US coffee chain exploring partnership with outside investor to restore growth amid intense pricing competition
Spain’s Inditex has disappointed investors in recent quarters
CEO sets new performance targets, including for an operating margin of at least 3 per cent by 2030
Retailer says it will take ‘weeks’ to restore some online services as fashion ranges return
Buying and selling second-hand goods online is a popular way to make money, but watch out for the scammers
Sales of legal e-cigarettes are losing momentum as consumers turn to alternatives and regulation saps demand
Shoppers traded down to cheaper items, especially in non-food areas such as clothing
United Natural Foods discloses disruption to its operations that could affect supplies to supermarkets
Metaplanet mimics US company Strategy with ambition to hold 1% of world’s biggest cryptocurrency
Consumer businesses under pressure from weaker economic backdrop and intense competition
Concern in sector over crackdown exacerbating long-standing hiring challenges
Government steps in to overhaul governance and resolve troubled succession at Majid Al Futtaim’s parent company
Bankers warn that miner could get less than half the paper valuation of its 85% stake in De Beers
Plus, Q&A with Home Depot co-founder and sports tycoon Arthur Blank
Spare a thought for those of us stewing in ever more unpleasant juices at the back
Owners of homes and warehouses are turning to consolidation to build up performance
Demographically speaking, it is not younger end users who make up the greatest opportunity
Finally, news you can use (in Brazil)
JAB Holding has engaged advisers to explore options for the sandwich and coffee chain after a turbulent few years
Lenders are adapting their remaining high-street branches to meet a range of customer needs
Ben Cohen criticises companies for bowing to pressure from Trump to water down diversity, equity and inclusion policies
How the US retailer is growing, without hiring more people
New York building could become second deal the luxury group has struck with private equity firm Ardian
Consumer staples group is forming $3bn joint venture with Brazilian pulp producer Suzano
Household goods group to axe 15% of non-manufacturing roles over next two years amid tariff uncertainty
