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L’Oréal takes full advantage of the “lipstick effect” in times of uncertainty

In the second quarter, L’Oréal posted results that exceeded expectations. New hair care products, mascaras, and dermatological brands such as CeraVe and La Roche-Posay helped…

Ferrero merges Delacre and Michel & Augustin biscuit brands

Ferrero is merging the Belgian cookie maker Delacre and the French company Michel & Augustin into a single company. The Italian confectionery group aims to leverage cost…

Campari H1 sales up 2.7% as it divests brands

A strong showing from its apéritifs boosted Campari Group's first-half sales, as the firm announces plans to divest its agricole rums The post Campari H1 sales up 2.7% as it…

[In the Picture] Bershka tests new store concept ahead of US expansion

Bershka is renovating its flagship store in La Coruña and, at the same time, preparing to open its first stores in the United States. The Inditex subsidiary is proving that…

Heat wave helps Magnum post strong results

The Magnum Ice Cream Company sold more ice cream in the first six months of this year, partly thanks to the warm start to the summer. That bodes well for the rest of the year.

Unilever Agrees Two-Year Worker Protection After $65bn McCormick Merger, Memo Shows

Unilever to protect employment terms of workers in its European and British food business for two years after merger with McCormick.

Magnum posts solid first-half results

The Magnum Ice Cream company has credited its “occasion-led demand creation model” for 4.2 per cent revenue growth in the first half of the year, hitting approximately £4.03bn…

Hammerson raises £190m to buy 50% stake in Manchester Arndale

The acquisition expands Hammerson’s footprint into the major UK city centre destination with an annual footfall of 45 million

Majestic doubles down on stores with £4m investment plan

Majestic Wine will invest £4 million in its retail estate this year as the specialist retailer continues to expand its bricks-and-mortar footprint, opening at least four new…

Sonae Posts Double-Digit Growth In Underlying EBITDA And Net Profit In H1 2026

Portugal's Sonae has reported strong growth in the first half of its 2026 financial year, driven by store expansion and increased sales.

Majestic launches £4m store expansion with Trowbridge site

The branch features a tasting counter with staff trained by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust

BAT Lifts Annual Profit Growth Target As Velo Drives US Momentum