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Covid wary clients prefer safety of their own homes and cheaper prices offered by start-ups
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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
Superfast deliveries bring growth for internet grocery platform Market Kurly
Singaporean used-car platform hopes automation will keep its workforce lean
Century Pacific Food has added a vegan range to its fish, meat and milk portfolio
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
People risking booking a staycation should choose carefully
World’s third-largest brewer expects ‘normal summer’ as lockdowns lift
A cross-industry round-up of leading figures, events and trends that will be shaping the business landscape this year
Struggling Danish group is among those to have gained from coronavirus lockdowns
Purpose, meaning and joy can come from passing on wealth, in a way that makes a difference to others
All under-14s want for Christmas are smartphones, consoles, Fortnite — and Lego
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