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UK Sales Growth Slows In February, Dampened By Rainy Weather, BRC Says

British consumer spending slid in February as bad weather kept shoppers at home, according to a survey that showed households remained cautious to spend in...

German Consumer Sentiment Stabilises At Low Level In March, GfK Finds

German consumer sentiment is expected to stabilise at a low level in March as households are confronted with great uncertainty due to constantly rising pri...

Canadian Retailer Loblaw Tops Profit Expectations On Robust Demand, Easing Costs

Canadian retailer Loblaw Companies topped Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter profit, helped by sustained demand for daily essentials and easing in...

Walgreens Shares Fall After Losing Spot In Blue-Chip Dow Index

Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance fell 3% in premarket trading after the US pharmacy chain operator lost its spot on the Dow Jones Industrial Average to A...

Walmart Posts 3.9% Increase In Comparable Sales In Q4

Walmart reported a 3.9% rise in comparable sales, excluding fuel, for the fourth quarter ended 31 January, compared to LSEG estimates of 2.91%.

Shoppers' Spending Power In Focus As Walmart Kicks Off Retail Earnings Season

US retailer Walmart Inc is expected to strike a cautious tone for 2024 when it reports results on 20 February.

Cautious Consumers And Cold Weather Temper UK Retail Sales Growth

British retailers reported sluggish sales in January as shoppers remained cautious about spending, according to a survey which underscored how high in...

French December Inflation Confirmed At 4.1%, Consumers Spend More Than Expected

Inflation in France was confirmed at 4.1% year-on-year in December, while November consumer spending unexpectedly rose, France's statistics agency INSEE sa...