Wood products company expands into Bradford Estates properties

Online Retail Settlement

Posted Less Than An Hour Ago by 24/7 News Source (Salem, OR) -- Oregon is part of a multistate settlement with a company that owns several popular fashion brands. TFG Holding owns brands including Just Fab, ShoeDazzle, and FabKids. The company was...

Consumer sentiment at three-month low amid rising costs and a lack of supports in budget

Consumer sentiment hit a three-month low during October as rising costs and reduced fiscal supports raised concerns for households heading into the winter period, the latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index shows.This index comes following...

Britain embraces retail therapy

Retail sales volumes were up 1.5% in September year-on-year, following 0.7% growth in August. The month saw sales volumes rise among computer and telecoms retailers as well as online jewellers where there was strong demand for gold, that was...

"Strong demand has shown us that this product has enormous potential"

Stefan Dangl from Lapro on the market launch of the exclusive potato variety 'Benjamin' The new "Da komm' ich her!" potato variety "Benjamin" has been available on Billa shelves since the end of August. The market launch of this exclusive variety...

Octopus urges customers to use energy between three hours on Saturday

Octopus urges customers to use energy between three hours on Saturday Octopus Energy is telling UK customers to use electricity between three specific hours on Saturday. The energy giant, which is rivalled by British Gas, EDF, EON and Ovo, has...

Improving customer feedback systems with the help of AI

When it comes to customer feedback the automotive industry has largely stayed traditional, relying on customer feedback surveys and responses. However, as AI applications grow, Volkswagen Group UK is turning to AI-powered text analytics to process...

Next expected to reveal sales momentum despite consumer pressure

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Fans 'excited to purchase' Meghan Markle's new As Ever product as 'save the date' released

Meghan Markle has released a new video to Instagram(Image: GETTY) Meghan Markle has turned to Instagram to hint at a fresh As Ever announcement. The clip, featuring Meghan in a woodland setting, simply instructs followers to "save the date" for...

Steak ‘n Shake CEO dishes on war against Cracker Barrel and taking on woke: ‘Customers want authenticity’

Stars and stripes so towering they’re barely legal, Bitcoin burgers, and MAHA-approved fries — Steak ‘n Shakes’ red, white, and blue blitz is part of its mission to Make Americana Great Again. The patriotic push is also an extension of the...

HSBC considers overhaul of retail banking business in Egypt

HSBC has announced a strategic evaluation of its retail banking operations in Egypt, as part of its ongoing worldwide restructuring efforts, according to a Reuters report. The bank, which initiated a major overhaul last year, is looking to...

Unlocking Nigeria’s industrial potential through multichain retail, By Dipo Baruwa

Introduction Multichain stores have historically played a crucial role in shaping consumer behaviour, standardising products, and strengthening distribution networks. In Nigeria, the story has been no different. From the pioneering days of...

Loyalty programmes in India: Are consumers cashing in on their rewards?

Loyalty programmes in India have grown far beyond simple points or cashback. Today, they function as sophisticated engagement ecosystems designed to influence consumer behavior, encourage repeat transactions, and build long-term brand value. Yet,...

GST Reforms, Festive Season Drive Consumer Sentiment Up By 1.4 Percentage Points: Report

India’s festive season and GST reforms lift consumer confidence, with Ipsos ranking India second globally in sentiment growth | Representational Image New Delhi, Oct 24: India's consumer sentiment saw an uptick of 1.4 percentage points in October...

Consumer confidence is creeping higher, survey shows

Anticipation of the coming Black Friday sales drove consumer confidence higher over the past month as shoppers set aside more cash for the highlight of the retail calendar, a closely watched survey shows. An index of consumer sentiment released on...

Essity Splitting Up Consumer Goods Business As Part Of Cost Saving Plan

"Our flexibility allows us to provide a truly customer-centric supply solution"

The global fresh-produce industry is continually seeking high-quality, differentiated vegetables that can fill supply gaps or bring something new to market. "At Qualipac, we are proud to introduce our long-term contract production and supply...

More Than 222,000 Disinfecting Products Recalled Nationwide 

Before getting your Covid or flu vaccine this fall—or any shot, for that matter—your healthcare provider will usually wipe the surrounding area on your skin with an alcohol prep pad. This small but important step helps kill germs, reducing the...

Tesco customer's tip helps shopper find £66 of 'missing' Clubcard vouchers

Whilst the Tesco Clubcard might have been a staple for many shoppers since its introduction in 1995, one customer has suggested that some of us may not be fully utilising its benefits. According to the supermarket giant, there are 19 million...

Hoffmann adding to Fifth Ave. portfolio with retail acquisition

Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate, the real estate arm of Naples-based Hoffmann Family of Companies, is under contract to purchase the ground-floor retail space in the three-story building at 465 Fifth Ave. S. in downtown Naples. Photos by Tim Aten...