German retail sales rebound before partial lockdown

Germany has ordered restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and gyms to close since Nov. 2 in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. Schools, factories and shops remain open with social distancing conditions.Retail sales – a notoriously volatile indicator often subject to revisions – rose 2.6% in October on the month in real terms, the Federal Statistics Office said.

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Oerlikon acquires Riri, a specialist in metal accessories for the luxury industry

The transaction, for an undisclosed sum, “marks a milestone in Oerlikon’s growth strategy and diversifies Surface Solutions’ offerings and market access” the buyer said. “Riri is highly complementary to our existing luxury business and will reinforce our fashion jewellery and metallic components for leather goods.It’s seen by the firm as the ideal next step after its acquisition of …

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Superdrug celebrates National Beauty Banks charity milestone

To celebrate the occasion, Superdrug and charity Beauty Banks have teamed up with a host of celebrities, influencers and industry heavyweights, including presenter and Radio 6 DJ Lauren Laverne and author/journalist Caitlin Moran, to drive donations and raise awareness of hygiene poverty.Modern consumers increasingly expect the businesses they patronise to take an active part if doing good for …

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This year’s holiday sales could break records at over $1 trillion

The market research company raised their Q3 2018 prediction based on low unemployment, strong income growth and high consumer confidence. Assuming the forecast comes to fruition, this will mark the first time holiday sales exceed $1 trillion. Set between November 1 and December 31, the 2018 holiday season’s revenues are expected to increase in total by 5.8 percent, exhibiting the strongest gr…

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UK ‘ideas factory’ launched in London by H&M and Ikea

 Based across from each other at the newly-invigorated, Ikea-owned Livat shopping centre in Hammersmith, the pair are aiming “to seek out, mentor and promote designers and small-scale manufacturers” locally, The Guardian newspaper reported.  Called Atelier 100, producers and artists are invited to apply for grants to develop their ideas for sale in their stores. All kinds of projects wil…

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Bangladesh panel to revise minimum wage for garment workers

The panel will present its recommendations in six months on minimum monthly wage revision, after which the government will finalise the new wage structure.Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association president Siddiqur Rahman and Jatiya Sramik League’s women affairs secretary Shamsunnahar are the two new members of the panel.

The existing minimum monthly wage of taka 5,300…

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Walmart picks Morgan Lewis’ Matt Miner for ethics, compliance chief

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DC Young Fly’s Sister Dies 4 Months After His Partner Jacky Oh

DC Young Fly's Sister Dies 4 Months After Jacky Oh

DC Young Fly is mourning another heartbreaking loss.

Nearly five months after his partner Jacky Oh's passing, the Wild 'N Out star shared his sister has died.

"In a matter of a year I lost 3 people," he wrote in an Oct. 16 Instagram post, "my Kuzzin on last …

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Bachelor Nation's Ashley Iaconetti Admits Feeling "Gender Disappointment" Before Welcoming Son Dawson

"Bachelor In Paradise" Star Ashley Iaconetti Is Pregnant

Bachelor alum Ashley Iaconetti knows her journey as a mom won't always be rosy.

The reality star recently revealed the initial reaction she had when she found out she was having a boy.

"I had such gender disappointment with Dawson," she admitted on th…

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John Oliver Has a Surprising Response to Kate Middleton Conspiracy Theories

John Oliver's Take on Kate Middleton Conspiracy Theories is Wild

John Oliver is the newest British detective in town.

The Last Week Tonight host shared his candid thoughts on the controversy surrounding Kate Middleton, especially when it comes to the family photo she shared on March 10, which was pulled from news sites for being "…

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