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US Retail Sales Beat Expectations In November

US retail sales increased more than expected in November amid an acceleration in motor vehicle purchases, consistent with strong underlying momentum in the...

UK's Bunzl Says Lower Prices Will Impact 2024 Profit

British business supplies distributor Bunzl said that low prices, especially in continental Europe, would have a 'slight impact' on its annual profit.

Spain’s Top Retailers Increased Investment By A Third In The Past Year

The top retailers in Spain boosted investment in their operations by 34% in their most recent financial year, the highest level of investment in a decade.

Axfood Nominates Caroline Berg As Its New Chairperson

Swedish retailer Axfood has nominated Caroline Berg as the new chairperson of its board of directors.

India's Tata Faces Pressure In Starbucks Joint Venture As Consumers Cut Back

India's Tata Consumer Products will push back plans for some new Starbucks store openings until later in its existing schedule as fewer customers are walki...

South African E-Commerce Retailer Takealot Bets On Townships

South African e-commerce retailer, Takealot, has hired thousands of personal shoppers to help it penetrate townships and rural areas, its CEO told Reuters.

Why Are Brussels Sprouts Giving People The Ick?

It's a trifle harsh, but traditional festive foods have fallen out of favour with Gen Z's and Millennials who deem them dated and old fashioned, according...

Carrefour Dubai Launches First 24/7 Express Delivery Service

Majid Al Futtaim Retail, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in the UAE, has launched a 24/7 express grocery delivery service in Dubai.