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Global Companies Boost Hiring Towards Year End, Survey Finds

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Global Companies Boost Hiring Towards Year End, Survey Finds

Major global companies have boosted hiring for professional roles as they enter the final quarter of the year, especially in retail, technology and healthc...

Irish Grocers Witness Record Sales Driven By Halloween, Christmas Staples: Kantar

Irish grocers saw the best month of the year so far as sales increased by 6.4% year on year in the four weeks to 3 November 2024, according to Kantar.

Action Posts LFL Sales Growth Of 9.8% In First Nine Months

European discount retailer Action reported like-for-like sales growth of 9.8% in the first nine months of its financial year.

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5 Strategies To Maximise Christmas Profits For Retailers And Manufacturers

Peter Hatfield, director at 4C Associates, shares five strategies to help businesses turn holiday season challenges into opportunities for lasting long-ter...

Moody's Upgrades Marks & Spencer's Ratings, Issues 'Stable' Outlook

Ratings agency Moody's has upgraded Marks & Spencer to a Baa3 long-term issuer rating and changed its outlook on the business to 'stable' from positive...

Lidl GB Investment Into British Food Business To Reach €25 Billion

Lidl GB's five-year investment into British food and farming is to reach £21 billion (€25 billion) by the end of FY2024, surpassing its planned...

Greece's Sklavenitis Reports Growth In Sales, Profit In FY 2023

Greek retailer Sklavenitis generated €5.16 billion in sales in its financial year 2023, according to media reports.

Walmart Stock Set For Best Year Since 1999 As Profits Jump

Walmart shares are set for their best yearly gains in over two decades as the retail behemoth's low prices for everyday essentials give it an edge over com...