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October 27, 2026
Poundland edges towards administration: owner rejects rescue bid
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Amazon hires 300,000 for the holidays: first increase in three years
Amazon will hire more than 300,000 US workers for the 2026 holiday season, up about 20% and its first increase in three years, with seasonal pay averaging $20 an hour. From January 2027 seasonal staff working 30 hours a week get day-one healthcare, as UPS, Dick’s and most of retail hire fewer.
October 20, 2026
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Reading a brand distribution footprint: stockists, channels and pricing
You can learn more about a brand from its stockist list and its price consistency than from any interview it gives.
August 21, 2026
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