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German Retail Sales Unexpectedly Slide
German retail sales fell 1.9% in February against forecasts for a modest rise, with the weakness symbolizing the woes in the sector as consumer confidence remains sluggish.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
How Thames Water can avoid nationalisation
Without fresh equity the UK utility would have to slash costs and investment and focus squarely on cash preservationFinancial Times - Business -
Lands’ End’s stock rallies as retailer posts stronger-than-expected sales
Shares of Lands’ End surpassed the $10 mark for the first time since August 2023.MarketWatch - Business -
New British Museum boss to 'lead new chapter' after thefts
Mr Cullinan takes over at a time when the museum is still grappling with the fallout of a theft scandal.BBC News - Top stories -
Hennes & Mauritz posted forecast-beating earnings as well-received spring collections pushed the fashion retailer's sales higher in February.
Hennes & Mauritz posted forecast-beating earnings as well-received spring collections pushed the fashion retailer’s sales higher in February.The Wall Street Journal - World -
British Conservative Ad About London Crime Used New York Footage
An ad for the British Conservative mayoral candidate showed terrified commuters running. But they were not in London. They were in Penn Station, responding to false reports of gunfire in 2017.The New York Times - World - New York -
Singapore Inflation Quickened Unexpectedly in February
Inflation accelerated unexpectedly in Singapore as prices in key categories like food picked up, backing views that any potential monetary easing is still some time away.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sales of new homes inched down in February
New home sales at 662,000 annual rate in February versus 664,000 in the prior month.MarketWatch - Business -
The British Museum names Nicholas Cullinan its new director as it tries to get over a rocky patch
The British Museum has appointed Nicholas Cullinan as its new directorABC News - Entertainment -
Apple could double down on China market, Wedbush says, as iPhone sales drop
Apple could double down on the China smartphone market amid declining iPhone sales and stiff competition in the country, Wedbush Securities said on Monday.CNBC - Business - Apple -
Budget giant Air Asia starts ticket sales for new airline in Cambodia
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Japan relaxes defence export rules to allow sales of new fighter jet
Tokyo to allow transfer of supersonic aircraft under development with UK and ItalyFinancial Times - World -
New H&M chief vows to end years of stagnating sales growth
Retailer has been under pressure from cheaper chains and more expensive competitorsFinancial Times - Business -
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Tammy Murphy drops out of New Jersey Senate primary
Tammy Murphy, the wife of Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), ended her primary campaign for Senate on Sunday. The announcement abruptly ends a highly anticipated Senate bid that launched with high expectations, leaving Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) as the only ...The Hill - Politics -
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy drops Senate bid
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy announced Sunday that she’ll withdraw from the Democratic Senate primary, likely paving the way for Democratic Rep.NBC News - Politics -
NBC News drops former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel
NBC News has dropped former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel from her role as a paid contributor, following on-air objections from NBC and MSNBC journalists.CBS News - Politics -
Beyoncé drops 27-song track list for new album "Cowboy Carter"
Two days before the release of her new album, "Cowboy Carter," Beyoncé dropped a track list with a number of hints about the new record, including a possible Willie Nelson collaboration.CBS News - Entertainment -
A new study cites the health risks of intermittent fasting. Could it lift Ozempic sales?
The study showed that who practiced time-restricted eating had a greater chance of dying from heart disease.MarketWatch - Business -
Limits placed on removal of land from food production in England
Government restrictions come after farmers raise concerns over domestic food securityFinancial Times - World -
Putin’s Ukraine obsession has blinded him to dangers at home
The Kremlin autocrat once wanted to align with the US in fighting terrorism but is trapped in lies and paranoiaFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Princess Peach: Showtime Is Already On Sale - Grab The New Nintendo Switch Exclusive For Less
Princess Peach: Showtime just launched on March 22, but it's already seeing a nice discount. Swing by Woot right now, and you'll find the brand-new Nintendo Switch exclusive on sale for just $50 (down from $60). Nintendo-published games are less ...GameSpot - Tech -
Get a new Apple Watch for under $200: Apple Watch SE is on sale at Walmart and Amazon
Get the second-generation Apple Watch SE smartwatch for as low as $189 right now.CBS Sports - Sports - Apple -
Chelsea could face a crippling financial position: New analysis shows without major sales, PSR penalties loom
Forget buying new players, Chelsea's position means to avoid Premier League penalties, they likely need to sellCBS Sports - Sports -
GameStop shares make biggest gain since December ahead of fourth-quarter results
GameStop’s stock ended Monday’s session up 15.4%, registering its largest daily percentage increase since Dec.13, 2023.MarketWatch - Business -
Boeing boss Dave Calhoun to step down; EU to investigate Alphabet, Apple and Meta – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Boeing chief executive departs after safety incidents including mid-air door blow-out. The government’s shareholding in NatWest Group has fallen below 30% for the first time ...The Guardian - World - Apple -
Bank of England policymaker says markets pricing in too many rate cuts; Co-op Bank to cut 400 jobs – business live
Catherine Mann says market pricing is helping the central bank do its work in bringing borrowing rates down. The pound has risen since her comments, up 0.2% to $1.2661.. Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said financial markets are pricing ...The Guardian - World -
On a garden bench, amid a sea of daffodils: how Kate dropped her bombshell news
Royal fans hope that news of princess’s cancer diagnosis will end the online storm . There was no carpet of roses outside Windsor Castle yesterday, no bunches of daffodils blocking the entrance to Kensington Palace – just an occasional bouquet. ...The Guardian - World -
NFL players seem irate after owners unanimously approve new rule that bans hip-drop tackles
Most defensive players are NOT on board with a new NFL rule that was approved on MondayCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
British public donated record £13.9bn to charity in 2023
Average monthly donations rose by nearly 40% to £65, with poorest areas among the most generous. The British public donated a record £13.9bn to charity in 2023, with people in some of the country’s least affluent areas among the most generous, a ...The Guardian - World -
British Gas chief's pay package jumps to £8.2m
Centrica chief executive Chris O'Shea gets £4m more in 2023, up from £4.5m the year before.BBC News - Top stories -
Bridge Collapse Resets U.S. Supply Chains
The shutdown of a major trade corridor through Baltimore has ocean carriers and importers scrambling to contain the business fallout,The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why an early Easter could cost retailers $1.6 billion this year
Easter sales will total $22.4 billion in 2024, according to the National Retail Federation — a 7% decline from last year.MarketWatch - Business -
This retailer is set up for a comeback — we're getting in early by starting a position
Management has given five long-term reasons why we're near the bottom of the decline in tech demand.CNBC - Business -
Australian Retailers Shake off Malaise With a Little Help From Taylor Swift
Australian retail sales rose, supported partly by sales associated with sold-out concerts by popstar Taylor Swift.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Walgreens to cut costs by $1 billion this year, with layoffs and store updates
Walgreens’ stock seesawed around the flatline Thursday, after the drugstore chain swung to a large quarterly net loss and trimmed its full-year outlook, but also reported the biggest beat for quarterly adjusted profit in at least five years.MarketWatch - Business -
GameStop makes layoffs as video game retailer looks for profitability boost
GameStop Corp. has been cutting jobs, the video game retailer and original meme stock said this week.MarketWatch - Business -
Vessel off Florida Keys identified as British warship that sank in the 18th century
A wrecked seagoing vessel discovered decades ago off the Florida Keys has recently been identified as a British warship that sank in the 18th centuryABC News - Tech - Florida -
Chichester teen gets British water ski team spot
Willow Skipsey started water skiing just 18-months ago and has now been chosen for a national squad.BBC News - Top stories -
British Media Showed Restraint on Princess Kate’s Health. It Didn’t Make a Difference.
The online frenzy over Catherine’s health escalated despite a reserved approach by Fleet Street — which promptly blamed Americans for the furor.The New York Times - Business