US retail giant joins club dominated by tech groups
Consumers buying upmarket treats is a boost for supermarkets and suppliers alike
The nutrient is popping up in everything from Starbucks lattes to Doritos and bottled water
Chain’s challenge will be to raise per-store sales to catch up with its new cost structure
Move would mark return to growth after shuttering hundreds of poorly performing stores last year
Former stalwart of French establishment and three other ex-Casino executives convicted by Paris court
Move follows US-group Kroger’s decision to close its warehouses run on the UK retail technology group’s platforms
Partners at London-listed investor have made fortunes from the retailer, which accounts for four-fifths of its portfolio
World’s biggest tequila producer latest group to highlight impact of ‘very delicate’ atmosphere
Industry giants Walmart and Amazon are taking different approaches to a technology that could further automate shopping
Footfall is up and average amount per purchase has increased as group’s planned turnaround starts to deliver
Louis Vuitton owner reports another quarter of growth but warns unpredictable world events may impede recovery
Delivery and logistics group has been reducing its ‘volume’ from ecommerce giant by approximately 1mn pieces per day
The UK clothing and furniture chain keeps outperforming rivals but its veteran chief executive must one day leave
London-listed DFS appears to be benefiting from US-China trade tensions and the rerouting of goods into Europe
CEO Enrique Martinez welcomes offer from Czech billionaire, who already holds 28% stake in French electronics retailer
Packages are being rerouted to other EU locations to dodge levy on low-value packages from companies such as Shein
Analysts expect high-end brands to start benefiting from the US’s ‘K-shaped’ economy in 2026
Former Tatler journalist says a 7/10 idea with a 10/10 founder can be hugely successful — but not the reverse
Company repositions in the face of increased competition
Retail sales also rebounded in December, driven by online jewellery purchases
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The Milan launch event sought to reinforce the conglomerate’s lagging watch division
UK discount retailer reduces inventory as part of turnaround plan under Tjeerd Jegen
Premium ranges at maker of Mr Kipling cakes outperform as consumers trade up over festive period
