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Swatch CEO Ready to Accept Lower Profit After Tough First Half
Swatch Sales Miss Estimates, Hit by Low Demand in China
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Mike Ashley's Frasers' Revenue Misses Expectations, Shares Fall
UK Homeware Retailer Dunelm's Sales Rise as Shoppers Seek Value in Tough Economy
Date: July 17, 2025
(Reuters) -British homeware retailer Dunelm Group reported a 3.8% rise in annual sales on Thursday, as strong summer demand and a focus on value attracted cost-conscious shoppers amid a tough economic...
France Cuts Rate on Popular Livret a Savings Accounts
Date: July 16, 2025
PARIS (Reuters) -France's finance ministry said on Wednesday it was cutting the regulated interest rate on popular, tax-free savings accounts known as Livret A to 1.7% from 2.4 from August 1. French...
Diageo CEO Crew Steps Down as Company Pursues Turnaround, Cost Cuts
Date: July 16, 2025
(Reuters) -Diageo is planning to replace CEO Debra Crew and is searching for a replacement to lead a turnaround of the spirits maker, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar...
Ferrero Poised to Revive Wk Kellogg Sales for Health-Conscious Americans
Date: July 15, 2025
By Savyata Mishra (Reuters) - Nutella spread maker Ferrero, armed with experience in health-regulated European markets and a track record of revamping struggling brands like Keebler cookies, has a...
Inditex to Reopen Budget Brand Lefties in France as It Takes on Shein
Date: July 15, 2025
(Reuters) -Zara-owner Inditex plans to expand its budget brand Lefties to France, the fashion giant's CEO told investors on Tuesday, as it tries to attract more young consumers and steps up...
Discount Retailer B&M's Shares Plunge as Quarterly UK Growth Disappoints
Date: July 15, 2025
(Reuters) -Discount retailer B&M on Tuesday reported its first like-for-like quarterly revenue growth in over a year in its main UK market, but slower-than-expected gains sent shares tumbling to their...