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John Lewis Chair Sharon White To Step Down In 2025

Sharon White, the chair of British retailer the John Lewis Partnership, will step down early in 2025, having decided not to seek a second term of office, t...

Aldi’s UK Results Pave The Way For Further Expansion, Notes GlobalData

Positive results from Aldi's UK operations are a sign that the discounter's further expansion is progressing well, GlobalData has said.

Packaging Firm Smurfit Kappa In Merger Discussions With WestRock

European paper and packaging firm Smurfit Kappa has said that it is in discussions to merge with U.S. paper company Westrock.

Cultured Meat To Emerge As Backbone Of Sustainable Meat Industry: GlobalData

Cultured meat is poised to emerge as a scalable and resource-efficient alternative to conventional meat production, following advancements in cellular tech...

China Set To Record $2.2tn In E-Commerce Sales In 2023: Report

China is set to report around $2.2 trillion (€2.03 trillion) in e-commerce sales in 2023, as it retains its position as the world's largest marketplac...

Retail Among Top Recruiters Of GenAI Talent, Study Finds

Retail, technology, financial services and pharmaceuticals are among the top recruiters of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) talent, according to...

Demise Of Wilko Likely To Embolden The Discounters, Says GlobalData

The collapse of UK homewares retailer Wilko is likely to present rival discount retailers with an opportunity for further growth, GlobalData has suggested.

Amazon Results Could Bode Well For Rival Retailers Walmart, Target

Amazon's strong quarterly results are one more sign that Americans are still shopping, despite months of ominous economic indicators, and could be a positi...