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Retail / news / en / Jul 30, 2026, 09:53 UTC

Nike and Lululemon face lawsuits over alleged 'phantom discount' pricing

The sportswear giants are accused of listing artificially high regular prices to make sale discounts appear larger, with a California plaintiff claiming Lululemon's tights hadn't been sold at the stated original price for months.

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Retail / news / en / Jul 16, 2026, 21:01 UTC

UK BNPL rules take effect, consumer groups warn of more rejections

New regulations for buy now, pay later services came into force in the UK on 15 July, enhancing consumer protections but potentially leading to more credit rejections, according to advocacy groups.

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