consumer perception

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Explainer-What the end of the de minimis exemption means for US shoppers and businesses

By Arriana McLymore and Helen Reid NEW YORK -The Trump administration on Friday ended U.S. duty-free...

29th August, 2025

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Ulta Beauty shines after annual forecast hike on steady demand, UK expansion

(Reuters) -Ulta Beauty raised its annual sales and profit forecast after topping quarterly sales est...

28th August, 2025

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Celebrity-backed diaper maker Coterie nears sale to Mammoth Brands, sources say

By Abigail Summerville -Premium baby diaper brand Coterie, which counts models and entrepreneurs Kar...

28th August, 2025

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Italy consumer sentiment worsens more than expected, business morale stable

ROME (Reuters) -Italian consumer morale fell by more than expected in August whereas businesses sent...

28th August, 2025

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French cognac sales drop 13% as demand for premium ranges slides

By Tassilo Hummel PARIS -Annual cognac revenues dropped 13%, hit by a drop in demand for premium ran...

28th August, 2025

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Lurpak maker Arla says softer consumer sentiment hits sales of core products

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Dairy producer Arla's sales for the first half of the year rose by 13% though...

28th August, 2025

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Ryanair to cut one million more passenger seats in Spain next winter, Europa Press

MADRID (Reuters) -Irish budget airline Ryanair plans to cut the number of flights to and from region...

28th August, 2025

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Eli Lilly temporarily halts UK shipments of weight-loss drug Mounjaro

(Reuters) -Eli Lilly has temporarily paused shipments of its weight-loss drug Mounjaro in the UK, ah...

27th August, 2025

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French political crisis brings back recession risk, Carrefour CEO says

PARIS -French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's decision to hold a confidence vote will weigh on cons...

27th August, 2025

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Against the Odds: Resilience in Consumer Subsectors Offers Prime Opportunities for Investors

By Russell Pointon, Director of Content, Consumer and Media at Edison Group

27th August, 2025

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UK retailers suffer 11th month of downturn, prices rise sharply, CBI says

LONDON (Reuters) -A downturn in British retail sales entered its 11th consecutive month in August an...

27th August, 2025

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Abercrombie & Fitch raises annual sales forecast on Hollister strength

(Reuters) -Abercrombie & Fitch raised its annual sales forecast on Wednesday, betting on robust dema...

27th August, 2025