Buyers and sellers at Canton trade fair search for ways to evade levies as goods pile up in warehouses
Strong performance comes despite worsening ties between Washington and Beijing
Franchise model under consideration would target expansion and end relegation in top level of men’s game
Tesco and Sainsbury’s preparing a fightback, as grocer turns to price cuts to reverse decline in market share
Marks and Spencer and J Sainsbury intervene over veterinary agreement ahead of ‘reset’ summit next month
Maker of Birkin bags reports slower growth than expected as sector braces itself for impact of trade war
Supermarket chain vows to defend ‘strong competitive position’ after Tesco and Asda signal price cuts
Chinese retailers’ retreat threatens Big Tech advertising revenues
Bloc registers steep rise in products purchased online not meeting safety standards
The latest accessory being brandished by twentysomethings is not a designer bag — it’s a made-to-order protein drink in a branded cup
Consumers are particularly indignant if they suspect an algorithm is to blame for price hikes
Cautious move comes after strongest first quarter since pandemic
The maker of Birkin bags is now the world’s most valuable luxury company, as investors bet on continued struggles at LVMH
LVMH’s reported figures don’t yet reflect much of a softening in the American market
Shock and AWE
It’s certainly novel
Slowing demand in the US and ongoing struggles in China will raise concerns for an industry grappling with Trump’s tariffs
Danish brewer ‘insulated’ from direct impacts of levies but warns they will hit fragile consumer sentiment
More than 70% of people say they intend to support UK businesses
Japanese group cites ‘challenging economic environment’ as Trump’s tariffs throw supply chains into uncertainty
Twins behind ‘gamified’ golfing chain sold for $2.1bn raise funds from backers including Blackstone’s David Blitzer
Companies flag signs of goods being diverted from US to Europe via platforms such as Temu, Shein and Amazon
US-China tariffs look set to condemn industry to another difficult year
Trump’s immigration policies have contributed to a sales slowdown triggered by his tariffs
Donald Trump’s tariffs will hit millions of video game consoles, electric fans and toys shipped to the US from China
