Japan’s 7-Eleven targets global expansion The retail giant has said that it is looking to roll out its 7-Eleven convenience store chain globally, and will be kick-starting its entry into Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. Read more.

Half-year operating profit jumps 46% at Primark Primark owner ABF has reported a 46% spike in profits at the value retailer, to £508m. Revenue in the business was up 7.5% to £4.5bn. Alongside its results, the business has said it will roll out click-and-collect to all shops in England. Read more.

JD Sports buys US retailer Hibbett The UK high street giant has inked a deal to acquire the Nasdaq-listed Hibbett for £878m. Hibbett operates 1,169 stores in 36 states, bringing in $1.73bn in annual sales. The move is part of a long-term strategy to enhance JD Sport's presence in the US. Read more.

Asda clocks 24% increase in profits The privately-owned grocer has reported a 24% increase in adjusted profits to £1.07bn. Total sales excluding fuel rose 7.1% to £21.9bn, with like-for-likes up 5.4%. Read more.

Wilko accelerates store rollout plans The general merchandise retailer, which is now run by CDS Superstores, has relaunched its click-and-collect service and opened a string of new stores, with more planned for the rest of 2024. Read more.

Sales up 3% at homeware retailer Dunelm The retailer has reported a 3% uptick in sales for the third quarter to £435m, despite a challenging homewares and furniture market. Dunelm has said that it expects full-year pre-tax profits to be in line with market expectations. Read more.