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New Zealand consumer confidence hits highest level in four years
SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Consumer confidence in New Zealand rose in December to its highest level...
18th December, 2025
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Elliott's $1 billion bet on Lululemon fans hopes of a revival
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Lululemon Athletica shares rose nearly 8% in premarket trading on Thursday after...
18th December, 2025
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Zara turns to AI to generate fashion imagery using real-life models
By Helen Reid LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Zara has become the latest fast-fashion retailer to use AI...
18th December, 2025
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Birkenstock sees muted sales growth and profit as tariffs hurt margins
Dec 18 (Reuters) - German footwear brand Birkenstock beat Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarte...
18th December, 2025
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UK consumer spending and confidence is muted, says Currys boss
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - British consumer confidence and spending is muted heading into Christmas...
18th December, 2025
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Beauty retailer Douglas tempers growth forecasts for 2026 and beyond
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Beauty retailer Douglas cut its sales guidance for 2026 and beyond on Thursday, a...
18th December, 2025
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UK electricals retailer Currys says well placed for Christmas
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - British electricals retailer Currys reported a more than doubling in firs...
18th December, 2025
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Discounter Pepco eyes faster 'cookie-cutter' store rollout after profit jump
GDANSK, Poland, Dec 17 (Reuters) - European discount retailer Pepco Group on Wednesday guided for un...
17th December, 2025
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UK's Card Factory warns on profit as weak sales dim holiday outlook
Dec 12 (Reuters) - British retailer Card Factory warned of lower annual profit on Friday due to weak...
12th December, 2025
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EU to impose 3 euro duty on e-commerce parcels from July 2026
BRUSSELS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - European Union finance ministers agreed on Friday to set a 3 euro ($3.5...
12th December, 2025
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UK's WH Smith delays results again over audit review
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Britain's WH Smith delayed the publication of its preliminary annual results for...
12th December, 2025
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EU orders Hungary to drop food price cap on foreign retailers
By Foo Yun Chee and Inti Landauro BRUSSELS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Thursday o...
11th December, 2025