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UK's Currys Shares Rise After Strong Christmas Prompts Profit Upgrade
Jd Sports' Sales Fall in Christmas Quarter on Weak Uk, Europe Trading
Ikea Plans to Double India Investment to More Than $2.20 Billion Over Five Years
FinanceTop Ikea Retailer Says Price Consistency Key as Shoppers Seek Stability
UK's Dunelm Plunges on Warning That Cautious Consumer Spending Will Hurt Profits
Date: January 15, 2026
Jan 15 (Reuters) - British homeware retailer Dunelm said on Thursday it expects annual profit at the lower end of analyst expectations despite a rise in first-half sales, citing a challenging...
Mitchells & Butlers' First-Quarter Sales Surge on Strong Christmas Demand
Date: January 15, 2026
Jan 15 (Reuters) - British pub and restaurant operator Mitchells & Butlers reported a 4.5% rise in like-for-like first-quarter sales on Thursday, helped by strong demand for its pub grub and drinks...
Pepco Revenue Rises in Q1 on Strong Growth for Main Budget Brand
Date: January 15, 2026
GDANSK, Poland, Jan 15 (Reuters) - European discount retailer Pepco Group reported a 4.3% rise in first-quarter revenue to 1.4 billion euros ($1.6 billion) on Thursday, as solid growth at its core...
Italian Antitrust Regulator to Investigate Role of Large Retailers in Food Sector
Date: January 14, 2026
ROME, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Italy's antitrust regulator said on Wednesday it had opened an investigation into big retail groups operating in the country and their role in the price dynamics of the food...
Women's, Advocacy Groups Call on Apple, Google to Drop X and Grok From App Stores
Date: January 14, 2026
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - A coalition of women's groups, tech watchdogs, and progressive activists is calling on Alphabet owner Google and Apple to remove the social media site...
UK's Mulberry Third-Quarter Sales Rise on Strong Festive Demand
Date: January 14, 2026
Jan 14 (Reuters) - British luxury handbag maker Mulberry reported a 5.3% rise in third-quarter revenue on Wednesday, driven by strong full-price, festive-season sales across its markets and its...