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Retail industry reacts to ONS report of biggest monthly sales dip since 2023
Talking Retail
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June 20, 2025
It’s the first month this year that retail figures have dipped and the biggest drop since December 2023. Kris Hamer, director of insight at the British Retail Consortium, said: “May sales saw the weakest growth in 2025 as many consumers hold back...
Retail credit cards users from four major brands may become bankrupt as key reason makes bills harder to pay off
The U.S. Sun
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June 20, 2025
RETAIL credit card users are more likely to become bankrupt it has been revealed after a key reason makes it harder to pay off debt. A major change has led to retail credit cards having record high interest rates of a whopping 30.45 per cent. 3...
Retail sales up 0.3% in April to $70.1B
Advisor's Edge
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June 20, 2025
AdobeStock / Lee Barnwell Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.3% to $70.1 billion in April, helped by gains at new and used car dealers. However, economists say they expect a slowdown ahead. The agency says its preliminary figures for May...
Report details economic risk of proposed natural gas ban in Illinois
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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(The Center Square) – Analysis by the Consumer Energy Alliance says a potential natural gas ban in Illinois would cost the average homeowner tens of thousands of dollars. In 2024, state Sen. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, proposed a bill to ban...
Retail Crypto Sentiment Hits 2-Month Low—But Experts Think It’s a Good Sign
BeInCrypto
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June 20, 2025
According to the latest data, retail investors’ bullish sentiment in the crypto market plummeted in June 2025, reaching its lowest point since early April. This drop comes amid economic and geopolitical pressures. However, experts believe it could...
Report From FINRA Board Of Governors Meeting – June 2025 - Board Approves Two Rule Proposals, Appoints New Advisory Committee Members And Approves The 2024 Annual Financial Report
Mondovisione
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FINRA’s Board of Governors met June 4-5. The Board approved two rule proposals, approved the appointments of new Advisory Committee members, met with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Mark Uyeda, and received updates on FINRA’s...
Report: ‘Turncoats’ within Red Sox organization are plotting against Craig Breslow
Boston.com - Massachusetts
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June 20, 2025
Red Sox Craig Breslow. Photo by: Barry Chin/Globe Staff Craig Breslow’s attempt at streamlining the Red Sox’ baseball operations department has drawn some significant pushback. ESPN’s Jeff Passan published a piece on Friday about the fallout from...
World’s largest Legoland set to open in Shanghai on July 5
The Straits Times
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June 20, 2025
Visitors ride on a rollercoaster during the press day in the new Legoland in Shanghai, China.PHOTO: EPA-EFE SHANGHAI – One of the star attractions at Legoland Shanghai, which officially opens on July 5, is likely to be a mini replica of the...
Report: Retail electricity prices lowered over 30 years in Pennsylvania
The Black Chronicle - Oklahoma
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June 20, 2025
(The Center Square) – Utility rates are high, especially for electricity, but one expert says that when adjusted for inflation, Pennsylvanians are actually paying less now than they did nearly 30 years ago. While changes in electric generation...
Report proposes a fivefold increase in defence budget for R&D
University World News
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DENMARK A new Danish report which focuses on developing long-term strategies to spur innovation and economic competitiveness in the country has drawn attention for its proposal of a fivefold increase in investment into defence research. The report...
Successful Entrepreneurs Are Strategically Outsourcing These 5 Tasks
Entrepreneur
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June 20, 2025
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you're running a business in 2025, you're probably juggling more than ever with marketing, operations, customer service, finances and maybe even a rental property on the side. And...
Retail printing opportunities
PrintAction
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June 20, 2025
A seamless and effective marketing journey is essential for retail businesses. A key element in the process of brand development is high-quality point-of-sale (POS) signage that engages customers and enhances the shopping experience. Effective and...
Consumer Reports statement on Senate Parliamentarian’s decision blocking budget bill provision that would have defunded the CFPB
Consumer Reports
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June 20, 2025
WASHINGTON DC – Chuck Bell, advocacy program director at Consumer Reports, issued the following statement in response to the Senate Parliamentarian’s ruling that a provision in the budget reconciliation package that would have zeroed out the...
Wolverhampton store owner prosecuted for sales of vapes to minors and illegal products
Talking Retail
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June 20, 2025
Abdul Qadir Davoodi, owner of Wardak Supermarket in Lea Road, made the illegal sales during two test purchases. He pleaded guilty to four charges under Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016, one charge under the Nicotine Inhaling Products...
National Financial Ombud recovers R328 million for disgruntled financial consumers
IOL
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June 20, 2025
Since its launch a year ago, the National Financial Ombud Scheme South Africa (NFO) has recovered R328.5 million for consumers who lodged complaints against financial institutions, the organisation announced in a statement on Friday. The NFO is a...
16 billion login credentials leaked online, report says
CBS News
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Sixteen billion login credentials have been leaked and compiled into datasets online, giving criminals "unprecedented access" to accounts consumers use each day, according to researchers at cybersecurity outlet Cybernews. According to a report...
Musk's xAI Reportedly Burns $1 Billion Monthly: Why That Matters To AI Investors
Benzinga
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Elon Musk’s ambitious artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is reportedly rapidly exhausting its financial reserves, with estimates suggesting a staggering monthly expenditure of approximately $1 billion, according to a recent report by Bloomberg....
What Landlords Need to Know About Voluntary Rent Reporting Statutes
JD Supra - California
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June 20, 2025
Voluntary rent reporting — a process by which tenants can ask landlords to report positive rental payment information to nationwide consumer reporting agencies to help such tenants build their credit — is gaining traction across the U.S.,...
Corpus Christi water quality report shows superior drinking standards
KRIS 6 - Texas
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June 20, 2025
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Water has maintained its designation as a Superior Public Water System, according to the city's newly released annual water quality report. The 2024 Annual Water Quality Report, also known as a Consumer...
Leveraging customer appreciation days
Canada Convenience Store News
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June 20, 2025
In-person events offer a powerful opportunity to thank customers face-to-face, deepen engagement, and create memorable experiences that strengthen brand loyalty. Photo: Shutterstock Customer loyalty is the cornerstone of long-term success in...