The Japan Times

Three convenience store operators log March-November profit growth

Three major Japanese convenience store operators posted growth in their group operating profits for the March-November 2025 ...

After being sued by Mecca, Hourglass moves to Sephora

The US cosmetics brand is cementing its foothold in Australia with direct online shipping and bricks-and-mortar stores.

The little-known 2pm act at Coles that most shoppers have NO idea about

Coles employees have revealed the highly specific in-store event that happens at precisely the same time every weekend - ...

Mall-based women’s retailer begins liquidation, closing all stores

Usually, when a retailer finds itself in financial trouble, experienced observers see the signs. In the month before JCPenney ...

Six iconic UK stores that have collapsed over the years – from Woolworths to BHS

But before all of this, the high street lost beloved stores like Woolworths and BHS. The Express has pulled together six of ...

Retail apocalypse grips the country with more than 8,000 great American stores to close and experts say the bloodbath will only get worse

Thousands of stores, including many big brands, shuttered their doors in 2025 as the retail apocalypse continues to grip ...

Major high street charity shop to close 88 stores – full list

Cancer Research UK will close 88 charity shops by May in an effort to consolidate costs and redirect funds towards its ...

At least six dead as huge fire rips through Pakistan shopping centre

Horrifying images shows flames rising through Gulo Plaza shopping Centre in Kurachi, Pakistan with firefighters tackling the ...

Two high street chains crash into administration with 2,500 jobs and 300 stores at risk

Both firms have struggled financially in recent years and were bought by Modella Capital last year to save hundreds of stores ...