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German discounter is moving into more conventional big store territory in a fiercely competitive market
US retailer’s chief says ‘pockets of disinflation’ are helping customers but rising fuel and borrowing costs present risks
Retailer is losing out as Americans shift spending towards essentials
Shares in the five leading homebuilders touch new highs while DIY retailers report sales decline
Tie-up is one of biggest attempts to create a US rival to Europe’s LVMH and Kering
Quarterly earnings top forecasts but toymaker warns of softer industry conditions in the months ahead
Price-sensitive families ‘hungry for deals’ but spending expected to fall 10% from last year
US discount retailer warns customers are shifting to lower-margin essentials such as food
More frequent and more violent incidents are being reported this year
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Clothing mogul carried out a decade-long smear campaign against his billionaire hedge fund manager neighbour
Once popular US home goods retailer failed to keep up with the rise of online shopping
World’s largest furniture retailer wants to win market share beyond Europe
No-frills retailers step up investment to attract middle-income shoppers in search of cheaper groceries
World’s biggest retailer reports solid fourth quarter but forecasts miss Wall Street estimates
Ecommerce giant may believe in physical retail but its customers appear less enthusiastic
Some consumer companies are warning of a new caution among shoppers
Bondholders’ plan to swap debt for new equity will help insulate company from worst effects of price swings
Theft is not the only cause of inventory losses but can be a handy scapegoat for poor operational decisions
US home goods chain says there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern
The nonagenarian co-founder of the DIY chain laments the lack of risk taking in today’s business world
At what point does bargain hunting turn into shopping addiction?
Toys and electronics marked down at start of holiday season with consumers pinched by inflation
Bargaining power shifts away from applicants as retailers forecast weaker sales growth
Investors should take the long view on the US retailer
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