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Footfall builds, up +15.4% over the weekend, as retailers brace for Super Saturday, tipped as the busiest in-store shopping day of Christmas 2024 – Sensormatic Solutions
Weekend footfall rose +15.4% week-on-week (14 & 15 Dec vs 07 & 08 Dec) after Storm Darragh disruption put paid to Christmas shopping trips last weekend Saturday (14 Dec) saw the biggest increase in...
The Rise of Protectionism: Is Globalisation at Risk?
For decades, globalisation has been a driving force in the world economy, fostering international trade, enhancing cooperation, and enabling businesses to expand across borders. Goods produced in one country could easily find their way...
AI and Robotics: SoftBank’s Historic $100 Billion Investment to Revolutionize U.S. Industries
The $100 billion investment announced by SoftBank and expected to be revealed by Masayoshi Son and Donald Trump focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, with specific details regarding the allocation of funds...
Trump and SoftBank CEO to Unveil $100 Billion Investment in U.S.
PALM BEACH, Fla.—Donald Trump and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son are set to announce a landmark $100 billion investment into the United States, focused on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. The announcement,...
Could an Asda-Sainsbury’s Merger Surpass Tesco? A Look at Market Share, Turnover, and Stock Market Reactions
The UK retail grocery landscape could be dramatically reshaped if Asda and Sainsbury’s, two of the largest supermarket chains in the country, were to merge. Such a move would have significant implications on market...
Tax Adjustments in 2024: What Americans Need to Know
With January fast approaching, taxpayers are gearing up to navigate the 2025 tax season amidst inflation’s continued grip on household budgets. Recognising the challenges, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has adjusted over 60 tax...
Top 10 Perfumes for Christmas 2024: A Guide to This Season’s Best Scents
As Christmas 2024 approaches, choosing the right perfume becomes a thoughtful gift for loved ones or a treat for yourself. Fragrances are timeless expressions of style and personality, and this season’s top picks blend...
Supermarket Shopping: A Journey into the Modern-Day Wilderness
Supermarkets—those glorious havens of convenience, where humanity’s finest innovations meet our deepest frustrations. What could be better than combining your daily necessities with a hearty dose of chaos, indecision, and existential dread? Truly, a...
New York City Shopping Trip in January Sales: A Bargain Hunter’s Paradise
New York City, the shopping capital of the world, transforms into a bargain hunter’s dream every January. The city buzzes with energy as stores slash prices during their post-holiday sales. From luxury boutiques to...
Study reveals how much Brit’s are willing to spend extra on products from small businesses
21% of UK consumers favour small businesses over large chains Brighton residents are the most inclined to shop small, with 68% doing so to support the local economy Brits are willing to spend a...