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UK Consumers Spent More on Clothes as Temperatures Soared in July, Data Shows
FinanceEntertainer Founders Hand Over Control of UK Toy Retailer to Workers
Britain's M&s Restores Click and Collect Services 15 Weeks After Systems Hacked
Ikea Bets on Online Growth in China With JD.com Launch
A 240-year-old Swiss Watchmaker's Race to Beat Trump's Tariff Deadline
Date: August 8, 2025
By Helen Reid LONDON/GENEVA (Reuters) -As a U.S. tariff deadline neared this week, Swiss watch manufacturer DuBois et fils rushed to ship five high-end watches worth thousands of dollars each to the...
Beijing Robot Store Stocks Einstein Replicas, Chess Partners, in AI Leadership Push
Date: August 6, 2025
By Che Pan and Florence Lo BEIJING (Reuters) -Fancy a robot chess partner to test your moves on? Perhaps a robotic pet dog? Or a life-sized replica of physicist Albert Einstein that could teach you...
Shopify Delivers Upbeat Revenue Forecast on Resilient Demand, Shares Surge
Date: August 6, 2025
(Reuters) -Shopify forecast third-quarter revenue above market estimates on Wednesday as demand from retailers for its e-commerce services remains strong despite tariff-related jitters, sending its...
McDonald's Global Sales Top Estimates as Affordable Meal Options Boost Demand
Date: August 6, 2025
By Savyata Mishra (Reuters) -McDonald's global comparable sales beat Wall Street expectations for second quarter, as affordable meal bundles and promotions drew in budget-conscious diners looking to...
Hiscox First-Half Premiums Rise on Retail Growth
Date: August 6, 2025
(Reuters) -Hiscox reported a 6.2% rise in first-half group net insurance premiums on Wednesday, supported by consistent growth in its retail business. (Reporting by Ankita Bora and Aatrayee Chatterjee...
Euro Zone Retail Sales Grow Quicker Than Thought After Revisions
Date: August 6, 2025
FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Euro zone retail sales grew quicker than thought in June, data showed on Wednesday, reinforcing views that the bloc remains resilient to trade uncertainty thanks to the continued...