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Global Companies Boost Hiring Towards Year End, Survey Finds

Major global companies have boosted hiring for professional roles as they enter the final quarter of the year, especially in retail, technology and healthc...

What Is China’s Singles Day And How Is It Celebrated?

Black Friday? No. Cyber Monday? Nope. Prime Day? Absolutely not. The world's biggest shopping event happens in China each year - and it's called Singles Da...

Ahold Delhaize Beats Revenue Forecasts, Announces €1bn Share Buyback

Ahold Delhaize has reported higher-than-expected sales for the third quarter and announced a €1 billion share buyback for 2025.

Walmart, Other US Retailers Import Fewer Christmas Goods Ahead Of Tepid Holiday Season

Santa Claus is not delivering as many Christmas trees, toys and decorations to the United States this year as in recent years, latest import data showed

Altria Posts Better-Than-Expected Q3 Results On Robust Demand For Vapes, Nicotine Pouches

Altria Group beats market expectations for third-quarter revenue and profit, as robust demand for its nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes helped soften...

Italian Food Giants Merge To Create €1.1bn Cured-Meat Powerhouse

Cured meat and cheese producer Salumifici GranTerre and cured meat brand Parmacotto have agreed to merge, creating one of Italy's largest hubs for br...

Seven & i Makes No Mention Of $47bn Buyout Bid In Laying Out Growth Plan

Japan's Seven & i will be looking to convince shareholders it can deliver long-term growth on its own when it speaks to them on Thursday (24 October).

Starbucks Pulls Annual Forecasts Amid Turnaround Under New CEO

Starbucks Corp has suspended its annual forecasts as new CEO Brian Niccol looks to turn around the coffee giant struggling to stem waning customer demand.