Retail

Sainsbury's Biggest Investor QIA Cuts Holding

The biggest shareholder in Sainsbury's, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), is selling £306 million (€365 million) worth of shares in the Brit...

Online Shopping Returns To Growth In Europe

Recovering consumer confidence has boosted online shopping in Europe this year, industry group Ecommerce Europe said on Wednesday, while low-cost marketpla...

What's In A Name? Famous Rebrands We Can't Forget

Here at ESM, we love a good old dollop of nostalgia, which is why we were excited to hear that Marathon, the original name for a Snickers bar, is making a...

M&S Decks The Foodhalls With Festive Recruitment Drive

It's that time of the year, when retailers get festive ready by bulking up staff numbers in anticipation of a busy shopping season.

Third-Quarter Sales Favourable For Flavour-Maker McCormick

Sauce and spice manufacturer, McCormick & Company, has reported year end financial results in line with their 2024 fiscal outlook.

Sainsbury's Boss Looks To UK Budget To Lift Spending Gloom

Britons bruised by a cost of living crisis will not start spending strongly again until the new Labour government sets out its tax and spending plans.

Heavy Job Cuts Expected In Casino’s November Strategy

French supermarket chain Casino will set out its new strategy in November, with heavy job cuts still likely, it said on Monday.

India Halves Export Duty On Parboiled Rice

India has reduced export duty on parboiled rice to 10% from 20% earlier, the government said, as inventories in the world's biggest exporter of the grain s...