Consumer
Citigroup has sold most non-US consumer businesses as revamp progresses
CITIGROUP has sold its non-US consumer businesses in nine out of 14 regions and “substantially wound down” three more, as the lender undergoes its biggest overhaul in more than...
China sets higher bar for consumer finance companies
CHINA has changed the rules for consumer finance firms for the first time in a decade, setting a higher bar for non-bank financial businesses providing small personal loans in...
US: Stocks mixed as traders await consumer inflation data
STOCKS on Wall Street finished largely flat Monday as traders prepared for fresh consumer inflation data that could provide new clarity on the US Federal Reserve’s battle against rising prices....
MacBook Air M3: Apple Unveils World’s Best Consumer Laptop for AI
Apple unveiled its latest MacBook Air models on Monday, showcasing the inclusion of the robust M3 chip. The new iterations, available in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, boast a sleek...
Meta targeted in privacy complaints by eight EU consumer groups
META Platforms was hit with privacy complaints on Thursday (Feb 29) as eight European Union consumer groups asked watchdogs to act against the Facebook owner for allegedly breaching the...
Indonesia’s consumer companies to ride election spending, populist policies
DESPITE rising inflationary pressures, consumer companies in Indonesia are expected to be lifted by election-driven spending and a likely continuation of the government’s populist policies, analysts said.Within the consumer...
China’s consumer slump claims another victim as Shiseido profit slides
SHISEIDO became the latest victim on Friday (Feb 9) of a slowing Chinese economy that has battered earnings at many global consumer goods companies, when the Japanese cosmetics maker...
KFC-parent Yum Brands sales miss estimates amid cautious consumer spending
YUM Brands missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly sales on Wednesday (Feb 7), with weaker growth for all three of its top chains, as fewer customers ordered at Taco...
3 Consumer Finance Stocks to Buy for Weekly Gains | Entrepreneur
The consumer financial services sector is projected to experience enduring, vigorous growth and expansion, driven by the escalating wealth of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs), increased accessibility to loans and credit...
3 Things Businesses Should Remember When Handling Used Consumer Electronics | Entrepreneur
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Recycling or handling used consumer electronics is a complex endeavor for all involved parties. Employers, consumers, electronics manufacturers, repair services, and...