Smoke-free products have plenty of fans, but they should carry a health warning for investors
Rising costs and changing tastes are pushing people away from long-established chains
As much as 40% of designer goods were sold at steep markdowns this year, analysts say
Rome says proposed levies of up to 92% set to be reduced after US commerce department review
Premier League club parts ways with Italian to get season ‘back on track’
The curious surge in the shares of retailer Aeon underlines the pressure building in the country’s economy — and politics
Growing output is expected to give struggling north African economy a welcome boost
Famous Moscow department store Tsum still lists thousands of items from high-end brands despite EU ban
Global companies offloaded everything from ice cream to cement businesses in 2025
Travel chaos caused by cabling fault and breakdowns left thousands of passengers stranded
Displays have surged in popularity but high costs, reliability issues and strict rules threaten to restrict growth
It remains to be seen who will best juggle the concrete with the digital
It takes a brave — or foolish — fighter to bet against Warhammer’s space marines
Chinese toymaker plans store on New York’s Fifth Avenue as it faces pressure to continue momentum of popular dolls
Company defends record and its ‘highly engaged and experienced board’ after Chip Wilson nominates 3 directors
Now could be the ideal environment for a service pandering to wealthy urbanites and in need of gig workers
Billionaire family lays out almost €200mn on three properties, among top prices paid in French capital over past year
Age group accounts for a rising share of spending but only a fraction of advertising budgets is aimed at it
Eleanor McCain wants C$1bn for stake in company but family members dispute her price
Sponsorships and collaborations soar even as industry slowdown spurs renewed focus on wealthiest customers
Companies including Marriott and Hilton push to improve perks and get more direct bookings
Competition from Alibaba and JD.com for fast-growing instant retail market has hit the Beijing-based group
Move by hedge fund TCIM comes as US retailer struggles with a sales slump
Despite their popularity, ready-mixed drinks are unlikely to turn the tide for big beverage companies
Return of in-person work has made tax-planning apps for the richest and most mobile Americans more popular than ever
