Retail & Distribution
Ross opens 51 new stores
The off-price retailer completed its fiscal year 2026 store growth plan of opening 115 new locations, including its first in Massachusetts.
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Regulation & Policy
Britain steps up national defences against growing AI risks
Britain will be better protected from the risks posed by increasingly powerful AI by a suite of measures.
Market & Brands
Ahold Delhaize experiencing cybersecurity issue
The company said it took some systems offline as part of “precautionary measures.” Websites for all five of the grocer’s U.S. banners were down Monday morning.
Products
Where are the gaps in grocers’ prepared food offerings?
A quarter of surveyed shoppers said their grocer’s deli-prepared foods section lacks variety, especially in health-focused products and global cuisines, FMI found.
Retail & Distribution
Spirit Halloween to transform dozens of locations to Spirit Christmas
The spooky retailer will expand its Christmas concept, now in its third year, to 44 locations this season.
Regulation & Policy
Guidance: EU Settlement Scheme: looked-after children and care leavers guidance
Guidance for local authorities and health and social care trusts to make sure looked-after children and care leavers apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.
Market & Brands
Why Free People prioritizes cultural co-authorship in celeb tie-ups
At Advertising Week, chief marketer Jack Reynolds explained why the Urban Outfitters-owned retailer ceded control when working with musician Willow.
Regulation & Policy
Migrants exploiting human rights laws targeted in fresh reforms
Government tables 2 amendments to the Immigration and Asylum Bill as part of a wider package of reforms.
Retail & Distribution
Retailer launches compliance platform for convenience stores
Sag Hussain launched RetailShield to help retailers manage compliance, staff training and records across stores
Science & Policy
Tariffs pushed up consumer goods prices by 2.9 percentage points: NY Fed
Consumer expectations for inflation rose for the second straight month to the highest level since May, the University of Michigan said Friday.
Market & Brands
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Norgine Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pedmarqsi 80 mg/mL solution for infusion, EL(26)A/42
Norgine Pharmaceuticals Limited is recalling the batches listed in the table due to risk of particulate matter being present in the product identified during routine stability investigations.
Retail & Distribution
Target denies cooperating with ICE. Here’s why that may not matter.
Whether they own or lease store property, retailers probably need formal policies about whether law enforcement agencies can establish operational staging areas in their parking lots.
Regulation & Policy
Form: Providing information about international general aviation flights
Submit a general aviation report (GAR) online if you are a pilot or carrier of a general aviation aircraft intending to travel to or from the UK.
Retail & Distribution
Tractor Supply opens Idaho distribution center with automation, dedicated AI team
The retailer's site in Nampa will distribute inventory to 123 stores and includes a group that aims to "apply practical artificial intelligence to operational needs."
Regulation & Policy
Whistleblowing
We are seeking views on the whistleblowing framework and a proposed Serious Fraud Office financial incentives scheme for individuals who report economic crimes.