Bloomberg US brands may see a broad boycott at the world’s biggest shopping event this year as tensions between the US and China over everything from tariffs to technological dominance simmer. More than three-quarters of Chinese consumers surveyed said they’ll reconsider buying from American companies during the Singles’ Day shopping event on November 11, according to a report released last ...

Bloomberg Shoprite Holdings Ltd reappointed Christo Wiese as chairman even after ordinary shareholders resoundingly voted against his re-election as a non-executive director. Holders of more than 61% of the shares opposed his reappointment, Africa’s biggest grocer said after its annual general meeting in Cape Town. The former billionaire only secured another term thanks to his own superior voting rights. “We ...

Bloomberg Under Armour Inc shares plunged after the company disclosed that federal officials have been probing its accounting practices for more than two years, bringing a fresh headache to investors just as the sports brand prepares for a CEO transition. The athleticwear company also lowered its full-year revenue forecast, but it raised some other projections after posting solid third-quarter results. ...