Black Friday

Germany's Douglas Reports Core Profit Miss, Flags Slowing Demand

Douglas reported first-quarter core profit below expectations, with the German perfume and cosmetics retailer flagging intensified promotional efforts amid...

UK Retail Sales Grew 2.6% Year-On-Year In January 2025, Study Finds

Retail sales in the UK increased by 2.6% year-on-year in January 2025 compared to growth of 1.2% in the same period last year.

Target Raises Holiday Sales Forecast On Robust Apparel, Toy Demand

Target raised its holiday-quarter comparable sales forecast, buoyed by robust shopper demand for clothing, toys and beauty products during November and Dec...

83% Of French Shoppers Buy Items On Promotion 'As Often As Possible'

More than four fifths (83%) of French households buy items that are on promotion 'as often as possible', a new report from Kantar has found.

German Industrial Orders, Retail Sales Drop In November

German industrial orders and retail sales unexpectedly fell in November, reigniting recession fears after the euro zone's largest economy barely grew in th...

Last-Minute Bargain Hunters Send Holiday Retail Sales Higher Than Last Year: Mastercard

Price-conscious holiday shoppers opened their wallets for last-minute online discounts on clothing and stocking stuffers, potentially benefiting retailers...

UK Confidence ‘Still Far From Strong’, But Positive Signs Emerge

Consumer confidence amongst the UK public is 'still far from strong', but there is 'some room for optimism', a new study by NIQ has found.

Britain's M&S Gains Momentum Ahead Of Christmas: NIQ

British retailer Marks & Spencer's food business has entered Christmas trading with momentum as industry data showed it to be the country's second fast...