Christmas

Ghana Cocoa Farmers Hoard Beans In Anticipation Of Price Hike

Cocoa farmers in the world's No.2 producer Ghana are hoarding beans in anticipation of higher prices, industry sources told Reuters.

German Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly In November: HDE

Consumer sentiment in Germany has improved slightly in November, just ahead of the Christmas period, according to the German Retail Association (HDE).

Three Themes Set To Shape The Christmas Shopping Period In Europe

The forthcoming Christmas period will be the first for many years in which consumers won't be burdened by high inflation rates or a global pandemic, howeve...

ARD Discount Rolls Out New App, Personal-Care Line

Italy's ARD Discount has introduced a new mobile app designed to enhance customer engagement and provide personalised offers and updates.

John Lewis Recruits For 12,500 Temporary Seasonal Roles

The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is recruiting 12,500 temporary roles across the UK - 4,100 more jobs compared to last year - ahead of seasonal shopping la...

Lidl GB To Open 10 New Stores Before Christmas

Lidl GB has announced an expansion that will open 10 new stores and create around 400 new jobs across the UK before Christmas.

Waitrose Parent John Lewis 'Quietly Optimistic' On Christmas Trading

British department store retailer John Lewis is 'quietly optimistic' about trading in the run-up to Christmas despite the prospect of the new Labour govern...