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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Spring Festival under self-restraint, department store tax-free sales drop sharply, yet reasons to travel to Japan remain

Major Japanese department stores reported significant declines in tax-free sales during the Spring Festival due to reduced Chinese tourist arrivals arising from travel restrictions.

Mar 2 • 10:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

UP: Action by the Food Department against adulterators, over 150 shops sealed

The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated strict action against shops selling adulterated sweets ahead of the festival season, sealing over 150 stores across the state.

Feb 25 • 09:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

January's Tax-Free Sales Drop 19%, Domestic Department Stores Heavily Affected by Chinese Travel Restrictions

In January, tax-free sales at domestic department stores in Japan fell by 19%, significantly impacted by travel restrictions on Chinese tourists.

Feb 25 • 08:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Beck: The department store is a sign of abundance and fullness; the poor and empty do not have it. That is why Nama failed

The article discusses the historical significance of department stores and their evolution, highlighting the decline of the Nama department store in Croatia.

Feb 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Retail in the Munich Region: How Three Department Stores Are Competing Against Online Retail

Three independent department stores in the Munich region demonstrate resilience against online retail through collaboration and innovation.

Feb 13 • 12:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminal group that stole stores in Petrópolis intercepted by the PRF

A criminal group was captured by the Federal Highway Police in Brazil while transporting 300 stolen items from department stores in Petrópolis.

Feb 6 • 14:44 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

ANTAD projects up to 6.3% retail growth in 2026; driven by the World Cup

The National Association of Self-Service and Department Stores (ANTAD) forecasts a retail growth of 3.9% for same-store sales and 6.3% overall in 2026, driven by consumption during the World Cup and a $3.7 billion investment in new store construction and expansion.

Feb 3 • 21:23 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Antad announces investment of 3.7 billion dollars ahead of the 2026 World Cup

The National Association of Supermarkets and Department Stores (Antad) plans to invest 3.7 billion dollars in Mexico in anticipation of increased demand during the 2026 World Cup, representing a 10% increase from last year's investment.

Feb 3 • 20:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Bankruptcy of luxury department store chain Saks Global, which sells brands like Chanel and Burberry

Saks Global, the luxury department store chain, has declared bankruptcy but will keep its stores open after securing a $1.75 billion financing package for debt restructuring.

Jan 14 • 14:47 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Saks Files for Bankruptcy as Department Stores Fight for Survival

Saks has filed for bankruptcy protection as department stores struggle to survive in the changing retail landscape.

Jan 14 • 05:37 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Ode to the Department Stores

The article reflects on the comfort and order found in department stores amidst global chaos, humorously expressing a desire to have ashes scattered in one such store.

Jan 9 • 07:26 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The craze for sales with queues, races, and elbows for bargains

On the first day of discounts, thousands gathered outside department stores, eagerly anticipating the sales.

Jan 7 • 19:02 UTC

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