Despite stepping down as chief in 2022, Richard Liu has continued to quietly steer the business from London
The high street bakery chain is well ahead of McDonald’s for early morning sales, but faces a tough fight for evening trade
Since the pandemic, consumer spending has remained strong. But three months before the election, there are signs that demand is weakening
Shares slip nearly 8% after surge in crucial infrastructure investments exceed net income during the quarter
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
During the pandemic it was seen as a British tech success story. But its progress since has been less convincing
When concerns about high prices prompted shoppers to look around, many liked what they saw
Food-to-go retailer says purchases made after 4pm growing faster than overall average as it continues expansion
Internet marketplace taking on Amazon and Shein aims to cut delivery times by storing goods closer to shoppers
Future of online retail tie-up has come under the spotlight ahead of deal’s five-year anniversary
Change in fortunes for beaten-down property group would chime with broader retail sector
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
Second-quarter performance adds to French luxury group’s woes as top brand Gucci continues to struggle
Weaker than expected profits add to investor concerns about demand in China and industry outlook
Better security and looser limits on spending fuel mobile transactions as cash continues its decline, report finds
Milan-based authorities seize €121mn from logistics arm over contributions and its relationship with delivery workers
Only 54 of 273 stores being bought by rival Tapi, say administrators at PwC
UK shopping centre landlord Hammerson says deal with L Catterton is ‘game changer’
New American CEO must revive the British heritage brand without jettisoning its luxury ambitions
Pre-tax profits down a fifth at group that owns upmarket chain Flannels and Sports Direct
Authority to investigate whether luxury groups made ‘untrue ethical and social responsibility statements’
GMB ballot at Coventry warehouse falls just short of majority
German sportswear brand increases profit outlook for second time in three months
