IMF Says Global Growth On Track To Reach 3% In 2026
The IMF said the global economy had weathered the energy shock caused by the war in the Middle East better than feared.
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German Consumer Sentiment Remains Weak In September
German consumer confidence improved slightly in September 2026, with consumer sentiment remaining weak overall.
Lidl Spain To Open And Refurbish Stores Following €10m Investment
Lidl Spain will open a new store in Barcelona and two refurbished ones in Madrid and Galicia, after a €10+ million investment.
Saks who? Bloomingdale’s hits sales volume record
As Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus work on their post-bankruptcy turnarounds, Macy’s Inc.’s upscale department store is taking market share.
Grocers have made 14 CEO changes so far in 2026
While most of the announced chief executive changes are internal hires, several supermarkets have named leaders with global experience.
Auchan Poland Completes Transition To 100% Cage-Free Fresh Eggs
Auchan Poland phased out cage-produced eggs at the start of September, concluding a commitment it initiated nearly a decade ago.
Boston Beer hires tech-savvy CMO to hone data-driven marketing
Allison Stransky will join the Samuel Adams owner from Samsung Electronics America, where she’s focused on applications of big data and AI.
Taking The Biscuit – McVitie’s Targets €1.1bn With Chinese Expansion
British brand McVitie’s is moving beyond its traditional biscuit roots, launching a localised snacking strategy in China.
Christmas Q&A with Aiste Pugh Williams, off-trade marketing manager at Disaronno International UK
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How Mondelēz wants to ‘shake up’ snacking with cookies
The Oreo and Chips Ahoy! maker is turning to innovation and marketing to woo more consumers inundated with other choices, such as chips and candy.
Cravy For You – Delhaize Launches Street Food Concept In Luxembourg
Delhaize has launched in-store street food concept Cravy in Luxembourg and plans to scale it across the entire store network.
Falkland Franchise – Iceland First-Ever High-Street Brand To Open On Islands
Frozen-food retailer Iceland Foods, partnering with Kelper Stores, will open its first store on the Falkland Islands in December.