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China Auto Sales Slide Again as EV Exports Soar

Higher fuel prices overseas are driving a surge in demand for Chinese electric and plug-in hybrid cars.

Disney World Rolls Out Early Discounts on 2026-Dated Souvenirs

Japan’s Preliminary Q4 GDP Edges Up on Investment, Misses Forecasts

Record U.S. Online Holiday Sales as AI, BNPL and Mobile Reshape Shopping

Restaurant VAT Cut Takes Effect in Germany, McDonald's Trims Prices

Costco Sues U.S. Over Trump’s Emergency Tariffs as Liquidation Deadline Nears

Spain’s Menú del Día Rises to €14.20 on Average as Restaurants Adjust Offer and Hours

Liverpool Posts Q3 Revenue Gain and Profit Decline as Tariff Risk Looms

Mallorca Restaurants Hit as Tourists Shift Spending to Luxury Stays and Experiences

Home Depot and Lowe’s Post Small Q2 Sales Gains as Store Visits Slide

UK Consumer Confidence Edges Up After BoE Rate Cut

Shoe Zone Halves Full-Year Profit Forecast to £2.5M as Shares Plunge

Australian Retail Sales Surge 1.2% in June on Mid-Year Discounts and Switch 2 Launch

U.S. Inflation Holds at 2.4% as Tariffs’ Full Impact Remains Unseen

Ralph Lauren Reports Record International Growth, Warns of North American Slowdown

February U.S. Retail Sales Show Modest Growth Amid Mixed Sector Trends

UK Retail Sales See Modest Growth in February, Boosted by Valentine’s Day Spending

Diageo Faces $200M Profit Hit as Trump Tariffs Threaten Key Brands

Aldi Reports Record £1.6 Billion in Christmas Sales

UK Retailers Face Weak November Sales as Black Friday Timing Skews Data