Keywords: Consumer demand
British travel retailer WH Smith has revised its annual profit outlook downward for the second time this year, citing weaker travel activity and softer consumer spending. The company also announced a capital raise equivalent to approximately 20% of its share capital in an effort to strengthen its financial......
China’s economy lost significant momentum in April as consumer spending nearly stalled and major industrial indicators missed expectations, reinforcing concerns over weakening domestic demand and rising economic pressure. Official data released Monday showed retail sales rose just 0.2% year on......
Indian jewellery giant Titan Company Limited reported quarterly earnings below market expectations as rising operational costs and higher gold prices weighed on profitability despite continued consumer demand. The company, which owns well-known jewellery brands such as Tanishq and CaratLane, announced......
British fashion retailer Next plc has announced plans to offset rising costs linked to tensions in the Middle East by implementing moderate price increases in selected international markets. The company also intends to rely on internal cost-saving measures to maintain profitability. Impact of geopolitical......
Starbucks shares increased by around 5% before the market opened on Wednesday after the company raised its annual financial outlook. The improvement reflects early signs that the new strategic plan led by Chief Executive Brian Niccol is beginning to deliver positive results. Niccol, who assumed leadership......
India’s smartphone market recorded its weakest first-quarter performance in six years, as rising costs and higher retail prices dampened consumer demand, according to recent industry analysis. Shipments declined by around 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting mounting pressure......
China’s industrial sector saw a sharp drop in profits in November, reflecting persistent deflationary pressures and weakening domestic demand that continue to challenge the country’s post-pandemic recovery. Official data showed that profits for major industrial firms fell 13.1% year-on-year......
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