consumer-perception
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UK's Dunelm Flags Quarterly Sales Upswing on Winter, Spring Sales Boost
Date: February 10, 2026
Feb 10 (Reuters) - Britain's Dunelm flagged stronger sales growth in the third quarter on good winter sales, after the homeware retailer reported a 7.5% drop in half-yearly profit on Tuesday as sales...
UK Retailers Report Strong Start to 2026
Date: February 10, 2026
Feb 10 (Reuters) - British retailers reported a bright start to 2026, marked by strong food sales and more in-store activity in January, the British Retail Consortium trade body said on Tuesday. The...
Asset Longevity vs Operating Cost: Comparing Used Scorpio and Used Tata Safari in the Large-SUV Segment
Date: February 9, 2026
Large SUVs serve a very specific kind of buyer. They are chosen for road presence, durability, and the ability to handle long journeys with ease. In the used car market, buyers of large SUVs usually think beyond the upfront price. They look closely at how long the vehicle will last and how much it will cost to run over time....
Weight-Loss Drugs Seen Weighing on Greggs Snack Sales, Jefferies Says
Date: February 9, 2026
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Shares of Greggs fell as much as 6% on Monday after Jefferies warned that weight-loss drugs could curb sales and profit growth by reducing demand from the bakery chain’s most...
Philip Morris Forecasts Higher Profits, Shrugging Off Threats From Rivals
Date: February 6, 2026
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Philip Morris International forecast higher-than-expected annual profit on Friday, betting on strong sales of its leading nicotine pouch label, Zyn, even as it strives to defend...
Pricier iPhones? Global Memory Chip Crunch Puts Spotlight on Apple
Date: February 6, 2026
By Stephen Nellis and Aditya Soni SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - As the global memory chip shortage hits the smartphone market, a key question is echoing from Silicon Valley to Shenzhen: Will Apple...