Woolworths struggles to win back ‘price trust’ from customers – and investors – as Coles’ value rises Market value of Woolworths, Australia’s largest supermarket chain, slips from more than $40bn to less than $35bn
JD Sports sales slump in UK as fragile consumer confidence concerns retailers Leisurewear firm cuts prices online amid tough market, especially in footwear for women and children
Toy air fryer will be a Christmas bestseller, John Lewis predicts Fries and chicken drumsticks are included – or young cooks might prefer a mini-me Ooni pizza oven
Debenhams may sell Pretty Little Thing and shut distribution hub Online fashion seller’s losses widen to £264m as Poundland confirms plans to close up to 150 stores
Victoria Beckham brand gets £6.2m loan from stars and backer as losses grow Sales surge to £112m at fashion business on strong growth online, including new cosmetics products
UK retail shares fall amid fears of squeeze in consumer spending Parent groups of Primark and B&Q hit as analysts say jobs and inflation concerns could affect sales
Egg and butter prices drive up UK food inflation as households feel squeeze Food inflation at 4.2% this month, with prices increasing at fastest pace for 18 months, says British Retail Consortium
Marks & Spencer to open secondhand clothing store on eBay Customers to get £5 vouchers for donating M&S clothes to Oxfam, which will get 15% of profits from eBay sales
Ocado worst for plastic bags as total single-use sales rise for first time Shoppers in England bought 437m carrier bags last year as online food shops replace supermarket trips
The ‘closing down sale’ scam: when bargains are too good to be true Fake ads on Facebook and Instagram about stock clearance deals use a sense of urgency to draw people in
Kmart supply chains under scrutiny for potential Uyghur forced labour links in Australian court case Retailer says it has systems to identify and mitigate modern slavery risks and is ‘committed to respecting human rights’
Eau de courgette: rise in foodie perfumes may be linked to weight-loss drugs ‘Gourmand’ fragrances with notes of biscuit or cherries are also trending among young consumers online
WH Smith’s US adventure is now stuck in an accounting hole The plunge in the group’s share price looks more than justified. And while expansion plans survive, big questions remain
Almost £600m wiped off WH Smith value after £30m accounting error Group cuts profit forecasts and launches review after mistake relating to North American arm
Customers feeling raw after Tesco adds 25p to price of a meal deal The offer still represents a significant saving but rises to £3.85 for Clubcard holders and £4.25 for others