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TJX blames merchandising missteps for rare miss in the US, but is that the whole story?

Some analysts believe the off-price retailer is also suffering the consequences of stiffer competition and consumers’ resistance to price increases.

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IGAD urges stronger information sharing to boost cross-border trade

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called for structured, cross-border market intelligence sharing to dismantle trade barriers and bolster food security across the Horn of Africa. Speaking in Nairobi on Thursday during the opening of a two-day consultative meeting to establish the IGAD Cross-Border Trade…

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