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Irish Consumer Steady For November As Easing Costs Counter Future Uncertainty

Irish consumer sentiment remained unchanged in November as increased spending was countered by uncertain geopolitical terrain.

British supermarket prices offered through loyalty schemes offer genuine savings, the competition regulator said on Wednesday.

Irish company Applegreen has indicated its plants to invest €1 billion over the next five years to expand its business.

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Stephen Wynne-Jones sits down with Tesco CEO Ken Murphy – aka Mr Reliable – as he discusses a successful year and future plans.

Marks & Spencer has revealed a 17.2% jump in profit for the first half of the financial year, as the success of its turnaround continues.

Sainsbury’s has extended its Aldi price-matching scheme to its convenience stores, upping the ante on competitive pricing ahead of Christmas.

AB InBev reported third-quarter profits, revenues and volumes behind forecasts on Thursday, sending its shares down almost 4%.

Carlsberg is shifting some of its marketing focus as consumers opted for cheaper beer, but maintained its full-year earnings forecast.

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