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independent.co.uk > us > money > retailers-returns-packages-consumers-amazon-b3048240.html

Why it’s getting harder to return your unwanted online purchases

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (447+ words) Roughly 68 percent of retailers now charge return fees, while processing returned merchandise costs merchants an average of 27 percent of the original purchase price Returning unwanted online purchases is growing more expensive and complicated as U.S. retailers dismantle free-shipping perks, shorten refund…...

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independent.co.uk > news > business > associated-british-foods-primark-great-britain-sheffield-europe-b3047747.html

Primark to launch home delivery in Great Britain

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (256+ words) The owner of Primark has announced plans to launch home delivery in Great Britain in a bid to bolster the retailer’s online offering. Associated British Foods (ABF), which also runs large food, sugar and agriculture operations, said it had bought…...

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independent.co.uk > news > business > inditex-zara-iran-spanish-b3047035.html

Zara owner brushes off heatwaves and Iran war trading pressures as sales jump

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (176+ words) Zara owner Inditex has revealed a jump in first-half profits and a strong start to its third quarter despite searing heatwaves across many of its markets. The Spanish group, which also owns brands including Bershka and Stradivarius, reported a 7% rise…...

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independent.co.uk > extras > indybest > amazon-prime-day > amazon-prime-day-october-2026-b3046420.html

When is Amazon’s October Prime Day 2026? What we know so far

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (377+ words) Prime Big Deal Days could kick off next month Amazon hasn't announced the dates for its autumn 2026 shopping event yet, also known as Prime Big Deal Days. However, based on previous years, we expect it to return in October 2026, most…...

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independent.co.uk > us > money > dunkin-walmart-grocery-delivery-b3044426.html

You can now get Dunkin’ delivered along with groceries with Walmart’s new partnership

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (348+ words) Walmart’s Dunkin’ delivery partnership follows the retailer’s launch of a similar service with Subway this summer America – and now Walmart – runs on Dunkin’. Many Walmart customers can get Dunkin’ drinks and meals delivered with their groceries as the retail giant…...

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independent.co.uk > news > business > business-reporter > shopping-data-feed-audit-product-google-christmas-b3036678.html

The holidays come early: what a Google Shopping feed audit uncovers

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (683+ words) Feedonomics is a Business Reporter client An optimised product feed could be your secret to holiday success – and a feed audit is how you start. The holidays will be here before you know it, and with them the opportunity to…...

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independent.co.uk > news > business > business-reporter > ai-product-seo-gemini-ecommerce-optimisation-b3036695.html

Hidden in plain sight: the real AI problem for your product feed

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (784+ words) Feedonomics is a Business Reporter client Agentic AI is changing what it means to be visible, and it all starts with your product feed. People aren’t shopping like they used to. Customers are still spending, but the simple routine of…...

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independent.co.uk > life-style > home-depot-express-delivery-program-b3037572.html

Home Depot launches program to deliver supplies in three hours or less

3+ week, 14+ hour ago   (455+ words) Home Depot’s profits got a boost from shoppers tackling smaller home improvement projects this summer The Home Depot is making urgent DIY jobs easier with a new Express Delivery service across the U.S. that promises to get eligible orders to…...

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independent.co.uk > bulletin > news > publix-express-lane-item-limit-changes-b3037291.html

Supermarket chain changes express lane rules to cut wait times

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independent.co.uk > news > walmart-shares-new-york-sales-american-b3036291.html

Walmart strong again in second quarter, but its outlook is reserved

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (417+ words) Walmart reported another strong performance in the second quarter Thursday, but that was overshadowed by a more cautious outlook for the year. Shares slid 6% before the opening bell. Comparable sales in U.S. stores, those coming from stores open at least a…...