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Carrefour cuts 2026 targets after the 17-18 October looting in France
Sales rose 2.3% like-for-like in Q3, but the riots are expected to cost €80-200 million of 2026 operating income. The shares fell more…
25 October 2026
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UK retail sales slow to 1.3% growth in September
The BRC-KPMG monitor shows non-food sales almost flat (+0.3%). British households are waiting for the Budget before spending.
13 October 2026
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Uniqlo: North America and Europe now outweigh China
Fast Retailing closes its year on ¥3.96 trillion in sales and a fifth straight record operating profit. Its growth has moved to another…
9 October 2026
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Euro area retail barely picks up in August
Up 0.1% month on month after a 0.6% drop in July. Non-food carries the gain, fuel falls, and Germany is still down year…
9 October 2026
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China retail sales grow just 0.4% in August
Car sales fall 18.5% and drag the whole market down. Excluding autos, growth reaches 2.5%. Convenience stores and supermarkets gain ground on department…
9 October 2026
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French e-commerce up 8.5% in Q2, but the average basket shrinks
€52.2 billion spent online from April to June, according to Fevad. French shoppers buy more often, and spend less each time.
9 October 2026