Retail trade
European consumers reluctant to splash cash despite slowing inflation
Business
05.04.2024
European consumers reluctant to splash cash despite slowing inflation
The volume of retail sales in the eurozone fell by 0.5% month-over-month in February, more than expected, and by 0.4% in…
Speculation over M&S Ocado split persists after payment dispute
Business
29.03.2024
Speculation over M&S Ocado split persists after payment dispute
British firm Ocado, which uses technology like AI and robotics to deliver online grocery needs, has seen a steady decline…
Greenwashing crackdown in UK could leave big business with hefty fines
Business
17.03.2024
Greenwashing crackdown in UK could leave big business with hefty fines
In the UK, 4 out of 10 large businesses face hefty fines for greenwashing in 2024, as a major toughening…
France’s Decathlon springs into rebrand ahead of Paris Olympics
Business
14.03.2024
France’s Decathlon springs into rebrand ahead of Paris Olympics
With Spring in mind, French sports retailer Decathlon has announced the launch of its rebrand as it anticipates a growth…
Bogof! No more ‘Buy one, get one free’: France forbids supermarket mega sales
Business
04.03.2024
Bogof! No more ‘Buy one, get one free’: France forbids supermarket mega sales
Mega sales for items such as shampoo, toothpaste and toilet paper are over in France. Discounts of more than 34%…
Zara to reopen stores in war-torn Ukraine: report
Business
01.03.2024
Zara to reopen stores in war-torn Ukraine: report
Following nearly two years of closure, retail giant Zara is ready to reopen many of its stores in Ukraine, according…
London’s biggest-ever IPO is hanging in the balance as Shein eyes LSE
Business
28.02.2024
London’s biggest-ever IPO is hanging in the balance as Shein eyes LSE
Facing difficulties in the US to go public, online retail giant Shein could provide the biggest-ever initial public offering (IPO)…
UK retail sales rise at fastest pace since 2021: Will recession be short-lived?
Business
16.02.2024
UK retail sales rise at fastest pace since 2021: Will recession be short-lived?
The British Pound moved higher on Friday morning after the latest UK retail sales came in stronger than expected, suggesting…
The Body Shop goes into administration, with hundreds of UK jobs at risk
Business
14.02.2024
The Body Shop goes into administration, with hundreds of UK jobs at risk
The Body Shop has gone into administration in the UK, less than three months after German private equity firm Aurelius…
Eurozone retail trade figures slump as consumers feel the pinch
Business
06.02.2024
Eurozone retail trade figures slump as consumers feel the pinch
The volume of eurozone retail sales fell by 1.1% in the month to December, Eurostat figures have revealed. Following November’s…