CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid has introduced a new POS suite enabling retailers to accept multiple cryptocurrencies with instant conversion and EUR settlements, aiming to streamline crypto payments in physical stores.

A Swiss businessman known as the 'Cheese King' has started selling Vyte beverages in Balsthal after Migros and Coop removed them from their shelves, citing it as a 'sign for freedom of speech'.

Wero has launched its e-commerce payment function in Belgium, securing major retailers like Eventim, Decathlon, and Lidl, positioning itself as a new European challenger to PayPal.

Hofer's announcement that it will further strengthen private label brands raises questions about the (over)power of retailers over

A study by STC reveals that alcoholic drinks are the most frequently shoplifted items across Europe, highlighting a significant challenge for retailers.

Retailers in the UAE have reassured the public that there will be no food shortages or price changes despite recent airspace closures, aiming to calm consumer concerns.

His store, Bobby From Boston, transformed the way vintage men’s wear is sold, serving as a model for a generation of retailers.

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An investigation is underway in Latvia regarding a suspected cartel agreement between two major food retailers.

The Indonesian Vape Retailers Association (Arvindo) instructed all member stores to stop selling e-cigarettes to customers under 21, requiring retailers to display 21+ signage, and verify age with valid identification.

Amazon has been refused permission to appeal a decision that allows UK retailers and consumers to proceed with lawsuits against the company.

U.S. housing-related stocks experienced a decline following pessimistic comments from major retailers Lowe's and Home Depot.

Mauricio del Puerto, former director of the French home appliance group Brandt (liquidated in December), accused large retailers of significant responsibility for the company's struggles, citing margin negotiations and competition from private-label products.

Austria's National Council has passed a law against 'shrinkflation,' requiring retailers to label products affected by reduced content at the same price. Only the FPÖ voted against it.

A new conflict has arisen in Austria regarding food prices, with calls for food manufacturers and retailers to disclose their margins, sparking fears within the industry about the end of the free market economy.

Retailers and police forces report a surge in chocolate theft, with thieves targeting the product to sell it on, leading shops to store chocolate in anti-theft boxes.

UK retailers report that criminal gangs are 'systematically' targeting shops, leading to 5.5 million incidents of shoplifting last year and costing £400 million, alongside increasing violence towards shop workers.

Incidents involving physical violence against retail staff remained largely unchanged from the previous year, at 118 per day, the BRC reported.

Major Dutch retailers Bol.com and MediaMarkt have removed several popular headphone and headset models from sale following a consumer report identifying harmful substances.

The 60th edition of the Supermarket Trade Show (Sts) 2026 in Tokyo is consolidating its role as a key platform for producers, buyers, and Japanese retailers, with Italy actively strengthening its presence.

The surge in gold prices has brought a wave of new investment-focused bullion retailers to Hong Kong’s prime shopping areas, adding a distinct segment alongside traditional jewellery merchants. These

UK budget surplus hits record in January and retail sales rose, while private sector activity is strengthening in February UK reports record-breaking budget surplus of £30.4bn in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves Art and antiques help lift retail sales in Great Britain to biggest monthly rise since 2024 The jump in tax receipts last month may show that UK government receipts are starting to get the boost from inflation and wage growth earlier in the year. Nick Ridpath, research economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, says: Today’s data on the public finances is particularly important, given the outsized impact of January’s self-assessment returns on revenues and borrowing for the year as a whole. Income tax receipts had been a little disappointing over 2025, lagging behind forecasts even as inflation and wage growth exceeded expectations. But today’s data shows that self-assessment revenues in January were almost £2bn (6%) higher than forecast. Mail order retailers, which are predominantly online, experienced a boost from retailers selling sports supplements, as well as continued strong sales volumes by online jewellers. Comments from jewellers reported that demand had hit unprecedented levels. Continue reading...

A BRC survey reveals that UK retailers are planning to reduce staff hours and jobs due to increasing employment costs, with finance bosses expecting technology to boost productivity.

The two big-box retailers are contending with the same economic backdrop, yet Target is trying to prove it can make a comeback.

Retailers are featuring significant Presidents Day deals on a wide range of products, including OLED TVs, gaming PCs, AirPods, gaming chairs, and 3D printers.

The Slovenian Farmers' Union is raising alarms about contract cancellations for farmers supplying products to retailers Hofer and Mercator, urging authorities to intervene.

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Target, one of America's largest retailers, has announced it is cutting synthetic colors from some of its beloved breakfast food products, aligning with a broader 'Make America Healthy Again' movement.

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Japanese retailers, particularly department stores, are struggling with a double-digit drop in duty-free sales due to a boycott by Chinese tourists.

A U.S. company is recalling more than 25,000 kilograms of frozen blueberries that were distributed in Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin. Canadian officials say the affected imported product did not reach retailers or consumers in this country.

Retailers are beginning to return to Chicago's Magnificent Mile, indicating a recovery in leasing activity in the prominent shopping district.

Latvia's Competition Council (KP) has identified indications of an illegal agreement between the country's two largest food retail companies.

Radar has introduced new competencies designed to enhance the capabilities and performance of brick-and-mortar retailers.

Amazon has been refused permission to appeal a decision allowing UK lawsuits from retailers and consumers to proceed.

Walmart is demonstrating strong performance and market dominance, surpassing other retailers in the competitive landscape.

Profitmind, a company focused on AI decision-making for retailers, has successfully raised $9 million in funding.

A new whitepaper by Meta and the Retailers Association of India (RAI) indicates that WhatsApp is increasingly becoming the preferred platform for shopping journeys in India.

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Retailers and police forces report a surge in chocolate thefts, with thieves allegedly stealing specific brands to fulfill orders, leading shops to store chocolate in anti-theft boxes.

The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed major retail chains Landers Superstore and S&R Membership Shopping under scrutiny after inspections revealed unregistered and improperly labeled products.

Retailers in the UK are observing indications that the recent surge in crime affecting their businesses is finally beginning to slow down.

Lowe's stock has significantly outperformed Home Depot's, with both home-furnishing retailers scheduled to release their quarterly financial results this week.

The market share of ÁTVR, Iceland's State Alcohol and Tobacco Authority, is reportedly decreasing significantly, with private retailers gaining ground.

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Supermarkets are experiencing a significant increase in shoplifting incidents, posing challenges for retailers.

Korean duty-free retailers are intensifying their marketing efforts to draw in Chinese tourists, aiming to capitalize on the returning travel market.

A survey reveals that 61% of retail CFOs and finance directors intend to reduce staff hours and overtime due to increasing employment costs.

US warehouse retailer Sam’s Club has gained traction among Chinese shoppers by strengthening localisation and launching more China-tailored products, continuing to expand even as many foreign retailers have scaled back their mainland operations or exited the market. Instead of replicating its US model, Walmart-owned Sam’s Club has introduced products catering to local tastes, including copper gourd ornaments, ginseng and some traditional food items in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year...

America's priciest grocery store, Erewhon, exemplifies a trend where high-end retailers are pushing the boundaries of what wealthy shoppers are willing to pay for luxury goods.

Oil distributors, retailers and wholesalers have been accused of taking advantage of the crisis in the Middle East to price gouge Irish consumers, farmers and businesses.

Finnish furniture company Indoor Group, operating Asko and Sotka stores, reportedly misled customers and employees about its financial health in the year leading up to its bankruptcy.

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High inflation has made life difficult for both consumers and retailers, leading to numerous bankruptcies and high unemployment in the retail sector.

Analysts are looking to upcoming earnings reports from major retailers like Target, Costco, and Best Buy this week to gauge the progress of a projected modest recovery in the retail industry.

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Retailers heavily relying on Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) sales are advised to prepare for a period of tighter credit access, which could impact their sales strategies.

The Financial Crime Investigation Service (FNTT) has reported that suspicious transactions totaling over 60 million euros have been uncovered in an ongoing pre-trial investigation involving major Lithuanian electronics and home appliance retailers 'Varlė' and 'Topo grupė'.

With rising food prices, households are scrutinizing every euro, while retailers face increasing pressure to prevent food waste. Slovak chains are implementing various strategies, including discount boxes, food banks, and donating food for animal feed, to ensure unsold items do not end up in landfills.

Industrial discount chains, led by Action and Pepco, are rapidly expanding their market share in Poland, with nearly 60% of Poles shopping there, posing a challenge to established retailers like Lidl and Biedronka.

Lotte Duty Free and Hyundai DF Co. have received approval to operate new duty-free zones at Incheon International Airport, filling spaces vacated by previous retailers.

Austria has passed a new law requiring retailers to label products that have decreased in quantity while maintaining the same price, aiming to address hidden price increases.

Retailers in Latvia report difficulties in meeting the requirements for the low-price food basket due to manufacturers' offers, leading to an incomplete selection, according to the Consumer Rights Protection Center.

It comes as shoplifting has risen to a record high and retailers work to protect their stock

Visitor numbers in Hong Kong rose about 14 per cent during the Chinese New Year holiday but more residents left the city, while local retailers reported bumper sales of gold products. Some retailers reported single purchases worth millions of Hong Kong dollars within categories such as watches and jewellery, even as the broader retail recovery remained uneven. Immigration Department figures showed trips made by visitors – from mainland China and elsewhere – rose about 14 per cent year on year...

Major electronics retailers, including Bol.com and Mediamarkt, have pulled certain headphones from sale due to fears that they may contain potentially dangerous chemicals.

Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

A new report indicates that TikTok Shop is projected to become one of the top three global retailers by 2030, highlighting its rapid expansion and market potential.

The market share of ÁTVR, Iceland's state alcohol and tobacco authority, has significantly decreased from 93.5% to 85.8% in two years, while online alcohol retailers have seen an increase in their share.

The Supreme Court struck down most of the Trump administration’s tariffs, but uncertainty remains for store chains.

A sporting goods supplier that served 20,000 retailers has filed for bankruptcy after 71 years in business.

DoorDash reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images DoorDash has a key advantage over Amazon in grocery delivery, CEO Tony Xu said Wednesday. The delivery service offers a wider variety owing to its myriad partnerships with grocers, Xu said. Amazon is ramping up its grocery delivery, creating more competition for DoorDash and Instacart. DoorDash CEO Tony Xu says that his company's grocery offering has a key advantage over Amazon: choice. Amazon is doubling down on grocery delivery, especially perishables like produce and ice cream. The retail and tech giant said last month that it's expanding same- and next-day grocery delivery to more parts of the US this year, adding to the thousands of towns and cities it already serves — news that sent shares of Instacart and DoorDash tumbling at the time. DoorDash, though, has something that shoppers want and that Amazon isn't replicating, Xu said on the company's fourth-quarter earnings call on Wednesday. Unlike Amazon, which owns Whole Foods and several of its own food brands, DoorDash works with existing grocery chains. The delivery service has struck deals in recent years. Last year, it expanded its partnership with Kroger and signed new deals with regional chains, including Schnucks in the Midwest. Few customers complete all their grocery shopping at a single chain, Xu said. Many stop at multiple stores each week, especially to find specific fresh groceries, such as produce, meat, and seafood. "Consumers prefer choice," Xu said on the call, adding that he expects there to "continue to be very strong interest in the DoorDash product" as a result. DoorDash is also expanding its services for retailers, such as fulfillment through its DashMarts, convenience store-sized retail spaces designed for picking and delivering orders. Xu said DoorDash is "doing that for every single grocer so that they have the capability to compete against companies like Amazon." DoorDash shares rose as much as 14% in after-market trading on Wednesday, despite disappointing fourth-quarter earnings and guidance for 2026. The company's stock took its biggest one-day hit in November after it unveiled plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on tech improvements. While DoorDash has become known for restaurant deliveries, its gig workers are increasingly making grocery deliveries — many of which make more financial sense for DoorDash. Xu said DoorDash has attracted more big grocery orders from customers, not just small fill-in trips. That matters in the grocery industry, where grocers tend to make more money when customers buy a wider range of goods. "People use us for both the quick runs as well as the stock-up use cases," he said. Ravi Inukonda, DoorDash's CFO, said on the call that DoorDash's retail and grocery business expects to "be unit-economic positive" in the second half of 2026. Have a tip? Contact this reporter at abitter@businessinsider.com or via encrypted messaging app Signal at 808-854-4501. Use a personal email address, a nonwork WiFi network, and a nonwork device; here's our guide to sharing information securely. Read the original article on Business Insider

Instacart hired software engineers and data scientists on H-1B visas last year. illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images Instacart is growing beyond its traditional grocery delivery business. The company's advertising and retail tech businesses are expanding. Here's what the company paid some of its corporate employees in 2025. Delivery service Instacart is moving further into new areas, such as advertising and retail tech. The company's roughly 600,000 gig workers, who shop and deliver groceries and other retail goods, are its most visible face for many people. But Instacart's business is growing in many directions, CEO Chris Rogers said on a November earnings call. "We have the leading online grocery marketplace, a best-in-class suite of enterprise technologies for retailers, and a growing advertising ecosystem," Rogers said on the call, his first as CEO after assuming the position in August. Instacart needs people to make good on its growth plans. The company had about 170 open roles on its careers website as of early February. "We're hiring selectively, with priority on roles that support our core marketplace, Instacart Enterprise solutions for retailers globally, and our ads and data platform," an Instacart spokesperson told Business Insider. "We regularly review compensation to ensure it's competitive and aligned with market benchmarks, location, and role," the spokesperson said. That hiring can include some employees from outside the US on H-1B work visas. Business Insider analyzed how much money companies from Apple to Walmart are paying for tech jobs and other roles. Explore salary data from America's biggest employers. Business Insider analyzed 157 H-1B visa applications submitted by Instacart and certified by the Department of Labor in the year ending September 30, 2025. These applications provide insight into how much employees in certain roles make. Many of the salaries were for tech roles, including data science, engineering, and product management positions. The Trump administration has initiated changes to the H-1B visa system. In September, Trump imposed a $100,000 fee on new applications. He's also proposed changes to work visa rules that could tilt the already competitive visa lottery in favor of the highest-paid applicants, lawyers told Business Insider. However, these changes were largely initiated after this reporting period. Here's a look at some of the jobs for which Instacart has disclosed salaries in the work visa data. Data Scientist: $125,000 to $210,000 Director of Engineering, Machine Learning: $320,000 to $380,000 Engineering Manager, Software: $220,000 to $290,000 Manager, Machine Learning Engineering: $260,000 to $280,000 Principal Software Engineer: $350,000 to $380,000 Senior Computer Vision/AI Engineer: $180,000 to $290,000 Senior Data Scientist: $170,000 to $265,000 Senior Engagement Manager: $235,000 to $285,000 Senior Engineering Manager: $275,000 to $305,000 Senior Engineering Manager, Software: $275,000 to $305,000 Senior Machine Learning Engineer: $185,000 to $300,000 Senior Machine Learning Engineer: $190,000 to $298,000 Senior Product Manager: $185,000 to $280,000 Senior Software Engineer: $176,000 to $285,000 Software Engineer: $165,000 to $215,000 Staff Software Engineer: $250,000 to $310,000 Have a tip? Contact this reporter at abitter@businessinsider.com or via encrypted messaging app Signal at 808-854-4501. Use a personal email address, a nonwork WiFi network, and a nonwork device; here's our guide to sharing information securely. Read the original article on Business Insider