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UK Inflation Picks Up Unexpectedly In December After Tobacco Duty Rise

Britain's annual rate of consumer price inflation (CPI) sped up for the first time in 10 months in December following an increase in tobacco duty, increasi...

'Precarious' Year Ahead For World Economy, Davos Survey Predicts

The global economy faces a year of subdued growth prospects and uncertainty stemming from geopolitical strife, tight financing conditions and the disruptiv...

Hungary Takes Aim At 'Shrinkflation' With Mandatory Price Warnings

Hungary's government will require large food retailers from March to display price warnings on products that have shrunk in size, the Economy Ministry said...

Coca-Cola HBC To Set Up A Charitable Foundation

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC is setting up a new foundation that seeks to support communities in the areas where it operates.

Christmas Shopping Season Disappoints German Retailers: Ifo

German retailers' sentiment clouded over in December, according to a new survey, as Christmas shopping failed to offer a boost and expectations for th...

China's Big Pig Breeders Dig In As Losses And Debts Mount

The biggest pig breeders in China, consumer of fully half the world's pork, seem to have bitten off more than they can chew.

Walmart Shifts To India, Cuts China Imports

Walmart is importing more goods to the United States from India and reducing its reliance upon China as it looks to cut costs and diversify its supply chai...