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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
New Five Below opens at La Cueva Town Center in Albuquerque
Jun. 1—Fun festivities were in full swing at Five Below's newest storefront in Albuquerque last week. The retailer, based in Pennsylvania with more than 1,800 stores in 44 states, sells trendy products, primarily marketed toward preteens and teens, for between $1-5. It celebrated the grand opening of its new store at La Cueva Town Center on Friday and Saturday. There are seven stores across New Mexico, with three in Albuquerque, including the new storefront, according to the Five Below website. The opening is a part of the brand's nationwide expansion, a company spokesperson said. That includes the opening of approximately 150 new stores between July 2024 and June 2025, according to a March report from the chain. Five Below at 8102 Wyoming NE in La Cueva Town Center is open at 10 a.m. every day, closing at 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 p.m. on Sunday.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Major UK retailer CANCELS pre-orders for new Nintendo Switch 2 console as angry gamers slam ‘shameful' service
A MAJOR UK retailer has been slammed by gamers after cancelling pre-orders for new Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. Several hopeful gamers have reported receiving out of the blue emails from the retailer cancelling their pre-orders. 3 Game has since confirmed that they have cancelled an unspecified number of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders. No reason for the cancelled orders has been given by the retailer leaving hopeful customers in the dark. Game took to social media to offer an apology to disappointed customers following a wave of online anger. Successor to one of the best selling consoles in history the Switch 2 has been hotly anticipated for years. The new model will be released to the public on June 5 with eager gamers pre-ordering the console. Several gamers who placed their pre-order through Game however will be sorely disappointed on release day. Game said in a statement on social media: "We sincerely apologise for the recent cancellation of some Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders. "We understand how disappointing this is, especially for those who have been eagerly awaiting their order. "We're currently working hard to reinstate as many cancelled orders as possible. "If your order was impacted please know that we are doing everything we can and will be in touch with further updates and next steps." The retailer sent out a slew of emails in recent days to notify hopeful customers of their cancelled orders. A wave of fury against the retailer was launched online as upset gamers flocked to social media to complain. Game went on to say: "Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to resolve this. We truly appreciate your support." Several retailers have had problems with Switch 2 pre-orders, in the US Walmart, Target and GameStop have all cancelled some pre-orders. Further disappointment was reported when it was revealed that most retailers are no longer able to take on fresh pre-orders so close to launch day. Smyths Toys in has stepped up amid the controversy and said that it will have a "limited" number of consoles ready for sale in store on release day. Customers who have had their pre-orders cancelled were left outraged. One took to social media to say: "This is why I didn't pre-order from GAME. "They have disappointed me countless times over the last 2 years. Smyth's all the way." Game has been contacted for comment. 3
BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Reporting Illegal Vape Selling
If you are worried about a retailer illegally selling vapes, do not confront them. This is for your own safety, let the authorities handle should report it to Trading StandardsContact your local council's Trading Standards team, who handle enforcement of vape can do this via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline:📞 0808 223 1133 (freephone)💻 Or online at externalYou'll be asked for:Retailer's name and locationWhat you saw or bought (e.g. high-nicotine, oversized, no warnings)Receipts, packaging, or photos if possibleIf a shop is selling to children or teens, include this in your report — it's a serious can contact Crimestoppers anonymously at:📞 0800 555 111 💻or online at external
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Walmart to Cut 1,500 Corporate Jobs in Restructuring
The retailer is planning layoffs in a reorganization aimed at trimming its expenses and speeding up decision-making.
RNZ News
21-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Cyberattack to cost UK retailer Marks & Spencer $678 million
By AFP Marks & Spencer shop on Oxford Street in central London. Photo: AFP/TOLGA AKMEN British clothes-to-food retailer Marks and Spencer says a cyberattack affecting its online service is set to last through to July and cost the group NZ$678 million. Marks last week revealed that some personal data of its customers had been stolen in a cyberattack that has crippled its online services for weeks. "In Fashion, Home & Beauty, online sales and trading profit have been heavily impacted by the necessary decision to pause online shopping, however stores have remained resilient," Marks said in a statement. "We expect online disruption to continue throughout June and into July as we restart, then ramp up operations." The impact on annual group operating profit is estimated at "around £300 million... which will be reduced through management of costs, insurance and other trading actions," the retailer added. The news came as Marks on Wednesday reported operating profit before adjusting items of £985 million (NZ$2.2 billion) for its financial year to the end of March. Following the update, its share price dropped 2.5 percent at the start of trading in London. Group operations have since Easter been hampered by a ransomware sting which forced the retailer to suspend online sales, contactless payments instore and even recruiting operations. Marks said information stolen could include names, dates of birth, home addresses and telephone number. However, it did not include "useable payment or card details", nor account passwords. The company reported the incident to relevant government authorities and law enforcement. A wave of cyberattacks have hit British retailers in recent weeks, including luxury department store Harrods and the Co-op food chain. - AFP
