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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major high street fashion store makes drastic move as it plunges into administration

The iconic British fashion retailer Quiz has gone into administration, leading to significant job losses and drastic sales strategies to clear existing stock.

Feb 28 • 12:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Jenni and Sari Working at Alko Reveal Their Salaries – "The Job Can Be Mentally Very Heavy"

Two employees share insights into their emotional experiences and salaries at Alko, Finland's state-owned alcoholic beverage retailer.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major UK supermarket to stop selling one popular item as soon as stock runs out

Waitrose, a major UK supermarket, will cease selling mackerel by the end of April due to sustainability concerns, becoming the first retailer in the UK to take this step.

Feb 27 • 09:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Behind the Scenes at Sellpy: Here Are the Clothes You Send In

The article explores Sellpy's rise as a billion-dollar second-hand retailer, while customers express growing frustration over prices and missing designer items.

Feb 27 • 08:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Perfume seller Notino failed with constitutional complaint in dispute with the Chanel brand

Notino's constitutional complaint against Chanel was unsuccessful, leaving the Czech perfume retailer in a challenging position regarding its branding.

Feb 26 • 14:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Perfume seller Notino failed with constitutional complaint. Must disclose where it obtained Chanel products

The Czech perfume and cosmetics retailer Notino lost its constitutional complaint regarding the requirement to disclose the origin of its Chanel products, which the Constitutional Court deemed groundless.

Feb 26 • 08:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Claire's worker shows what it's like to work in closing store including discounts

A Claire's employee documented the realities of working at a store facing closure due to the retailer's administration and impending layoffs.

Feb 25 • 12:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Zalando Begins Selling Used Children's Clothing

Online clothing retailer Zalando is expanding its marketplace to include used children's clothing, in response to growing demand.

Feb 25 • 12:19 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Elkjøp buys Eplehuset – the stores will continue to operate as before

Elkjøp has acquired Eplehuset, a retailer with 25 stores nationwide, while maintaining its branding and operational model.

Feb 25 • 07:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major UK high street chain launches 70% closing down sale as store shuts

Smiggle, a popular UK high street retailer, is closing its Redditch store and holding a closing down sale with discounts of up to 70%.

Feb 21 • 14:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major UK high street retailer to enter administration – all shops closing down

High street retailer GAME is set to enter administration, leading to the closure of all its stores due to financial difficulties.

Feb 21 • 08:50 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Leasing offer sparks fears major Launceston retailer may exit CBD

The potential leasing of the Myer building in Launceston raises concerns about the retailer's future in the CBD and the impact on the local economy.

Feb 20 • 21:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Katariina bought a hit product: A surprise awaited at the package machine – Now Lyko speaks

A Finnish consumer encountered a surprise when her order of hair oil froze in the package machine due to cold weather, sparking discussions with the retailer Lyko about similar complaints.

Feb 20 • 18:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Nostalgic Products from the Past Returned to Sale – 80s and 90s Nostalgia is Now a Big Thing

Finnish retailer K-ryhmä has reintroduced nostalgic snacks and drinks from the 80s and 90s, highlighting a trend in consumer nostalgia.

Feb 20 • 18:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

BLOW TO CONSUMERS ⟩ Asko and Sotka bankruptcies leave tens of thousands empty-handed

The bankruptcy of furniture retailer Asko leaves approximately 15,000 customers without their ordered goods, causing significant concern among consumers.

Feb 20 • 11:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

The founder of a clothing retail giant fell from a balcony in Thailand and died

Quentin Griffiths, the founder of the online fashion retailer Asos, died at the age of 58 after falling from a 17th-floor balcony in Thailand.

Feb 20 • 10:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

One of the founders of the Asos fashion chain has died

Quentin Griffith, a co-founder of the British fashion retailer Asos, has died in Thailand, with local authorities investigating his death as a suspected suicide.

Feb 20 • 10:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Quentin Griffiths: The millionaire co-founder of Asos is dead - fell from a balcony in Thailand

Quentin Griffiths, the millionaire co-founder of online clothing retailer Asos, died after falling from a balcony in Thailand.

Feb 20 • 10:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Helen Flanagan's adorable heart-print cardigan is a hit with fans and is selling out quickly

Helen Flanagan's heart-print cardigan has gained immense popularity among fans, leading to widespread sellouts, though one retailer still has it available.

Feb 19 • 14:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Online trade: Otto plans to cut nearly 460 full-time positions

The German online retailer Otto is planning to eliminate nearly 460 full-time positions, primarily in Hamburg, as part of a restructuring effort to simplify internal processes and reduce costs.

Feb 19 • 11:06 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Supreme Court gives ÁTVR a slap on the wrist

The Supreme Court of Iceland has upheld the ruling against ÁTVR, rejecting the state's alcohol and tobacco retailer's appeal regarding the Shaker beverage.

Feb 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Popular beauty firm on brink of collapse as it shuts down website

Beauty Bay, a popular online cosmetics retailer, is on the verge of collapse after filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators and shutting down its website.

Feb 18 • 11:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Voglia has gone bankrupt

Voglia Oy, a Finnish women's clothing retailer, has filed for bankruptcy as of February 18th.

Feb 18 • 08:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The European Union will investigate Shein for illegal products and addictive design

The European Union has launched a formal investigation into Shein, a Chinese online retailer, over illegal product sales and concerns about addictive site design.

Feb 17 • 19:24 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Bohus recalls light chain - may be fire hazardous

The Norwegian retailer Bohus has issued a recall for its SERONA light chain due to a fire hazard linked to a short circuit detected in the product's transformer.

Feb 17 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

EU investigates Shein for selling illegal products and addictive design

The European Union has launched a formal investigation into the Chinese online retailer Shein for selling illegal products and concerns over potentially addictive design.

Feb 17 • 13:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum's autopsy reveals devastating detail after mystery death in shop freezer

A young mother was found dead in a store's freezer, leading her family to demand answers and file a lawsuit against the retailer.

Feb 17 • 12:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Child-like Sex Dolls: EU Commission Targets Chinese Online Retailer Shein

The EU Commission has initiated a formal procedure against the Chinese online retailer Shein for allegedly failing to regulate the sale of illegal products, including child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 • 11:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Child Sex Dolls: EU Commission Targets Chinese Online Retailer Shein

The EU Commission has launched a formal procedure against Shein for allegedly failing to prevent the sale of illegal products, including child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 • 11:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The EU Commission opens an investigation into Shein – concerns raised by child-like sex dolls

The EU has launched an investigation into the Chinese online retailer Shein, triggered by concerns over the sale of child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 • 11:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Digital Services Act: EU Commission investigates online retailer Shein

The EU Commission is investigating the online retailer Shein over allegations of marketing illegal products, including child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dyson £480 Airwrap multi styler slashed to under £330 in rare sale at one specific retailer

The Dyson Airwrap multi-styler is on sale for £329.99, down from £480, at a specific retailer, offering a substantial savings opportunity.

Feb 17 • 08:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

US MICRODIA ventures into Nigeria’s mobile accessories market

MICRODIA partners with Nigerian retailer MyHomeEtal Limited to enter Nigeria's growing mobile accessories market, which is projected to reach $1.17 billion by 2033.

Feb 17 • 03:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Boohoo shoppers fuming over refund 'scam' after scandals rocked fashion empire

Boohoo customers are expressing frustration over refund issues with the fashion retailer, claiming they were misled and received gift cards instead of cash refunds.

Feb 14 • 15:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Chinese store Joybuy to launch in UK to add Brits to its 600 million customers

Chinese online retailer Joybuy plans to launch in the UK next month, targeting British customers with its extensive product offerings and same-day delivery service.

Feb 13 • 09:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Shoppers praise ‘cosy for pennies’ heated throw with retailer price now less than Amazon

Shoppers are embracing the Morphy Richards heated throw, now available at a discounted price, as an affordable way to stay warm during the chilly winter months.

Feb 12 • 10:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I love you' message sent every 15 seconds card retailer reports

A report from Moonpig reveals that in the UK, a greetings card expressing 'I love you' is sent every 15 seconds, highlighting the daily expressions of love among Brits.

Feb 11 • 17:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Savvy shopper saves £1,500 at Boots and receipt will leave you gobsmacked

A savvy shopper celebrated saving more than £1,500 during a 90% off sale at Boots, a prominent health and beauty retailer in the UK.

Feb 11 • 15:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Get ready for festival season with huge 12-person tent worth £3000 for under £450

A major UK retailer is offering a massive discount on a 12-person tent, making it accessible for festival-goers and families preparing for camping season.

Feb 11 • 14:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Resident Evil fans are getting Requiem 10% cheaper ahead of February launch

Fans of Resident Evil can pre-order the upcoming game Requiem at a reduced price thanks to a 10% discount offered by a UK retailer ahead of its release on February 27.

Feb 11 • 12:14 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Clothing retailer Eddie Bauer will begin liquidation sales

Eddie Bauer is set to start liquidation sales as it prepares to close its Canadian stores following bankruptcy filings in the U.S. and plans for additional filings in Canada.

Feb 10 • 14:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New guidelines from the authorities for Askon and Sotka customers

Finnish consumer authority warns customers against contacting them regarding refunds due to the bankruptcy of furniture retailer Indoor Group, advising instead on handling outstanding payments.

Feb 10 • 13:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

High street retailer to open 30 new stores in 2026 creating 600 jobs

Superdrug plans to open 30 new stores in the UK in 2026, resulting in 600 new jobs in response to strong customer demand.

Feb 10 • 11:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Huge shoe chain announces closure of ‘legendary’ shopping centre store after 10 years

A shoe retailer, Schuh, has closed its store at The Broadway Shopping Centre in Bradford as part of a strategy to focus on more successful locations.

Feb 10 • 10:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

All stores to close as UK fashion retailer in administration

UK fashion retailer LK Bennett is closing all its standalone stores after entering administration, affecting jobs and business operations.

Feb 10 • 08:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A definitive goodbye? The historic clothing store with over 100 years in the U.S. declares bankruptcy for the third time

The historic U.S. retailer Eddie Bauer is set to declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the third time, potentially closing around 200 stores in the U.S. and Canada.

Feb 8 • 12:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Maxima invites customers to change passwords after specific account hacks

Retailer SIA "Maxima Latvia" has urged customers to change their passwords following unauthorized access to some accounts in their loyalty program, although no data breach from their database has been detected.

Feb 6 • 17:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Budget retailer set to close 3 more shops this weekend in another blow to UK high street

Poundland is set to close three more stores this weekend in the UK, further impacting the high street retail landscape.

Feb 6 • 12:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Quiz fashion retailer collapses into administration with website pulled and orders cancelled

Fashion retailer Quiz has entered administration, resulting in the cancellation of online orders and the loss of 109 jobs across its locations in Glasgow and Lanarkshire.

Feb 5 • 14:53 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

59 Million Euro Fine: Anti-Monopoly Office Prohibits Amazon's Marketplace Pricing

Germany's Federal Cartel Office has banned Amazon from using its pricing control mechanisms on its marketplace, with the online retailer planning to challenge the decision legally.

Feb 5 • 12:21 UTC

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