China and the secondhand market are putting pressure on Hermès
The French luxury house Hermès is seeing its growth slow to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chinese market, in particular, is proving disappointing, while…
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Aldi and Lidl will be subject to same rules as major supermarkets
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Swedish Grocery Sales Rise 4.3% In September – Grocery Trade Association
According to the Swedish Grocery Trade Association, sales across Sweden’s grocery retail sector grew by 4.3% in September 2026.
Nestlé sold more than expected this summer
Nestlé outperformed expectations in the third quarter. The Swiss food giant is benefiting from a strong recovery in sales volumes, particularly in emerging markets. Pet food and…
Fnac Darty grows despite unrest in France
Fnac Darty posted a 1.8% increase in revenue on a comparable basis in the third quarter. Results were driven primarily by European markets outside France and online sales. The…
Ebay to cut 1,000 jobs as it seeks to simplify operations
Online marketplace plans to reduce its workforce by about 9% as it shifts resources towards faster-growing areas
Waitrose opens first supermarket in eight years as it announces four additional new sites
Retailer confirms four further sites as part of £1bn investment in stores and online operations
Kuehne+Nagel Lifts 2026 Outlook After A Robust Third Quarter
Kuehne+Nagel raised its 2026 operating profit guidance for the third time this year, after reporting robust third-quarter results.
Boparan To Invest £100m In British Turkey Amid Rising Demand
2 Sisters Food Group owner Boparan Private Office plans to invest £100 million (€119.3 million) in British turkey production.
French supermarket attacks were product of ‘basic security flaws’
Hundreds of French supermarkets suffered significant financial losses after hackers exploited ‘basic cybersecurity weaknesses’ to take control of refrigeration systems, causing…
Waitrose opens first new supermarket in eight years in £1bn expansion
Waitrose has opened its first new supermarket in eight years in Cricklewood, north London, as part of its current £1bn investment programme. The 18,000 sq ft store, which opens…
Sainsbury’s raises profit outlook as grocery sales climb despite £164m loss
Sainsbury’s has raised its full-year profit guidance after reporting a 3.6 per cent rise in underlying operating profit to £525m, as grocery sales growth and market share gains…