Patrick Schmitt MW: Don’t dilute rosé’s success
Among the wine sector's few growth areas right now is rosé – but a stylistic drift towards excessive leanness could damage the balance that built its appeal, argues Patrick…
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US and Chinese customers keep Burberry on track
Burberry continues its recovery thanks to strong growth in the United States and China. The British luxury group is benefiting from a renewed focus on trench coats, jackets, and…
Shein’s £37bn IPO valuation under pressure as EU crackdown knocks growth
Shein could be forced to accept a lower valuation for its long-awaited Hong Kong float as new European import charges weigh on sales and profits. The online fashion giant is…
Why Seven & i's Investment Could Be Valuable For Żabka: Bernstein Analysis
Japan's Seven & i Holdings is in talks to invest in Poland's Żabka as the former seeks to accelerate expansion in Europe.
Walmart touts some of its lowest back-to-school pricing since 2019
The retailer’s value focus is similar to past years, with another food kit of $2 lunches and deals on the 14 most popular school supplies.
Save Mart, Lucky roll out their largest-ever fuel discount
The promotion, which offers savings of up to $1 per gallon, comes as grocers lean into gas discounts and other deals to help customers save money.
Frasers Group grows sales and margins despite pressure on adjusted profits
Frasers Group, which operates retail brands including Sports Direct, Flannels, Frasers, USC, Evans Cycles and GAME, delivered strong revenue growth and improved retail…
How Champagne mastered the art of the collaboration
Creative collaborations are the lifeblood of Champagne marketing, enabling brands to find new audiences and enhance their lifestyle appeal. Lucy Shaw charts the best. The post How…
Wanderlust bets on Sardinia as demand shifts to Italy’s lesser-known regions
Wanderlust Wine has been appointed exclusive UK importer for Sardinian producer MESA, with the distributor arguing that sommeliers are moving beyond Italy's established classics…
Protein Pints to give away more than $5K in prizes
Company is launching its Golden Pint Scavenger Hunt, hiding physical Golden Pints in select cities across the country and awarding $1,000 plus free Protein Pints for the rest of…
Uber In €12.9bn Deal For Delivery Hero To Create Global Takeout Giant
Uber has launched a public takeover offer for Delivery Hero that values the German food delivery company at $14.8 billion (€12.9 billion).
Essity Beats Q2 Profit Forecast As Volumes Offset Lower Prices
Sweden's Essity reported second-quarter core earnings slightly above expectations as demand remained resilient despite cost pressures.