Stores
Saudi Arabia’s PIF to take 40% share in Selfridges stores
SAUDI Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is set to become a minority partner in department store chain Selfridges after buying out the position of the now-insolvent Signa Group.The PIF...
Ikea will test smaller stores in China to woo cautious shoppers
IKEA will add more smaller outlets across China, as the furniture giant known for sprawling big-box stores experiments with more accessible retail formats amid an economic slowdown and surging...
Huawei’s US$2,800 tri-fold phone hits stores amid supply concerns
HUAWEI and Apple’s latest smartphones go on sale in China on Friday (Sep 20), with the Chinese tech company’s much-anticipated US$2,800 tri-foldable phone offered at more than twice the...
Apple iPhone 16 reaches stores without its highly awaited AI features
APPLE is facing an unprecedented challenge: persuading customers to buy its latest iPhones without their biggest new feature.On Friday (Sep 20), Apple is launching the iPhone 16 lineup in...
WHALEN and FUSS: gov’t should allow alcohol sales in grocery stores
Breadcrumb Trail LinksNewsAlbertaOpinionColumnistsPublished Aug 21, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you...
7-Eleven deal talk reflects allure of Japan’s convenience stores
ANYONE who’s stepped into a 7-Eleven in Japan to grab a quick snack or withdraw cash from the ATM will understand why Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. would want to pay...
Influencers’ go-to digital retailer finds actual stores are key
REVOLVE Group, a popular fashion hub among young influencer-obsessed shoppers during the pandemic, is seeing its shares tumble as sales dry up. So, in an attempt to juice the...
McDonald’s in Japan hit by systems outage, closing 30% of stores
MCDONALD’S in Japan suspended about 30 per cent of its stores nationwide on Friday (Jul 19) after a systems outage.The restaurant chain is “currently investigating the cause and the...
