Retail News News 30 December 2025

Aldi pay rise 2026: UK staff get March bump and longer maternity pay, Ireland hits €15.40 living wage

London, Jan 15, 2026, 09:38 GMT Aldi announced it will increase pay for tens of thousands of UK workers starting in March and boost hourly rates for employees in Ireland from February, intensifying its wage and benefits investment amid fierce

15 January 2026

Retail News·UK Economy

Sephora finally sets Ireland debut date: Belfast store to open Feb. 12

Belfast, January 14, 2026, 10:09 (GMT) Sephora UK announced it will launch its first store on the island of Ireland in Belfast on Feb. 12. The beauty retailer confirmed the date after months of rumors surrounding a new location at

14 January 2026

Retail News

Walmart stock jumps as Google Gemini shopping push and Wing drone rollout grab attention

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 16:50 EST — After-hours Walmart Inc. shares climbed roughly 3% in after-hours trading Monday, building on gains from the regular session. The retailer unveiled plans to integrate shopping with Google’s Gemini chatbot and expand drone

12 January 2026

Business Trends·E-Commerce·Retail News·Stock Market·Technology

Walmart stock jumps on Google Gemini checkout, Wing drones and Nasdaq-100 countdown

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 11:16 EST — Regular session Walmart shares jumped 3.3% to $118.36 by late morning Monday, beating a mostly flat market. Investors reacted to new news highlighting AI-powered shopping and quicker delivery options. Walmart’s selling point

12 January 2026

Business Trends·E-Commerce·Retail News·Stock Market·Technology

Walmart stock jumps on Google Gemini shopping plan, Wing drones and Nasdaq-100 spotlight

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 12:03 EST — Regular session Walmart shares jumped 3.4% to $118.47 in midday trading on Monday after the retailer outlined a new shopping tie-up with Google’s Gemini chatbot and traders positioned for its Nasdaq-100 debut.

12 January 2026

Business Trends·E-Commerce·Retail News·Stock Market·Technology

Sainsbury shares slide after Argos sales dip; investors turn to April results

London, Jan 9, 2026, 10:49 GMT — Regular session Shares in J Sainsbury (SBRY.L) slid on Friday after the grocer’s Christmas trading update showed a drag from its Argos unit. The stock was down 6.3% at 308.4 pence by 1025

9 January 2026

Company Earnings·Investor Insights·Retail News·Stock Market

Costco stock jumps after December sales climb — what matters before Friday’s openNEW YORK

Jan 9, 2026, 05:17 EST — Premarket Costco Wholesale Corp’s (COST.O) shares rose 3.7% on Thursday to $915.31 after the warehouse retailer reported December sales results. Yahoo Finance The monthly report matters because it lands between earnings and can quickly

9 January 2026

Costco·Financial Analysis·Investments·Retail News·Stock Market

UK Retail Shakeout Starts Fast: 2,550 Jobs at Risk as Supermarkets Battle for Share

LONDON, January 8, 2026, 09:29 GMT Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop have been put into administration — a UK insolvency process — putting about 2,550 jobs at risk across almost 300 stores, days into the new year. “This was

8 January 2026

Business Trends·Retail News·UK Economy

Tesco taps Clark Contracts for new Pitlochry supermarket as trans family stories head to festival stage

Pitlochry, Scotland, Jan 6, 2026, 19:12 GMT Clark Contracts has been appointed main contractor to build a new Tesco supermarket in Pitlochry for Dundee-based developer West Ranga Property Group. The project includes a 26,900-square-foot (about 2,500-square-metre) store near the junction

6 January 2026

Retail News

Walmart stock slips in thin New Year’s Eve session after CEO sale filing

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 14:18 ET — Regular session Walmart Inc. (WMT) shares slipped 0.2% to $111.67 in afternoon trading on Wednesday, a subdued New Year’s Eve session for U.S. equities. The stock traded between $111.32 and $112.24 on

31 December 2025

Company Updates·Financial Reports·Retail News·Stock Market

Costco closed on New Year’s Day: New Year’s Eve 2025 store hours for Walmart, Aldi, Tesco and more

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 19:04 ET Major retailers in the United States are tightening holiday schedules for New Year’s Day. Discount grocer Aldi said it will close its U.S. stores on Jan. 1, while Costco listings show the membership

31 December 2025

Retail News

Walmart stock today: WMT slips after app outage; SEC filings spotlight insider sales and trading plans

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 17:16 ET — After-hours. Walmart Inc (WMT) shares were down 0.5% at $111.92 in after-hours trading on Tuesday. The stock traded between $111.85 and $112.68 in the regular session, with about 11.7 million shares changing

30 December 2025

Financial Analysis·Insider Trading·Retail News·Stock Market

Retail News News 30 December 2025 - 15 January 2026