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Lidl Portugal’s Private Labels Contribute €1b To The Country's Economy, Study Finds

A recent study by consultancy firm Forvis Mazars found that Lidl Portugal’s private label products contributed nearly €1 billion to the Portugue...

Żabka Group's Positive Impact On Polish Eating Habits

Żabka Group, the owner and operator of Poland's largest chain of convenience stores, has published a Responsibility Strategy report outlining its positive...

Growth Softens Across UK Businesses In September, PMI Shows

British businesses reported a slowdown in growth this month, according to a survey that also showed waning price pressures, potentially encouraging the Ban...

Bid For 7-Eleven Owner Shows Japan's Governance Gains, Says Suntory CEO Niinami

A $39-billion (€35.3 billion) Canadian takeover bid for 7-Eleven's owner indicates a shift in Japan's corporate governance and has left CEOs "ner...

German Business Sentiment Falls In August, Delaying Recovery Hopes

German business morale fell for a third consecutive month in August, a new survey has shown, pushing back recovery hopes for Europe's largest economy.

Target Raises Annual Profit Forecast After Price Cuts Boost Quarterly Sales

Target raised its annual profit forecast and beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter comparable sales as shoppers were drawn by low priced groceri...

Potential Seven & i Blockbuster Deal Highlights Fresh Era For Japan M&A

Chinese E-Commerce Giant JD.com Beats Estimates For Quarterly Profit

China's JD.com beat estimates for quarterly profit, helped by a mid-year sales festival and aggressive price cuts that drove more cost-sensitive consu...