COVID-19

Virus Outbreak In German Abattoir Puts Cooling Systems Under Spotlight

A COVID-19 outbreak in Germany is forcing meatpacking plants to review infection risks posed by their cooling systems, placing the industry at the sharp en...

Global Hand Sanitiser Market Expected To Show Strong Growth In Coming Years

It has been one of the most sought-after categories during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the global hand sanitiser market is expected to continue to post stro...

J&J Raises Forecast After Quarterly Profit Beats Estimates

Johnson & Johnson raised its full-year profit forecast and beat analysts' estimates for quarterly earnings on Thursday as strength in its pharmaceu...

Coronavirus – Retail & FMCG Updates From Sweden

As part of our efforts to keep you, the ESM reader, notified on the latest coronavirus-related developments in the retail and consumer goods sect...

Part of German Abattoir Hit By Coronavirus Can Resume Slaughtering

Part of a huge German abattoir and meatpacking complex at the centre of a coronavirus outbreak can reopen, German authorities said on Wednesday. The T&o...

Global Consumer Confidence Plunged In Q2, Rebound Likely Sluggish: Conference Board

Global consumer confidence registered a record drop from April through June as the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic registered in full, and t...

Lidl GB To Open 25 Stores This Year, Create 1,000 Jobs

German-owned discount supermarket Lidl GB said on Tuesday it was forging ahead with its expansion in Britain despite COVID-19, with plans to open over 25 n...

UK Retail Sales ‘Return To Growth’ In June: BRC-KPMG

Retail sales in the UK increased by 3.4% year-on-year in June compared to a 1.6% decline in the same period last year, registering the highest growth since...