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Image for Gucci banks on private ‘salons’ for the ultra-rich to revive sales
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Gucci banks on private ‘salons’ for the ultra-rich to revive sales

By Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) – Gucci is banking on new ultra-high-end “salons” offering merchan...

17th February, 2023

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Aldi UK to recruit 6,000 after strong Christmas trading

LONDON (Reuters) – The British arm of German discounter Aldi said on Thursday it was looking to hire...

16th February, 2023

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Carrefour predicts more profit growth this year despite high inflation

By Dominique Vidalon PARIS (Reuters) -Europe’s largest food retailer Carrefour is confident on its 2...

15th February, 2023

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Coca-Cola HBC’s annual profit beats, warns of price increases

By Radhika Anilkumar (Reuters) -Coca-Cola HBC AG on Tuesday reported better-than-expected full-year...

14th February, 2023

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IKEA stores owner Ingka says campaigns help boost store visits and sales

By Anna Ringstrom and Marie Mannes STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Price cuts at IKEA as well as promotional c...

14th February, 2023

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Love in a time of inflation: how much will Valentine’s Day set you back?

By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) -This Valentine’s Day is set to look different after a year of recor...

13th February, 2023

Image for France leans on retailers to help consumers cope with food prices
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France leans on retailers to help consumers cope with food prices

By Dominique Vidalon PARIS (Reuters) -France’s finance minister urged food retailers on Monday to do...

13th February, 2023

Image for Italy inflation-adjusted retail sales fell in 2022
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Italy inflation-adjusted retail sales fell in 2022

ROME (Reuters) -Italian retail sales increased in value terms but decreased in volume in 2022 compar...

8th February, 2023

Image for Michael Kors owner Capri cuts forecasts as demand slows, shares plunge 20%
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Michael Kors owner Capri cuts forecasts as demand slows, shares plunge 20%

(Reuters) -Michael Kors owner Capri Holdings Ltd cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, hurt b...

8th February, 2023

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Swiss to vote on preventing cashless society, pressure group says

(Reuters) – Swiss citizens will get the chance to try to ensure their economy never becomes cashless...

6th February, 2023

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Kering recruits Estee Lauder exec for push into cosmetics

PARIS (Reuters) – French luxury goods group Kering said Friday it was entering the cosmetics busines...

3rd February, 2023

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UK shop price inflation hits record 8% in January: BRC

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Prices in British shops in January were 8.0% higher than a year...

1st February, 2023