Thrift Market Radar

Gordon Brothers negotiates to save Poundland stores and jobs, aiming to prevent administration and protect up to 10,500 roles across the UK and Ireland.

Nearly half of grocery shoppers feel pressure with rising food costs, with a typical basket up 3.5% to $366.42 in September 2026.

Business rates hikes threaten 90,000 retail jobs by 2031, warns alliance of retailers and union. Research shows financial pressures could eliminate positions if

Retailers struggle to understand consumables spending despite collecting vast data, making it difficult to transform purchasing data into insights.

BigCommerce Payments launches in the UK, offering merchants an embedded payment solution built with PayPal directly inside the store interface for better store

New Jersey grocers struggle with rising costs and closures, forcing 28 supermarkets to shut down over two years as financial stress grows.

J.C. Penney’s second-quarter 2026 sales fell 8% to $1.3B, underperforming rivals like Dillard’s and Macy’s amid a shifting retail landscape.

FedEx Shopify app eliminates surprise import fees with duty and tax guarantee at checkout, enhancing cross-border shopping.

Macy's uses tariff refunds to fuel its rebound efforts and boost long-term growth plans with tariff refunds.

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