Europe

Heineken’s Share Slip As First-Half Results Disappoint

Heineken has reported a 12.5% rise in half-year operating profit, missing out in an expected boost from sporting events.

Irish consumer sentiment reached its best level in two and a half years in July, though no dramatic change indicated a general optimism.

NIQ has today launched an industry-first Omnisales solution in Ireland, providing clients full view coverage of online and in-store sales.

Carrefour upheld its end-of-year targets as it said it was confident about H2 with French and Brazilian markets driving profits in H1.

Nestlé lowered its sales outlook on Thursday, slowing the pace of price hikes sooner than hoped due to increasingly cost-conscious consumers.

Coca-Cola raised its annual organic sales and profit forecast on Tuesday, signalling strong demand for the company’s products.

Aryzta has announced the appointment of Michael Schai as chief executive officer of the company, effective from 1 January 2025.

Unilever plans to cut one third of office roles in Europe by the end of 2025, the Financial Times has reported.

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