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Image for Britain’s John Lewis optimistic on Christmas trading outlook
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Britain’s John Lewis optimistic on Christmas trading outlook

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -British department store retailer John Lewis is “quietly optimistic...

24th October, 2024

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Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -12.5 in October

(Reuters) – Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 0.4 points in October from the September number, f...

24th October, 2024

Image for L’Oreal third quarter sales disappoint as China spends less on beauty
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L’Oreal third quarter sales disappoint as China spends less on beauty

By Dominique Patton PARIS (Reuters) -French cosmetics giant L’Oreal reported a rise in third quarter...

24th October, 2024

Image for Sanofi reaches deal on terms of sale of consumer health arm, say French government sources
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Sanofi reaches deal on terms of sale of consumer health arm, say French government sources

PARIS (Reuters) -Sanofi on Sunday reached an agreement on terms to sell a controlling stake in its c...

21st October, 2024

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Business

How The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Expansion is Transforming eCommerce

In the world of online shopping, few forces have been as disruptive and far-reaching as the rise of...

15th October, 2024

Image for IKEA sales fall 5% after price cuts amid weak housing market
Business

IKEA sales fall 5% after price cuts amid weak housing market

By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) – IKEA annual sales fell 5% after the Swedish budget homeware retaile...

11th October, 2024

Image for Online shopping returns to growth in Europe amid fierce competition
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Online shopping returns to growth in Europe amid fierce competition

By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) – Recovering consumer confidence has boosted online shopping in Europ...

9th October, 2024

Image for How Long Before a Bidet Pays for Itself?
Finance

How Long Before a Bidet Pays for Itself?

Bidets are all the rage these days. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have been installing...

7th October, 2024

Image for Britain’s Tesco lifts profit outlook after strong first half
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Britain’s Tesco lifts profit outlook after strong first half

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Tesco, Britain’s biggest supermarket group, lifted its annual profi...

3rd October, 2024

Image for Britain’s Tesco lifts annual profit forecast after strong first half
Business

Britain’s Tesco lifts annual profit forecast after strong first half

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Tesco, Britain’s biggest supermarket group, lifted its annual profi...

3rd October, 2024

Image for Sainsbury’s boss looks to UK budget to lift spending gloom
Business

Sainsbury’s boss looks to UK budget to lift spending gloom

By James Davey COBHAM, England (Reuters) – Britons bruised by a cost of living crisis will not start...

2nd October, 2024

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Labour’s move to tax private education leaves Britain divided

By Sarah Young MALVERN, England (Reuters) – Mark Manwaring-White, 67, had been hoping to retire but...

30th September, 2024