Dr Pepper is the very definition of a soda slow burn. Founded in 1885, before Coca-Cola or Pepsi were on the market, it has always played a supporting role among America’s soft drinks. Now, however, the soda that claims to…
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Workplace pensions myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The Labour party is being urged to go beyond reinstating the lifetime allowance on pensions contributions by reining in “overly…
Job openings fell more than forecast in April, signaling a potential weakening in the labor market that could provide the Federal Reserve more impetus to start lowering interest rates. The Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey showed that…
For John Mackey, popping into a Whole Foods while he’s traveling elicits a twinge of nostalgia. “It’s a little bit weird,” says the founder and former CEO of the empire, who stepped down in 2022 after 44 years at the…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Blackstone has reached a deal with housebuilder Vistry to buy about 1,750 new homes for rent as big money managers…
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day: 1. Ups, downs, and technical glitches The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell Monday to start the month as weak U.S. manufacturing data raised concerns about the…
There’s no two ways about it. For American investors, the U.K. stock market hasn’t exactly been the place to be, with underperforming indices and a troubling dearth of new listings in the last few years. There are reasons for that,…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Germany, backed by a group of countries including Hungary and Poland, is leading a revolt against new EU legislation aimed…
China’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning attends a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing on January 15, 2024. Pedro Pardo | Afp | Getty Images China has denied allegations by Ukraine’s president that Beijing is pressuring…
Shein is kind of a big deal. In 12 years, the Chinese fast-fashion behemoth has exploded in size and now reaches over 150 countries. Its $5 dresses and accessories have caught the attention of younger shoppers looking to get more…