Bloomberg United Airlines Holdings Inc sees robust US travel demand extending into the winter, offering an economic bright spot amid signs of a slowdown. “I’ve never seen a bigger disconnect between the global headlines in terms of the economy and its potential impact on travel, and then the numbers I see here at United” in terms of future sales, United …

Bloomberg In a first step towards determining its fate, Barneys New York Inc has selected a consortium led by Authentic Brands Group LLC as its initial bidder, setting a floor for offers due next week for the bankrupt luxury retailer. The $271 million offer from the Authentic Brands group includes a plan to open Barneys shops in Saks Fifth Avenue …

Bloomberg UK retail sales held up better than expected in September in the face of the intensifying Brexit crisis. The quantity of goods sold rose 0.2% from August when auto fuel is excluded, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Sales including fuel were unchanged. A buoyant labour market has supported consumer spending through the turmoil since the 2016 referendum. …