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Retail sales rose for a second straight month in May
Business bungles cited as almost half of sector misses sales forecasts
Julie Wainwright hopes second-hand store for luxury brands will prove better fit for markets
One in 20 US traders shut up shop last year as listed jewellers battle declining footfall in stores
India’s rising middle class offers next big prize for luxury groups; Chinese national pride gives chance for homegrown brands to shine; US jewellers suffer closures as ecommerce bites; fast fashion and oversupply dent value of amber; British politician Robert Halfon on his favourite watches; Parmigiani Fleurier’s pivot to Asia; Japanese pearl house Tasaki targets European markets
Shares sink 11 per cent as doubts emerge over group’s ability to take on Home Depot
Cheap-chic offerings and same-day delivery help drive first-quarter earnings
The UK prime minister offers Labour a deal that includes the possibility of a second EU referendum
Health of US consumer back in focus after Nordstrom, Kohl’s and JC Penney disappoint
DIY group reiterated its pared-down sales guidance for the fiscal year
Error in drafting of law forces owners to wait 39 years to deduct refurbishment costs
US department store says levies on a further $300bn of Chinese imports will affect profits
Economists fear households and retailers face mounting burden as prospect of rising tariffs mounts
US retailer claims move will save it money as competition with ecommerce group intensifies
Dutch-Belgian food group reports first-quarter results in line with expectations
Belgian-Dutch group agrees to pay increases for Stop & Shop workers after 10-day walkout
Drugstore and chemist group warns on tough industry conditions and continued UK weakness
Increase comes on signs of faltering consumer spending and pressure from ecommerce
Shares rise after group of investors demands new chief executive and shift in strategy
Estimates reined in after weaker than expected holiday season amid fears of extended slowdown
The company’s quarterly earnings beat estimates as its client base grew
Gun maker’s shares slide more than 6% as outlook disappoints
