Euan Healy

Executives at leading groups admit that few use software to spot copying

Grocery sales jumped a tenth in first half of year as chain claims it is winning share from discounters

UK-based group that also produces Twinings tea bags warns it expects cost pressures to remain

Chair Archie Norman says making clothing more appealing and closing unprofitable stores is paying off

Shrinking market offers opportunities for larger players looking to move into lettings

Also in today’s newsletter, China’s respiratory illness data and the far-right victorious in Netherlands’ election

Dating is already an expensive business, and for those looking for love on their phones, it is only getting pricier.

American companies issue €30bn in euro-denominated bonds as investor demand for European corporate debt grows

‘Dividend recapitalisations’ hit record rate as private equity owners take advantage of easy credit conditions

French authorities action against Pavel Durov hits IPO plans, and leaves bondholders nursing steep losses