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Consumer spending rises 5.9% compared with 2019 as pandemic prompts lifestyle changes
Market for adults could exceed that for babies by 2025 as population ages, say analysts
BNPL soared in popularity during the pandemic but regulators are starting to worry about the potential for consumer harm
Rise eases economists’ concerns about spending recovery before Black Friday and Christmas
eBay extends watch validation service to UK. Plus: Parmigiani CEO starts fresh with sports watches; Richard Mille’s discreet boutique for pre-owned watches; Besançon takes on its Swiss neighbours; how Islamic art inspires Cartier’s Art Deco pieces; and the rise of gifting luxury jewellery to children
It’s time to carry out your own festive spending review
World’s largest furniture retailer faces supply chain struggles but pandemic has shifted sales online
Covid wary clients prefer safety of their own homes and cheaper prices offered by start-ups
Alternative indicators point to strong third quarter but some areas of economy lag behind
Carb loading under lockdown could require investing in a new XXL wardrobe
The ‘subscription economy’ has soared under lockdown, but it’s easy to lose track of how much you’re spending
Pent-up demand after lockdown and supply constraints on new vehicles drive purchases
Revenues move closer to pre-pandemic levels and chains list shares in IPOs
Move to diversify sandwich chain away from its diminished office-worker customer base
More of a statement than an investment, but the right brand may carry some residual value
Shoppers switching to contactless causes 35% reduction in number of cash payments
Deals to tempt returning office workers are the latest stretch for the subscription economy
Households amass extra cash equivalent to 6% of world output since pandemic began
Century Pacific Food has added a vegan range to its fish, meat and milk portfolio
Superfast deliveries bring growth for internet grocery platform Market Kurly
Singaporean used-car platform hopes automation will keep its workforce lean
From ‘Satan Shoes’ to basketball NFTs, entertaining novelties are in demand
Will you be rushing back to the salon, or relying on expensive gadgets to do the work?
Opportunities for investors are at the upper end of the market
I’m already planning my end-of-lockdown party, but I don’t want to spend silly money
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