Eurozone household sentiment diverges from American counterparts, whose buoyant spending is fuelling growth
India becomes hot ticket for Swiss watchmakers; western brands are working closely with Chinese artists; high-tech lumes brightening up the face of watch design; the tools and ideas driving an intaglio renaissance
Interest rate cuts should support a rise in spending in durable goods
Megan Greene says understanding reasons for current sluggish spending will be ‘crucial’ to monetary policy outlook
From Ikea to Vinted, younger consumers are showing a taste for pre-owned clothes and furniture. But can the sector actually make money?
World’s largest toymaker posts record results thanks in part to video game tie-ups and sports brand partnerships
Savoury relief
US hardware retailer says customers are becoming more uneasy about the economy
When concerns about high prices prompted shoppers to look around, many liked what they saw
A focus on ‘power brands’ is the new mantra for conglomerates once known for their heft
The world’s largest sportswear maker is in crisis as its sneakers lose some of their cultural cachet
Businesses that imposed relentless post-pandemic price rises are reaching outer limits of the strategy
Parents will stop at nothing to help their children celebrate the end of exam season
Styles once designed for women are increasingly popular among male buyers
Promotions are up but sales remain muted in sign that demand is not recovering
FT analysis of official data points to impact of cost of living crisis on consumption
Deloitte survey shows people opting to spend less money on social drinking than at any time since lockdown
The Duchess of Sussex’s new venture has attracted attention, but homely enterprises struggle to make money
Europe’s high-end houses are being challenged by the rapid growth of local brands
Retail sales reach a plateau while company executives see disposable income squeezed
ONS updates list of items used to measure price growth on back of changing spending habits
A dig into the data offers some clues
After hitting pandemic-era records, second-hand watch prices are sinking fast
Belgian company Lotus Bakeries has profited as social media fuels appetite for its spreads and biscuits
Strong spending data has boosted Chinese stocks as trading resumes after week-long break
