Flood of cheaper products could hit an industry already struggling with stagnant post-pandemic demand
Beijing earmarks $11bn for expanded home appliance trade-in scheme amid concern over weak economic momentum
British folding bike specialist cites economic headwinds and sector’s challenges as earnings drop below £5,000
Experts say crackdowns on single-use products may have limited impact on growing industry
Retailer taps nostalgia to sell toys to ageing market and counter falling demand for kids’ products
Finnish company’s growing popularity has led to its sales more than doubling this year
Shares plunge 40 per cent after retailer halves profit forecast and suspends dividend
Luxury house makes first external hire to the role since Karl Lagerfeld
Across the US, pharmacies are fighting for survival, with prescription drug margins being squeezed
Potential deal highlights mounting distress facing the retail pharmacy industry
If shoppers are plumping for homegrown — and are willing to pay up for beauty — it bodes well for growth of local brands
Shares in Spanish beauty group hurt after cult Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray withdrawn over ‘quality issue’
Manufacturers still need to get real kids playing with toys again
Net profit slides amid campaign to shield consumers from higher inflation
Price-conscious buyers hunt for deals while others seek goods that can hold value in times of uncertainty
Hein Schumacher to press ahead with IPO of ice-cream unit as part of turnaround plan for FTSE 100 consumer group
High Court judge says consumers can distinguish between three and four stripes
Shares in Californian vegan beauty company sank 15% on Wednesday
Luxury brands are having to contend with a slowdown in spending
Shops are building on well-established customer bases to offer high-margin products alongside existing lines
The jewellery designer on the watches that mark milestones in her life and a desire for precision and punctuality
Owner rejects accusation it breached agreement allowing the brand to pursue its own social mission
A family manufacturer in Bradford has been propelled by the growth of discount retailers
Luxury group’s jewellery brands, its biggest division housing Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, show resilience
Flavoured sachets have soared in popularity with biggest tobacco companies moving in
