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M&S unveils $460m food supply chain investment, Estée Lauder expansion
Retail Insight Network
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August 25, 2025
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has committed £340m ($459.69m) to enhance its food supply chain through the creation of an automated distribution centre in Northamptonshire, England. The investment will span multiple years and is aimed at constructing a 1.3...
Off-Plan Decline Spurs Abu Dhabi's Secondary Market Surge
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Abu Dhabi's residential property market is undergoing a telling transformation with buyers - ranging from families to investors-increasingly turning their gaze toward ready villas and townhouses, fuelling an upswing in...
Invest Newark Report Highlights Opportunity in the City’s Retail Sector
New Jersey Business Magazine
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August 25, 2025
Economic Development On Aug 25, 2025 According to a new report released today titled Retail Demand and Opportunity on Newark’s Commercial Corridors Report, Newark’s retail market is surging, fueled by a growing population, untapped consumer...
What trends are you seeing in changes to menus and consumer tastes/preferences?
Franchise Opportunities
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When it comes to meeting changing consumer tastes, restaurant owners and operators have always scrambled to keep up—hoping to spot emerging trends before their competitors do—and adapting their menus, operations, and pricing accordingly, in an...
Rivian's Affordable R2 May Unlock Massive Market Potential, Analyst Says
Benzinga
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Rivian Automotive’s RIVN upcoming R2 SUV could drive significant growth, with Needham analyst Chris Pierce projecting strong demand and a larger market reach. Pierce said Rivian’s $50,000 R2, supported by high brand awareness and positive consumer...
Why Businesses Need AI/ML Development Services for Competitive Advantage
Manufacturing Tomorrow
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Discover why businesses are turning to AI ML development services to gain a competitive edge. Learn how AI/ML development services, machine learning development services, and AI and ML services drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. In today's...
MSEDCL Issues Metering Guidelines for LT and HT Consumers Under MERC Green Energy Open Access Regulations
Energetica India
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August 25, 2025
MSEDCL mandates Smart ToD meters for eligible LT consumers and Special Energy Meters for HT consumers under MERC’s 2023 amended regulations, ensuring uniform implementation of Green Energy Open Access below 1 MW. August 25, 2025. By EI News...
ALGT Acquires Early Learning Centre Franchise, Expands Presence In GCC Toy Market
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Toy distributor A Liusie General Trading (ALGT) has acquired the Middle East franchise operations of Early Learning Centre (ELC) from the Kamal Osman Jamjoom Group. The deal includes 28 retail locations across the GCC and...
From an ice cream shop to a hot tub dealer, a wave of new businesses is opening in downtown Bangor
Mainebiz - Oregon
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A slew of small businesses have opened in downtown Bangor this year, with more to come. “One of my favorite things to do is to get people excited about moving down here, opening a business and being part of a community,” says Betsy Lundy,...
Tasty Bite Eatables Ltd launches new consumer brand CHEFFIN
Equity Bulls
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Tasty Bite Eatables Limited (TBEL) is pleased to announce the launch of its new consumer brand, CHEFFIN', marking a significant step in our transformative journey towards growing our B2C presence in India. The launch is rooted in powerful consumer...
Rural communities pay higher tariffs than Band A consumers despite enjoying stable power – FG
Nairametrics
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August 25, 2025
The Federal Government has revealed that some rural communities in Nigeria are paying higher electricity tariffs than urban Band A consumers, despite enjoying a more stable power supply. The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency...
Ulta Faces Bigger Test From Shaky Consumer Spending Than Tariff Risks
Benzinga
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Ulta Beauty Inc. ULTA heads into its second-quarter earnings report this week with momentum from resilient sales and expanding international ambitions, even as margin pressures and shifting consumer spending patterns test the retailer’s ability to...
Villar-led retail firms report weaker second quarter
Business World
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August 25, 2025
VILLAR-LED retail firms posted weaker second-quarter results due to slower sales amid a subdued property market and heightened competition. Home improvement retailer AllHome Corp. saw a 49.5% drop in April-to-June net profit to P71.76 million from...
Assessing dividends and valuations for the 10 biggest TSX stocks by market cap
The Globe and Mail
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August 25, 2025
For today’s column, we will look at valuations and dividends for the 10 largest stocks by market cap in the S&P/TSX Composite Index TXCX as well as examine that index by sector. I have been fortunate to generate this column biweekly for the past...
USA Rare Earth Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment
Benzinga
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on USA Rare Earth USAR. And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga....
Geopolitical uncertainty may lead the market to summer lows
AK&M
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AK&M 25 August 2025 11:16 The external background on Monday morning can be described as moderately positive. Sentiment abroad has improved, and oil prices remain near recent highs. The Russian market, however, continues to wait mainly for...
NPB strengthening connection between consumers and pork
KXEL News - Iowa
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August 25, 2025
The National Pork Board’s strategic brand campaign is all about taste and flavor. Patrick Fleming, vice president of demand development, says the new tagline, “Taste What Pork Can Do™,” aims to strengthen consumers’ connection with pork by...
Abbotsford farmer brings mobile market to Surrey on Aug. 30
Peace Arch News
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August 25, 2025
An event billed as "Canada's first mobile farmers' market" and organized by an Abbotsford farmer comes to three cities on Saturday Aug. 30. Social media influencer Gagan Singh said the Farmers' Convoy is expected to draw more than 5,000 people in...
2025 Indiana Grown Farmers Market Challenge winner announced
1340 AM WBIW - Indiana
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August 25, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Grown announced the winner of Indiana’s Ultimate Farmers Market Challenge as Franklin Farmers Market in Franklin, Indiana. This was the third year for this contest and was a chance for customers across the state to vote for...
Health insurance costs expected to rise in 2026 as pricey prescriptions hit the market
KUTV - Utah
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Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Patients may start paying for it next year. Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of the market in 2026, and coverage may shrink. That...