Retail think-tank predicts post-election rise in sales
Industry group ‘cautiously optimistic’ as consumer confidence returns
British booze: drink kink
Growing preference for low-alcohol drinks could be bad news for some but will bring cheer to others
RMT plans further strikes in dispute with South Western Railway
Union balloting members over fresh disruption in conflict over guards on trains
Essilor/Luxottica: eyes on the prize
To ease shareholders’ concerns, the board needs a clear vision over how the group will be run
SQM’s lithium mine suffers setback after ruling
Chilean group aims to increase production to meet demand for electric car batteries
Electric car maker Nio stems losses but faces cash crunch
Softening Chinese market and milestones for rival Tesla pose challenges for group
US pending home sales rise in November
Company titles: name calling
Simple to pronounce names have wider ownership, greater share turnover and higher valuation ratios
Former Croatian PM convicted of corruption in privatisation case
Ivo Sanader accepted bribe in sale of state-owned energy group, court rules
Global sand trade boom fuels conservation fears
Countries ban exports in attempt to protect environment as consumption is set to soar