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China's Inflation Slowdown Fuels Deflation Concerns

China's consumer price inflation fell to 0.1% year-on-year in December, fueling deflation fears despite government stimulus efforts; factory activity shows expansion, but weak consumer spending and a struggling property sector pose major challenges.

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China's 81 Billion Yuan Plan to Boost Consumption by 2025

China unveiled a plan to boost consumption by 2025, allocating 81 billion yuan ($11.9 billion USD) for industrial equipment upgrades and expanding trade-in programs for appliances and vehicles, aiming for over 1 trillion yuan in increased spending.

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German Book Market Shows Mixed Results in 2024: Revenue Up, Sales Down

Despite a 0.8% overall revenue increase in the German book market in 2024, driven by a 2.6% price hike, the number of books sold dropped by 1.7%, indicating reduced consumer spending. Fiction and non-fiction performed well, while travel and advice books saw declines. Data from Media Control's Handel...

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Post-Pandemic Fashion: A Conversation with Carolina Herrera's Creative Director

Margaret Brennan's "Facing Forward" podcast features Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon discussing the post-pandemic fashion industry's future, exploring the potential return of formal wear and the industry's recovery strategies after a year of virtual events.

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Next Price Hike Exacerbates UK Cost of Living Crisis

Next announced a 1% price increase due to a £67 million rise in wage bills from increased employer National Insurance contributions, adding to the rising cost pressures on UK households and businesses, including energy, water, and council tax increases totaling £270 from April.

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Booming Demand for Warming Products in China Amidst Falling Temperatures

Driven by plummeting temperatures and government initiatives to boost spending, China's market for warming products like electric and water-heated blankets is experiencing explosive growth, with major manufacturers expanding both domestic and international sales.

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China's E-commerce Logistics Index Hits Near 7-Year High

China's e-commerce logistics index reached a near 7-year high of 113.7 points in 2024, fueled by strong online consumption growth and the rise of new e-commerce models, resulting in over 150 billion express delivery packages and a 7.4% year-on-year increase in online retail sales.

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Eurozone Retail Trade Sees Modest November Increase, but Recovery Remains Sluggish

Eurozone retail trade saw a 0.1% increase in November 2024, driven by fuel and food sales, but remains below pre-pandemic levels due to lingering supply chain issues, the war in Ukraine, and tight budgetary conditions; experts predict a modest recovery in 2025.

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China Expands Trade-In Scheme, Subsidizes Digital Goods to Boost Consumption

China is expanding its consumer trade-in program to include more home appliances and offering subsidies for digital goods up to 6,000 yuan ($818) to boost the struggling consumer sector, allocating 81 billion yuan in 2025 with potential for further increases, as part of a broader plan to stimulate e...

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Food Inflation Boosts UK Supermarket Sales to Record High

UK food price inflation hit 3.7% in December 2023, fueling a 2.1% rise in supermarket sales to over £13 billion, with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Lidl, and Marks & Spencer seeing growth while Asda experienced a decline.

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Aldi Crowned UK's Cheapest Supermarket for 2024

In 2024, Aldi was named Britain's cheapest supermarket by Which?, beating Lidl, while Waitrose was the most expensive, with a potential annual saving of £393 for Aldi shoppers compared to Waitrose.

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Park City Ski Patrol Strike Impacts Vail Resorts' Stock

A strike by the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association at Park City Mountain Resort in Utah has caused significant operational disruptions, long lift lines, and a drop in Vail Resorts' stock price exceeding 5% in a week, due to negative customer experiences shared on social media.

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