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Economists had expected 0.3% expansion in March
Company’s products sold abroad last year totalled €23.5bn, underscoring importance of country’s luxury sector
Troubled retailer names chief brand officer as its new boss as it flags sinking orders in US
Fashion retailer is seeking rent reductions on 39 of its UK stores
Bosses of Woolworths and Coles defend profitability on first day of inquiry
Government debt sells off and dollar gains as latest sign of hot economy cools hopes of interest rate cuts
Broad focus on costs has found favour in markets, pushing shares up almost 90% in past 12 months
Former colleagues say incoming chair’s retail experience will help him lead the brand
Reward programmes are proliferating despite regulators’ concerns it creates ‘two-tier’ pricing at some supermarkets
Can the e-commerce site grab market share from Amazon?
Low operational costs and lower spending on warehousing and inventory give PDD-owned group an edge
UK grocer reports higher earnings and announces £1bn share buyback
Intense campaigning by sector for more support leads to announcement by Rishi Sunak
Billionaire Morris family payout follows rising sales and profits during cost of living crisis
Fashion partners link up on women’s watch design; Perfumers’ inspiration from fine jewellery; watches as jewellery enjoy a red carpet revival; luxury houses step up investment as collectors seek out age-old art forms
Data from British Retail Consortium points to signs of recovery for sector ahead of warmer months
Jason Tarry will take over from Sharon White in September
One can see where the ecommerce group’s priorities lie by looking at the space it uses
Grocery group has put forward plans to award chief executive Tim Steiner if share price significantly improves by 2027
A scandal involving president Dina Boluarte shows the drawback of mass luxury Swiss watchmaking
Beauty chain’s administrators pursuing a CVA in attempt to keep remaining stores open
Investors should take a hard look at the core retail business and reset their expectations accordingly
Regional chain Tegut forced to close automated shops to comply with centuries-old ban
Appointment hints at succession planning inside billionaire family behind French luxury group Kering
A shortlived retail crime wave is a warning about the unintended consequences of automation
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