4+ day, 15+ 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…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (433+ words) The Federal Trade Commission has contacted leading payment providers, including PayPal, Stripe, Visa and Mastercard, to examine the growing issue of debanking. The Federal Trade Commission has issued warning letters to major payment firms, raising concerns about "debanking" practices that…...

5+ day, 3+ 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…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (500+ words) Analysis from the British Retail Consortium shows that medium and large retail properties in Scotland face higher non-domestic rates than similar businesses in England. Scottish retailers will pay "162m more in business rates than similar businesses in England over the next…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (467+ words) Under the Employment Rights Act, new workplace protections are set to take effect from April." Large retailers have raised concerns that planned changes to guaranteed working hours could affect more than half of roles in the sector,"reported"The Guardian,…...

5+ day, 23+ 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…...

6+ day, 1+ 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…...

6+ day, 19+ 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…...

1+ week, 2+ day 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…...

1+ week, 3+ day 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…...