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What changed in retail regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a plan to establish five city-run grocery stores in New York City.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of approximately 213,500 Goody King Magnetic Building Cubes and Blocks sets in the United States on August 13, 2026.
Read at foxbusiness.com ↗What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in retail this week?
The week’s notable investments, financing rounds, acquisitions and strategic deals.
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Frasers Group, led by Mike Ashley, has acquired the luxury retailer Harvey Nichols out of administration.
Read at globallegalpost.com ↗05
First Pioneer Properties and ABS Partners Real Estate acquired a retail center located at 213-04 Northern Boulevard in Bayside, Queens, from Levy Properties for $23.5 million.
Read at commercialobserver.com ↗What products launched in retail this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Health startup Amble is selling a $345 'Oh Sh*t Bag' containing potassium iodide, prussian blue, and ondansetron for use in radiological emergencies.
Read at futurism.com ↗07
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products has launched an official merchandise collection inspired by the films 'Practical Magic' and the upcoming sequel 'Practical Magic 2'.
Read at variety.com ↗08
Karen Millen is returning to physical retail in the UK after seven years by opening three concession stores within TFG locations.
Read at retail-systems.com ↗What financial results were reported in retail this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe stated that U.S. beef prices have risen by 13% due to cattle herds reaching a 72-year low.
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British fashion retailer River Island is closing 33 underperforming stores across the UK and Ireland throughout 2026 as part of a strategy to maintain profitability.
Read at thestreet.com ↗11
German beauty retailer Douglas Group closed 31 stores during the first nine months of fiscal 2026, compared to 12 closures in the same period the previous year.
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Retail sales in the United States experienced their largest monthly decline in over a year during July 2026.
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Bank of America analysts issued a warning regarding Target stock ahead of the company's second-quarter earnings report scheduled for August 19, 2026.
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Fossil Group has closed 219 retail stores globally over the past five years, reducing its total store count from 395 in April 2021 to 176 as of July 4, 2026.
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Specialty retailer Baby Bunting reported $556 million in sales for fiscal 2026, representing a 6.5 per cent increase over 2025.
Read at insideretail.com.au ↗16
Tokmanni Group Corporation reported a 3.3% year-on-year revenue increase to €457.7 million for Q2 2026.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗8 of 12 financial results events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What court rulings and legal actions hit retail this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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Nazi-era artefacts featuring prohibited symbols continue to be sold online in Australia despite a 2023 federal ban on the trade of such items.
Read at theguardian.com ↗18
BFG Supply, a 53-year-old wholesale lawn and garden company based in the United States, is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and potential liquidation.
Read at thestreet.com ↗19
A federal court in Oregon dismissed a class action lawsuit on August 14, 2026, brought by three consumers against On regarding alleged squeaking defects in their athletic shoes.
Read at courthousenews.com ↗20
On August 13, 2026, London’s High Court ruled in favor of Temu in a copyright lawsuit brought by Shein.
Read at retail-systems.com ↗What research was published in retail this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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New research from the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) published in August 2026 indicates that consumer purchasing decisions for frozen desserts are driven primarily by convenience, discovery, and familiarity rather than nutritional content.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗What incidents and outages hit retail this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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The Hampton Grocers Inc. has issued a nationwide recall for Lacnola Lactation Granola due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Read at foodsafetynews.com ↗23
NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC, based in Missouri City and Houston, Texas, has initiated a recall of various jalapeño-containing products due to a Salmonella Javiana outbreak.
Read at foodsafetynews.com ↗24
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded the recall of over 1.5 million cartons of eggs from Midwest Poultry Services to a Class I risk level due to salmonella contamination.
Read at foxbusiness.com ↗25
On Thursday, August 13, 2026, 24-year-old Jose Alejandro Giraldo was arrested after attempting an armed robbery at a Costco store in Greenville, South Carolina.
Read at foxbusiness.com ↗What partnerships were announced in retail this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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eBay UK has launched an official Thule store on its marketplace to provide customers with direct access to genuine transport solutions.
Read at channelx.world ↗What people moved in and out of retail roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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An AI agent named Luna, powered by Anthropic technology and operated by Andon Labs, has fired a human employee at a retail store in San Francisco.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗28
The Kroger Co. has appointed Nate Faust as executive vice president and chief ecommerce officer, effective September 1, 2026.
Read at digitalcommerce360.com ↗What else happened in retail this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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Pandora announced a strategic shift to reduce its reliance on silver by transitioning at least 50% of its relevant jewelry assortment to platinum-plated designs by 2027.
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Andrea Faulkner Williams, co-founder of the baby care brand Tubby Todd, discusses the company's 2022 decision to sell a majority stake to the private equity firm NexPhase Capital.
Read at modernretail.co ↗31
Rick Caruso's Palisades Village shopping center in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, is reopening on August 15, 2026, following a $100 million restoration after the January 2025 wildfires.
Read at propmodo.com ↗32
Publix, a grocery chain based in Lakeland, Florida, has officially removed the 10-item limit for its express checkout lanes as of August 2026.
Read at supermarketnews.com ↗33
Nielsen has agreed to acquire DoubleVerify for approximately USD$2.15bn in an all-cash deal.
Read at exchangewire.com ↗34
Japanese markets in New York City are attracting large crowds by offering 50% discounts on sushi and other food items after 8 p.m.
Read at nytimes.com ↗35