Future of online retail tie-up has come under the spotlight ahead of deal’s five-year anniversary
Earnings misses and sentiment slowdown suggest crucial driver of economic growth may have peaked
Travellers look to keep costs down with all-inclusive deals to cheaper destinations
Change in fortunes for beaten-down property group would chime with broader retail sector
Brands see opportunity to engage younger audiences by supporting skateboarding and breakdancing
Coffee chain’s three-time leader has publicly criticised its current management
A focus on ‘power brands’ is the new mantra for conglomerates once known for their heft
Fashion group’s shares and sales have plunged in recent months
Labels from Gucci to Burberry are struggling as aspirational shoppers pull back from extravagance
Retailer will create 320 rental flats and 30 affordable homes in initial project
In spite of a glut, potato demand should make a comeback
The movie business is hoping for a turnaround after limping into the summer season with a shortage of big movies
Birkin bag maker remains one of the industry’s strongest performers
Ecommerce group tells staff to expect 171 redundancies and be in five days a week
Nestlé downgrades full-year sales outlook as consumer goods groups struggle amid a cost of living crisis
A pandemic story
Low footfall before Games raises doubts among locals over scale of immediate economic boost for France
Governments should design tax policies to discourage the bigger-is-better instincts of consumers
Parents and grandparents spoil their kids with expensive fashion products as low birth rate leads to smaller families
Second-quarter performance adds to French luxury group’s woes as top brand Gucci continues to struggle
Also in this newsletter: Eurozone business activity slows, global hunger warning, tourism backlash
Weaker than expected profits add to investor concerns about demand in China and industry outlook
Group’s promised plans at least give shareholders the hope of upside to come
Report says issue will still affect 600mn people by the end of the decade
Household goods group to review infant formula business and put consumer brand portfolio up for sale