Strong retail figures set to warm Italian sales this winter

[ad_1] In November, Italian retail sales increased by 0.4% and forecasts suggest this growth trend will continue as winter sales kick in. ADVERTISEMENT Italian retail sales grew by 0.4% in…

JD Sports shares plummet following dire profit warning

[ad_1] JD Sports shares fell around 20% on Thursday, following the retail chain issuing a gloomier profit forecast than before ADVERTISEMENT JD Sports shares plunged about 18% on Thursday, ending…

One step from recession: UK economy shrinks in third quarter

[ad_1] Revised figures show that the British economy performed worse in the last six months than previously expected. ADVERTISEMENT Revised data shows that the British economy shrank 0.1% on quarter…

French economy ends 2023 on a high as business climate lightly rebounds

[ad_1] The slight improvement marks a reversal of the downward trend France’s business climate has seen since the beginning of 2023. ADVERTISEMENT The business climate in France rebounded slightly in…

More retailers are charging return fees. Here’s how to pay less

[ad_1] Review return policies beforehand, budget for extra fees and consider regifting… Take a look at this guide if you want to save on your returns or exchanges this Christmas.…

More Europeans turn to second-hand gifts this Christmas

[ad_1] A new report shows that Europeans want to spend less and buy second-hand this Christmas. ADVERTISEMENT Second-hand marketplaces in Europe are set for an increase in traffic this Christmas, as…

The Top Industry For Small Business Isn’t One You’d Expect

[ad_1] Cash Register Drawer getty Biz2Credit’s Annual Small Business Industry Study Finds Wholesale Industry Leads Other Sectors in Most Financial Measures Biz2Credit’s 2023 Top Small Business Industries Report released Tuesday,…

Here’s why Chinese fashion giant Shein is eyeing a US IPO in secret

[ad_1] Chinese fashion company Shein, a popular online retailer with European shoppers, has discreetly filed for a US IPO in a major trans-continental move. ADVERTISEMENT Fashion giant Shein, founded in…

Economy roundup: Tourism steadily climbs but business trips struggle

[ad_1] New economic data from the EU’s statistical office shows that retail trade and service production numbers were down in September, and while tourism recovered strongly in 2022, some post-COVID…

Amazon sued by US government in landmark monopoly case

[ad_1] Lawyers will debate whether the online retail giant exploited its market dominance. US regulators and 17 states are suing Amazon over allegations it abused its market position to inflate…