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Dettol Maker Reckitt Beats Like-For-Like Sales Estimates

Consumer goods group Reckitt’s like-for-like sales growth beat estimates in the first quarter even as prices rose.

Circle K Owner Sees Revenue And Profits Driven By Acquisition

Circle K’s operator Alimentation Couche-Tard reported a 1.6% increase in revenue in its merchandise & service division in the third quarter.

Most UK Exporters Hit By Red Sea Disruption, Survey Shows

More than half (55%) of British exporters have felt an impact from disruption in the Red Sea, a survey has shown.

UK Consumer Morale Falls Unexpectedly In February – GfK

British consumer sentiment fell for the first time in four months in February, a survey by Growth for Knowledge (GfK) today.

Pernod Ricard’s Shares Rise Despite Sales Flatline

Pernod Ricard’s shares rose 6% on Thursday, even as the company cut its full-year sales forecast after expected improvements failed to materialise.

EU Must Make Accelerating Permits A Priority, Says Business Group

The time it takes to secure permits is a barrier to investing in Europe, a survey by business lobby BusinessEurope has revealed.

Zara Founder Buys Amazon Logistics Centre In Dublin For €225m

Spanish billionaire and Zara founder Amancio Ortega has bought a logistics centre mainly used by Amazon in Dublin, Ireland, for €225 million , his inv...

UN Plastic Treaty Talks Grapple With Re-Use, Recycle, Reduce Debate

A third round of United Nations negotiations to try to deliver the world's first treaty to control plastic pollution has drawn more than 500 proposals from...