Changes in shopping habits have widened the split between those catering to well-off customers and those facing bankruptcy
Tech giant moves to gain an edge in race to monetise popular AI tools
Gilded department store chain is grappling with heavy debt and angry suppliers
Six Flags Qiddiya City is welcome arrival for country’s rulers after multiple setbacks to grand infrastructure schemes
Chief executive of Blackstone-backed German luxury photography group says too much nostalgia is ‘dangerous’
One of world’s largest private equity groups is embroiled in a tug of war over future of sprawling complex
Hospitality newcomer hopes to bring fresh take on luxury to expansion of international hotel brand
Managers of acts such as Ed Sheeran and Nick Cave want strict rules against exploitation of consumers
Also in today’s newsletter, the stadium boom roars on
Cautious spending in ‘golden quarter’ exposes divide between the UK’s stronger retailers and those that have failed to adapt
Watering down business rates for pubs alone fails to reflect pressures in the wider hospitality sector
Coral beaches, Andean peaks and the world’s tallest waterfall give the country huge potential as a tourist destination
Success-starved Tartan Army grapples with exorbitant prices after qualification helps to restore national confidence
The arrival of mass lawsuits should have been a boon for consumers — but so far hardly anyone has received any money
Supermarket group’s shares fall sharply as poor performance at Argos offsets strong Christmas grocery sales
Pop Mart faces challenges to increase fan base for cult toy, whose sales rely on scarcity and surprise, while expanding worldwide
Restaurants and music venues among businesses urging chancellor to rethink rates rise plan after U-turn on pubs
Shares in New York-listed members’ club sank more than 20% following announcement by MCR Hotels
Bakery chain blames ‘subdued consumer confidence’ for ‘challenging year’ in food-to-go market
Visitors propel earnings at Asia’s largest clothing retailer
Swiss food company risks significant damage to revenue and reputation, analysts say
European sales set to drag on performance as group weighs splitting off fast-fashion high-street brand
Both retailers extend share of competitive UK grocery market over festive period
Harris’s investment firm 26North is a lead backer of a new vehicle targeting service providers to the sports industry
Robert F Kennedy Jr accuses past administrations of ‘lying’ to the public ‘to protect corporate profit-taking’
