Economy

Assaí Atacadista Cuts 2025 Store Openings By Half

Brazilian self-service wholesale company Assaí Atacadista has revised its store opening plan for 2025, postponing some projects to accelerate the re...

P&G Misses Quarterly Sales Estimates On Weakening Demand In US, China

Procter & Gamble missed Wall Street expectations for first-quarter sales as consumers in its major markets switched to cheaper brands.

Strong Discretionary Spending Lifts US Retail Sales In September

U.S. retail sales increased solidly in September likely as lower gasoline prices gave consumers more money to spend at restaurants and bars, supporting the...

Lidl Portugal’s Private Labels Contribute €1b To The Country's Economy, Study Finds

A recent study by consultancy firm Forvis Mazars found that Lidl Portugal’s private label products contributed nearly €1 billion to the Portugue...

Żabka Group's Positive Impact On Polish Eating Habits

Żabka Group, the owner and operator of Poland's largest chain of convenience stores, has published a Responsibility Strategy report outlining its positive...

Growth Softens Across UK Businesses In September, PMI Shows

British businesses reported a slowdown in growth this month, according to a survey that also showed waning price pressures, potentially encouraging the Ban...

Bid For 7-Eleven Owner Shows Japan's Governance Gains, Says Suntory CEO Niinami

A $39-billion (€35.3 billion) Canadian takeover bid for 7-Eleven's owner indicates a shift in Japan's corporate governance and has left CEOs "ner...

German Business Sentiment Falls In August, Delaying Recovery Hopes

German business morale fell for a third consecutive month in August, a new survey has shown, pushing back recovery hopes for Europe's largest economy.