BLOOMBERG Primark’s outlook is improving as cash-strapped shoppers seek inexpensive fashion at the UK budget clothing chain, boosting its market share. The retailer’s adjusted operating profit margin should exceed 8% this year, ahead of former guidance, owner Associated British (AB) Foods Plc said. The stock rose as much as 1.6% in morning trading. Primark stores are attracting clients with items ...

BLOOMBERG Airbus SE expects the Pacific region — Australia, New Zealand and neighbouring nations — to take delivery of 920 planes in the next 20 years, underscoring a fast revival in travel following the pandemic. The demand includes about 750 single-aisle jets, like the best-selling A320 family of aircraft, and about 170 bigger planes, Airbus said in a statement. More ...

BLOOMBERG Britain’s supermarkets are hoping common courtesy can help them avoid free-for-alls in the fresh fruit and vegetable aisles. Moves by Tesco Plc, Asda, Aldi and Morrisons to limit purchases of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers showed that the grocers are willing to invoke the spirit of the pandemic and ration goods if necessary to protect supplies. Grocers want to be ...