Capitalism is not giving me what I want, but I’m not behaving like a good free market consumer myself
Shares in US regional banks fell on Thursday after two lenders disclosed that they w…
Buying with the help of generative artificial intelligence is like having a personal shopper who knows exactly what I want
Booming demand is straining a supply chain that prioritises quality and cannot expand quickly enough
Times are tough for property owners. Threats from sources as diverse as fire and cyber security are rising, tenant preferences are rapidly shifting, and rules covering safety and climate change are evolving. On top of that, valuations in many markets have been falling
Jewellery brands from both UK and India see potential in each other’s market; Titan’s plan to sell Indian watchmaking to the world; designers using waste to make a statement; connoisseur collectors breathe life into Asian jewellery sales
Trend for Japanese tea-based beverages driven by health benefits and what looks good on social media
Toy company’s stock falls amid concerns about faltering resale market
There is more than just escapism at work as grown-up collectors and hobbyists swell the market
UK chain hit by rising costs and competition from upmarket rivals
In one patch of the world’s biggest economy, spending habits fail to match shoppers’ anxiety
Rubber clog maker predicts 10% quarterly revenue fall and warns that poorer consumers are ‘not even going to stores’
Plus, is the emerging markets party over?
Local jewellers chip away at European dominance in domestic market as consumers move towards homegrown products
Chains battle to ensure no one has to wait for their caffeine shot
Frequent flyers will go to incredible lengths to unlock perks as companies tighten the rules
Pop Mart’s $40bn market capitalisation has surpassed that of Hasbro and Mattel combined on back of hot-selling collectibles
Greene King and other UK pub groups seek to combat declining alcohol consumption
Sales of legal e-cigarettes are losing momentum as consumers turn to alternatives and regulation saps demand
Spare a thought for those of us stewing in ever more unpleasant juices at the back
Lenders are adapting their remaining high-street branches to meet a range of customer needs
The cost of living crisis means Brits are walking down the supermarket aisles looking for presents for the happy couple
Survey suggests British households may be regaining some willingness to spend
Brewer’s chief says gaming, streaming and social media have eaten into drinking’s share of ‘entertainment and joy’
Fast-food chains tend to do well when times are tough but uncertainty has taken its toll on burger giant
