Global Finance

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Together, these issues could pose significant threats to economic growth and social progress, analysts warn. In the energy sector, France’s TotalEnergies is the leading retailer of petroleum products. Standard & Poor’s had previously reported a positive economic assessment. billion ($7.8 annually. of GDP in 2022 to 6.7%

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2020

COVID-19 and the ensuing economic downturn has caused B2B payment challenges to reach a new level. And in retail, Amazon ’s earnings were off the charts by any metric, and they didn’t come from cost-cutting.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Retailers are trying to make themselves as ready as possible, given the highly unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 era’s commerce environment. “I But Alford said that with economic uncertainty and competition for online customers currently off the charts, that number could easily go even higher this year.

Retail 97

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

retail banking operations after four decades trying to build a strong presence in the country, the Financial Times (FT) reported. FT based its report on unnamed sources, stating the bank is weighing "a complete exit from retail banking in the U.S. The situation is serious enough that exiting retail banking in the U.S.

Retail 93

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The move is a cornerstone of an International Monetary Fund (IMF)-backed privatization program aimed at attracting private-sector investment and bolstering economic resilience. The retail tranche, which closed on December 3, attracted extraordinary interest, with subscriptions surpassing 59 times the shares on offer.

Banking 52

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Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The resulting impact on CRE land and liabilities is a risk factor for the banking sector, and potentially a threat to the broader economic system. I want to float a new concept to CRE owners: Retail as a Service (RaaS). Not just the upper floors that tenants rented, but the ground floor retail as well.2

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Four consecutive months into positive consumer spending trends, one wonders if there might be — indeed must be — a lull, a pullback that might indicate a tougher road ahead for retailers headed into the all-important holiday spending season. Census Bureau reported that retail sales in August were up 60 basis points over July.

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Accountancy Today

AUGUST 4, 2023

The retail sector accounted for 16% of administrations in the first six months of 2023 – the highest industry in the UK, according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. Retail, manufacturing, construction, hospitality and real estate were the worst-hit sectors, accounting for 57% of all administrations.

Retail 98

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Global Finance

MARCH 17, 2025

Islam Zekry (IZ): CIBs strategy is centered on expanding our footprint in East Africa by leveraging our expertise in corporate, SME and retail banking. Within the SME and retail banking sectors, we are supporting Africas growing entrepreneurial ecosystem via tailored financial products. How will you achieve these?

Economics 52

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CFO News

JANUARY 7, 2024

Balancing these risks is essential for optimal outcomes in diverse economic landscapes. Ashish Goyal, Co-founder & CFO of Fibe, explores the critical decision fund managers face between duration and credit risk in financial management.

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PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2020

Picture, instead, fleets of utilitarian machines, squat, careful and not at all threatening, rolling through retailers’ aisles, hospital wings and other avenues of everyday human life. At the same time, these firms are grappling with an economic landscape that demands a close eye be kept on margins. Brain Corp.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 9, 2020

Physical brick-and-mortar retail was suffering long before the pandemic. Highlights include grocery, retail and contactless, he said. In addition, retailers are searching for more flexible fulfillment options spanning online pickup in store, pickup curbside, and a number of variants of that continuum of reaching end customers.

Retail 92

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Over 110,000 restaurants have shuttered since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and another 500,000-plus establishments are in an "economic free fall," the National Restaurant Association said in a letter to Congress. The survey included 6,000 restaurant operators and 250 supply chain businesses Nov.

Economics 90

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The face of retail has been changing since the start of digital transformation. Many traditional retailers have witnessed the rise of Amazon to dominate retailing – changing how consumers engage and make purchases. What is certain at this moment is that the evolution of retailing will continue. The toughest period.

Retail 98

Retail CFO Finance Sales 98

PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

Chuck Huang, founder and CEO of Citcon , explores how the pandemic has prompted retailers to capitalize on the surge in demand for contactless, digital payments. "As Progressive retailers have paved the way for this with email collection at registers, enabling them to connect their customers’ behavior in-store with them online.

Retail 84

Retail eCommerce Economics Marketing 84

Global Finance

APRIL 4, 2025

Salah Al Fulaij, CEO-Kuwait at National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), discusses Kuwaits path toward economic and banking reform and NBKs strategy in a period of change. Global Finance: In fall 2023, the government of Kuwait released its Master Plan 2040, focused on modernizing company law, economic openness, and encouraging non-oil development.

Economics 52

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Global Finance ’s 2024 ranking of the world’s 50 largest banks highlights institutions that have built powerful franchises in their respective markets, with extensive rosters of corporate, commercial, and retail clients. Euro area economies had similar challenges, with an average of less than 1% GDP growth in 2023, according to the IMF.

Banking 94

Banking Construction Communication Leverage 94

Global Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

2005-2019 CTBC Bank – Retail Banking Credit Risk Management Division, Vice President. Olli Anteroinen joined Nordea in 2006 and has worked with Retail (SME) customers and life insurance in various positions, lastly focusing on digital and business development. Global Finance: Is Generative AI really the answer?

Banking 105

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Global Finance

MARCH 27, 2025

Formerly a British colony, Singapore turned to its banks to power its economic growth and transformation after becoming a sovereign country in 1965. With a special focus on the ASEAN region and the Greater China clientele, OCBC Bank offers a wide range of products and services, including retail banking, wealth management, and insurance.

Banking 52

Banking Finance Economics Investments 52

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 14, 2022

With interest rates already taking a toll on housing, consumer spending and business decisions on hiring and investment remain critical to the economic outlook. The real retail sales indicator improved from a negative trend to a neutral trend. Retail Spending Was Strong in October, but the Trend Is Flat.

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CFO News

MARCH 20, 2025

Sectors like retail, IT, and pharma lead volume growth, while energy and manufacturing sectors contribute significantly to deal value. Mergers and acquisitions in India are thriving with robust domestic demand and increased private equity investments.

Economics 81

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The coronavirus has far-reaching impacts that extend beyond health, with a wide range of economic effects in sectors ranging from transportation to telecom and retail. And, in brick-and-mortar news, Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing has reportedly reopened roughly 100 retail locations in China as of last week.

Transportation 132

Transportation Economics Retail Compliance 132

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

The apparel and footwear retailer also raised its full-year forecast and reported an unexpected rise in comparable store sales. The apparel retailer is in the midst of a turnaround effort that has involved scaling down inventories and streamlining its brand portfolio. Gap (GPS) – Gap shares rallied 5.1%

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Global Finance

APRIL 3, 2025

With just five years remaining on its ambitious Vision 2030 program to modernize and diversify away from its economic dependency on oil, the worlds biggest petroleum exporter and the regions largest economy is nearing a crossroads. The clock is ticking for Saudi Arabia.

Investments 64

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

and the wholesale and retail sector at 12.9%. According to the MHLW, foreign workers by visa status in Japan shows 595,904 workers on visas related to professional or technical fields (24.2% increase), 412,501 technical internship trainees (20.2% increase), and 71,676 on “specified activities” visas (2.3%

Manufacturing 105

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CFO News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

While 82% of C&R CEOs believe their businesses are on a growth trajectory, only 59% are optimistic about broader economic growth over the next three years the lowest confidence level among all industries surveyed.

Economics 40

Economics Retail 40

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a plethora of effects in addition to its devastating impact on public health, including setting in motion an economic free fall. Government-mandated social distancing and stay-at-home orders have slowed in-person retail sales in many regions and mass layoffs have hindered consumers’ purchasing power.

Economics 103

Economics Entertainment Retail Education 103

Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

BBVA , which wins two awards, for Best Bank Digital FX Platform (Overall) and Best FX Solution for SMEs, has created different FX platforms to suit the diverse needs of both wholesale and retail customers. An app tailor-made for SMEs (small and midsize enterprises) is currently available in Peru, Colombia, Spain, and Mexico.

Foreign Exchange 96

Foreign Exchange Banking Currencies Treasury 96

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Real Time Economics. The latest economic news, analysis and data curated weekdays by WSJ’s Jeffrey Sparshott. hours, a toll that was worse for some employees who work in-person, directly with customers: Retail workers lost, on average, an hour of work a week, about 3%, compared with December. That comes even though 3.6

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Retail Economics Numbers 130

CFO Talks

JANUARY 23, 2025

External forceswhether economic, technological, or socialcan quickly turn smooth sailing into turbulent waters. These factors shape the environment in which businesses operate and include: Economic Pressures : Inflation, recessions, or currency fluctuations can impact costs, pricing, and customer spending habits.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And now, thanks to a global pandemic that has pushed more business online, tightened wallets and compressed delivery times, the retail landscape has undergone huge changes in a relatively short amount of time. “So And for them, the economics make sense.”. Subscribers have only so much spend available,” Dorbala said.

Retail 116

Retail Economics Planning 116

Global Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Just months later, the 9/11 attacks would destroy New Yorks World Trade Center, triggering a global economic slowdown. Asias Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership was signed in 2020. By 2006, new supply chains linking mass retailers with overseas suppliers challenged trade finance banks to devise new ways of doing business.

Finance 59

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CFO News

JANUARY 31, 2025

India's retail price inflation is projected to progressively align with the 4% target, driven by declining global commodity prices and supply-side improvements. The Economic Survey highlights the need for climate-resilient crops and robust data systems to achieve long-term price stability and manage food inflation effectively.

Economics 45

Economics Retail 45

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The retailer also raised its guidance for full-year per-share earnings. Kohl’s — The retail stock gained 3% after Kohl’s topped earnings per share expectations in its latest quarterly results, according to consensus estimates from Refinitiv. Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.

Forecasting 130

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2021

billion transactions a year from retail POS, eCommerce and self-service terminals.”. Mastercard, in its Mastercard Economics Institute ’s Economy 2021, looks at the past year's economic trends in order to predict what's coming next for businesses. NMI offers “card payment gateways, processing over 1.2

Economics 119

Economics eCommerce Sales Technology 119

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

after the retailer said sales have slowed over the past few months. Autodesk noted a challenging economic environment and said customers were more reluctant to sign longer-term contracts. The apparel company pointed to a challenging retail environment and the impact of a stronger U.S. The stock tumbled 9.8% in premarket trading.

Profit and Loss 130

Profit and Loss Valuation Sales Retail 130

CFO News Room

JANUARY 21, 2023

after CEO Sundar Pichai announced the company will lay off 12,000 employees and explained in a memo that the company “hired for a different economic reality than the one we face today.” Nordstrom — Shares of the retailer fell 7% in premarket trading after Nordstrom announced that its holiday sales fell 3.5% year over year.

Pharmaceutical 130

Pharmaceutical Forecasting Sales Retail 130