Retail group Argos has said that as of the end of June this year, it would cease all business activities and close all its stores in the Republic of Ireland. Argos will start the process of progressively winding down its Irish operations.

Why is retail group Argos closing all its stores in Ireland?

In the US, Gucci, the luxury brand of Italy, will start accepting payments carried out in cryptocurrencies in some stores, said media reports. The payments will be allowed in some cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin, a BBC report said.

In some US stores, Gucci to accept payments in cryptocurrencies soon

The Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak has triggered panic buying. People around the world are stocking up on essential supplies. But, panic buying could create more trouble.

Global Pandemic: Stores run out of supplies in India

Fabio, the robot, was initially welcomed by staff when he began work at the upmarket Margiotta store in Edinburgh last week.

Robot fired after putting off customers at UK store

Improved online shopping was another factor behind the US retailer's higher-than-expected result

Wal-Mart rides on higher store visits to boost quarterly earnings

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