Passport Processing Time: What to Expect Before You Fly
Renewal queues, rush options, and how far ahead to start — without the guesswork.
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Retailer earnings, footfall data, commercial rents.
How Much Can You Bring Home Duty-Free From a Shopping Trip?
How Much US Customs Duty Will You Actually Pay on Souvenirs?
Most shoppers bring home more than $800 in purchases and never pay a dime — here's the exemption math, the flat-rate duty above it, and what trips you up at the border.
Japan Draws 3.15 Million Visitors in June — Fewer Tourists, Heavier Wallets, and Shopping Leading the Spend
JNTO estimated 3,148,600 international arrivals in June 2026 as Japan's inbound wave keeps spending more per visitor, with shopping among the largest categories of that spend.
M&S Unveiled Its Renovated Oxford Street Flagship in July — a £90 Million Bet on the Department Store
Marks & Spencer's renovated Pantheon-era flagship on central London's Oxford Street opened to shoppers this month, part of a £90 million store investment the retailer says anchors its UK turnaround.
China's 618 Festival Growth Slowed Sharply in 2026 — Tmall Led, and the Deals Came Earlier
Per Syntun data reported by CNBC on June 23, 2026, China's mid-year 618 shopping festival saw sales growth slow markedly, with Alibaba's Tmall ahead of JD.com and Douyin among platforms.