‘Poisoned’ AI: the ChatGPT shopping scams that lead to fake websites

Buyers are ripped off after assuming online stores were genuine because they are recommended by an AI tool

The Guardian
‘Historic’: Canadian warehouse workers sign first-ever union deal with Walmart

Union says collective agreement is just the start of a broader fight to unionize major employers across the country

The Guardian
British Heart Foundation to close 150 charity shops as costs rise

Shoppers turning to online options also affects BHF, which has carried out review of retail arm

The Guardian

UK shoppers return to high street as warm weather brings respite from shadow of war
By Phillip Inman

British Retail Consortium figures show footfall rose in May, with consumer confidence improving after spending squeeze

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/05/uk-shoppers-high-street-retail-iran-war

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UK shoppers return to high street as warm weather brings respite from shadow of war

British Retail Consortium figures show footfall rose in May, with consumer confidence improving after spending squeeze

The Guardian
UK shoppers return to high street as warm weather brings respite from shadow of war

British Retail Consortium figures show footfall rose in May, with consumer confidence improving after spending squeeze

The Guardian

[ANALYSIS] Injap Sia’s MerryMart’s disconcerting voluntary delisting plan

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/business/injap-sia-merrymart-disconcerting-voluntary-delisting-plan/

Live: Oil prices down almost 3pc as traders bet on Middle East peace
By Emilia Terzon

Brent crude has dropped almost 3 per cent overnight, while the ASX is set to trade up today. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-05/asx-markets-business-live-news-june-5-2026/106762414

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Live: Oil prices down almost 3pc as traders bet on Middle East peace

Brent crude has dropped almost 3 per cent overnight, while the ASX is set to trade up today. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Amazon expands ultra-fast deliveries in UK and adds same-day fruit and veg

Deliveries in 30 minutes or less coming to Manchester and Birmingham and fresh groceries service to start in London

The Guardian
UK car sales hit post-Covid high as Chinese EV makers gain ground

Registrations are up 7% in May, with battery electric vehicles recording the fastest growth and Tesla jumping 45%

The Guardian

Robertson's Big Potato 'safe for the time being' amid court appeal
By Brooke Chandler

One of Australia's most infamous "big things" could be moved to make way for a new supermarket in the NSW Southern Highlands.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-03/robertson-big-potato-relocation-goes-to-court/106749756

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Robertson's Big Potato 'safe for the time being' amid court appeal

One of Australia's most infamous "big things" could be moved to make way for a new supermarket in the NSW Southern Highlands.