Mastermind Toys preparing for franchise business
Mastermind Toys is about to adopt a new business model. The Canadian toy store chain confirmed Monday that…
Paul Stuart’s U.S. Business Being Sold to Middle West Partners, Peerless Clothing
Paul Stuart is about to change hands. The venerable menswear retailer is expected to sign a deal Monday…
ESEE urges EU action as ECOFIN, French case against Shein highlight fair-competition gaps
The Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ESEE) is urging European leaders to step up their response to…
France Pulls Back on Shein Ban, Tightens Platform Rules
France has ordered Shein to implement stronger compliance controls for products sold on its platform, but has withdrawn…
France drops pursuit of Shein three-month ban
A lawyer for the state said Shein must put controls in place on its website, including age verification…
Is it doing O-K Road?
Earlier this year, a ‘spending slump’ on Karangahape Road had business owners worried. Has anything changed on Auckland’s…
ECB staffs up for digital euro project
The European Central Bank is recruiting for market infrastructure specialists to join a team of approximately 100 staffers…
Canada Goose Relocates Milan Flagship to Corso Matteotti
CANADA TO MILAN: Canada Goose continues to roll out its latest store concept by unveiling a new flagship…
Southeast Economy Little Changed in Recent Weeks, Beige Book Reports
November 26, 2025 The new Beige Book from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta reports that economic activity…
Frasers Group to acquire Hervis’ Hungary, Romania operations
As of 31 December 2024, Hervis operated roughly 227 stores across Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia and Romania. Credit:…
SPAR Austria to acquire 23 Unimarkt stores across five regions
SPAR Austria intends to retain all existing employees. Credit: SPAR International SPAR Austria has agreed to acquire 23…
Tariffs Bring Small Businesses Tough Choices for the Holidays
With the holiday shopping rush approaching, smaller retailers are facing an unpleasant, tariff-related choice. They can either pay…