Omicron

Global CEOs Optimistic About 2022 Financial Outlook, PwC Study Finds

Some 77% of global CEOs believe that economic growth will improve over the coming year, with industry leaders in India (94%), Japan (83%) and the UK (82%)...

UK Consumer Confidence Edged Lower In December: YouGov/Cebr

British consumer confidence edged lower in December, taking only a modest hit from the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus.

US Meat Production Slows As Omicron Hits Staff, Inspectors

Rising COVID-19 infections among US workers have forced meat plants to slow production and the government to replace slaughterhouse inspectors, meat compan...

C&C Group Sees 'Modest Profit' In December, As Restrictions Return

C&C Group has reported a 'modest profit' for the month of December, after the re-introduction of restrictions in the hospitality sector slowed its grow...

COVID-19 Continues To Impact Consumer Sentiment: HDE

the current course of the pandemic and the prospect of an imminent fifth wave with the Omicron variant are dampening consumer sentiment.

UK Shoppers 25% Down On Pre-Pandemic Level In Post-Christmas Week: Springboard

Footfall across all British retail destinations in the days after Christmas was 24.5% lower than the same week in 2019, Springboard analysts have said.

Amazon Caps How Many COVID-19 Tests Shoppers Can Buy

Amazon.com Inc is limiting sales of its own at-home COVID-19 test kits to ten units per customer following actions taken by retailers including Walmart Inc...

Mondelēz, CVS Postpone Back-To-Office Plans

Oreo cookies maker Mondelēz International Inc and drug-store chain CVS Health joined a growing list of US firms to put off their return-to-office plans as...

Irish Consumer Sentiment Sees Sharpest Drop Since January