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UK Consumers Cut Back On Spending In June, Survey Finds

British consumer spending contracted in June, hurt by bad weather, recent surveys showed adding to recent signs of the country's tepid economic g...

Optimistic Irish Consumers Prioritise Affordability, Health, Study Finds

Irish consumers are focusing on affordability and health while remaining optimistic about the future, according to the latest edition of the EY Global Cons...

Dollar Tree Explores Sale Of Family Dollar Business

Dollar Tree plans to explore options including a potential sale or spinoff of Family Dollar, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing people familiar w...

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German Shoppers Spend More On FMCG In The First Quarter, Study Finds

Germany saw a 3.3% year-on-year increase in consumer spending on FMCG, tech and durable products, to €97 billion, in the first quarter of 2024.

US Consumer Confidence Recovers In May Amid Worries About Inflation

US consumer confidence unexpectedly improved in May after deteriorating for three straight months amid optimism about the labour market.

Meat Producer Cranswick Posts Better-Than-Expected Annual Results

Cranswick has reported better-than-expected earnings for fiscal year 2024 on the back of robust demand and a string of investments in facilities that paid...

Walmart Lifts Full-Year Sales, Profit Forecast As Q1 Results Exceed Expectations

US retail giant Walmart raised its full-year forecast and reported better-than-expected first-quarter results.

Alibaba Beats Quarterly Revenue Estimates, Profit Declines

China's Alibaba Group Holding beat analysts' estimates for fourth-quarter revenue as a focus on low-cost goods in response to cautious consumer spending he...