consumer perception

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Finance

Coffee machines drive De' Longhi's second outlook hike of the year

(Reuters) -Italian appliance maker De' Longhi, known for its coffee machines, raised its financial g...

12th November, 2025

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Finance

Labubu craze hits London on Singles' Day with AliExpress live shopping show

(Corrects paragraph 2 to show Pop Mart is based in Beijing, not in Hong Kong) By Helen Reid LONDON (...

11th November, 2025

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Finance

Levi's to sell $300 jeans in more stores to tap growing demand for premium denim

By Dominique Patton PARIS (Reuters) -Levi's will sell its new line of $300 jeans in more stores next...

11th November, 2025

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Finance

Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers

By Greta Rosen Fondahn and Helen Reid STOCKHOLM/LONDON (Reuters) -The world's biggest retailer of IK...

11th November, 2025

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Finance

UK grocery inflation slows as supermarkets ramp up promotions, says Worldpanel

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -British grocery inflation slowed to 4.7% in the four weeks to Novem...

11th November, 2025

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Finance

UK grocery inflation slows to 4.7%, says Worldpanel

LONDON (Reuters) -British grocery inflation slowed to 4.7% in the four weeks to November 2, industry...

11th November, 2025

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UK consumer spending slows ahead of Black Friday and budget

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Spending from British consumers cooled last month as they waited to s...

11th November, 2025

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Finance

Analysis-McDonald's, Chili's win on value as fast-casual chains lose younger diners

By Savyata Mishra (Reuters) -As U.S. consumers tighten their wallets, budget-friendly restaurant cha...

7th November, 2025

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Finance

Amazon takes low-cost e-commerce service global

(Reuters) -Amazon.com on Friday expanded the reach of its low-cost ecommerce service to 14 additiona...

7th November, 2025

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Would Americans Ditch Cash Tomorrow? Here’s What They Said — And What It Means for Banks and Fintechs

For centuries, people have used cash as a means of payment. But over the past two decades, this has...

7th November, 2025

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Finance

Gen Z shoppers can't get enough of perfumes. Coty, Estee are benefiting

By Anuja Bharat Mistry (Reuters) -Fragrances have become a staple for Gen Z shoppers, the fastest-gr...

7th November, 2025

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Finance

Novo Nordisk, Lilly shares slip on US drug pricing deal

By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Maggie Fick COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Shares in Novo Nordisk fell as much...

7th November, 2025