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Italian regulator probes Sephora and Benefit over ‘cosmeticorexia’ claims https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/27/italian-regulator-probes-sephora-benefit-cosmeticorexia-claims #Italy #Europe #RetailIndustry #MarketingPr #Children #Society #Business #Beauty #LifeAndStyle #Skincare #Advertising #YoungPeople #LouisVuitton

Italy investigates beauty brands over concerns about young girls’ mental health

Regulator fears use of ‘covert marketing strategies’ by Sephora and Benefit might fuel compulsive habits

The Guardian

SM, Robinsons, Ayala, Megaworld cut mall hours in response to energy emergency

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/business/sm-robinsons-ayala-megaworld-shorter-mall-hours-energy-emergency-march-30-2026/

SM, Robinsons, Ayala, Megaworld cut mall hours in response to energy emergency

Over 190 malls throughout the country will have operating hours shorter by at least an hour or two starting Monday, March 30

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World news | The Guardian 1d ago

Co-op boss Shirine Khoury-Haq to step down after difficult year for group https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/26/co-op-ceo-shirine-khoury-haq-to-step-down #CooperativeGroup #Business #RetailIndustry #UkNews

Co-op boss Shirine Khoury-Haq to step down after difficult year for group

Company reported loss of £125m after cyber-security attack hit sales and claims of ‘toxic’ culture

The Guardian

World news | The Guardian 1d ago

Next says Middle East conflict could add £15m to costs and push up prices https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/26/next-middle-east-conflict-could-add-to-costs-push-up-prices #Next #RetailIndustry #Business #UkNews #UsisraelWarOnIran

Next says Middle East conflict could add £15m to costs and push up prices

UK clothing and homeware retailer working on assumption that war could last three months

The Guardian

No Brand, no more by end of June this year

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/business/south-korea-no-brand-closing-philippines-june-2026/

No Brand, no more by end of June this year

No Brand fails to deliver 'strong and sustainable returns' for the Gokongwei Group

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Opinion | The Guardian US 3d ago

Pointing fingers at Australia’s petrol ‘panic buyers’ only fuels demand – and hides who really is to blame | Tarryn Phillips, Danielle Couch and Carmen Vargas https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/25/australia-petrol-panic-buying-fuel-demand #PetrolPrices #Energy #AustraliaNews #Business #RetailIndustry #CostoflivingCrisis

Pointing fingers at Australia’s petrol ‘panic buyers’ only fuels demand – and hides who really is to blame

As service stations run out of fuel, can learn a lot from the way we mishandled the Covid-19 toilet paper crisis

The Guardian

ABC Feeds 3d ago

Live: Australian share market to rise ahead of CPI data release
By Samuel Yang

Australian shares are set to rise as the market opens, after a volatile session on Wall Street where investors swayed between fears of rising oil prices and hopes for a resolution to the Iran war. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/asx-markets-business-live-news-march25-2026/106494144

#StockMarket #Currency #FinancialMarkets #Tax #MonetaryPolicy #RetailIndustry #Banking #CompanyNews #SamuelYang

Live: Australian share market to rise ahead of CPI data release

World news | The Guardian 3d ago

Argos faces backlash over ‘influencer kit’ for toddlers https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/24/argos-faces-backlash-over-toddlers-influencer-kit #Children #Toys #RetailIndustry #UkNews #ConsumerAffairs #Careers #MarketingPr #SocialMedia

Argos faces backlash over ‘influencer kit’ for toddlers

Critics say £15 toy designed for children aged two and over risks exposing them to ‘a very adult, performative world’

The Guardian

ABC Feeds 3d ago

Are you 'panic-buying' or 'playing it safe'?

If you've topped up your tank at a petrol station recently, did it feel like you were "panic-buying"?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/panic-buying-fuel-groceries-iran-covid-playing-it-safe/106489580

#BusinessEconomicsandFinance #Health #EconomicTrendsandIndicators #CreditandLending #EpidemicsandPandemics #RetailIndustry #Lockdown #MonetaryPolicy #SmallBusinesses #PetrolPrices

Are you 'panic-buying' or 'playing it safe'?

If you've topped up your tank at a petrol station recently, did it feel like you were "panic-buying"?

World news | The Guardian 5d ago

Moma brand recalls porridge products over possible mice contamination https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/mar/22/moma-brand-recalls-porridge-products-over-possible-mice-contamination #ProductRecalls #FoodSafety #FoodDrinkIndustry #ConsumerRights #Supermarkets #Money #Business #RetailIndustry #UkNews

Moma brand recalls porridge products over possible mice contamination

Customers told not to eat affected pot and sachet products and to return them to place of purchase for refund

The Guardian