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French Diesel Reserve Release Brings Retail Price Cuts to Pump
France's strategic diesel release is reaching motorists through retailer-level price cuts, with major chains setting different reductions as the government's November sales order takes effect. TotalEnergies set diesel at €2.15 per liter at…
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What cross-industry marketing can teach hospitality brands
When I moved into hospitality marketing less than two years ago, I wasn't arriving with decades of experience in hotels. I was arriving with a different set of experiences. My career had taken me across mobility, SaaS, travel, fashion retail and…
Hero, Honda gain ground as October two-wheeler retail jumps 29%
Automobile industry analyst Aveek Chattopadhyay said the strong festive performance reflected pent-up demand, but registrations could moderate in November because of fewer working days following the festive peak. Drought conditions in certain…
Poundland sales soar despite retailer teetering on brink of collapse
Sales at Poundland are reportedly soaring - despite the discount chain's owners filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators earlier this week. Investment firm Gordon Brothers has shut more than 100 stores and two warehouses in South…
Festive cheer lifts electric two-wheeler retail to all-time peak of 2.24 lakh
Hemant Kabra, Founder and Managing Director of BGauss Electric, said the all-time peak in electric two-wheeler registrations reflects a broader shift in consumer preferences, with more buyers recognising the economic benefits of electric mobility…
Poundland 'comfortably beating' market expectations before collapse fears
Poundland 's bosses said the high street chain was enjoying bumper sales just weeks before its American owners triggered its looming collapse into administration. A note to suppliers seen by the Mirror from managing director Barry Williams hailed…
The latest update on the grocery wars is here, with Walmart and Costco gaining ground
The grocery wars continue to heat up. As US households continue to grapple with rising costs for gas, housing, and insurance, they're increasingly looking for savings on groceries. That's giving value-focused retailers like Walmart and Costco a…
Lidl Black Friday predictions as MSE says 'don't wait
Money Saving Expert (MSE), founded by Martin Lewis, has made a prediction about Lidl 's Black Friday deals this year. On its website, the experts have given an exact date. The Money Saving Expert team, under its 'Lidl Black Friday 2026 prediction'…
Hasbro leads consumer discretionary sector in October as Booking Holdings slumps amid antitrust heat (HD:NYSE)
The consumer discretionary sector (XLY) rose over 6% in October, ahead of the broader S&P 500 index, which remained largely flat during the period. The sector benefitted from firms in the apparel, retail, restaurants, fitness, entertainment, and…
Markets podcaster Ed Elson says investors are reading Anthropic's S-1 all wrong
Anthropic is heading for a historic IPO in November, but after reading the AI titan's S-1 filing, Ed Elson is among the bears. Ed Elson, the co-host of the Prof G Markets podcast with Scott Galloway and an active retail trader himself, told…
Department store founded 188 years ago on brink of collapse after £50m loss
A department store founded 188 years ago is on the brink of collapse after losing more than £50m, with customers complaining of being unable to redeem their gift cards. Australia's oldest department store, which began trading in 1838, is…
Stock Market Forecast: Geopolitics, Oil Prices, Q2 Earnings, US Midterms
Indian stock markets are poised for a dynamic week, with analysts predicting that geopolitical tensions, particularly concerns surrounding renewed US-Iran conflict, fluctuating crude oil prices, and the ongoing quarterly earnings season will be the…
Cboe Global Markets: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
On its third-quarter 2026 earnings call, held on Oct. 30, 2026, Cboe Global Markets (BATS:CBOE) announced that net revenue increased 18% year over year to $712 million. Long-term investors care because proprietary index options and market data fees…
Swire to pursue $15b vision for Taikoo Place
Swire Properties (1972) will invest HK$15 billion over the next five years to expand and enhance the Taikoo Place area, while pursuing the idea of One Taikoo – bringing Taikoo Place and Cityplaza together as a single global business and…
A gift to scammers: why you should probably keep your birthday a secret
You get a call from your bank saying there has been suspicious activity on your account. They read out your name, address and date of birth so you are happy it is a legitimate caller. But you are talking to criminals who have used your date of…
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