Retail trade volume heads down in Estonia

Retail trade companies in Estonia posted €906 million in sales this August, with sales volume down 2 percent compared to the same month last year, Statistics Estonia said. Statistics Estonia analyst Johanna Linda Pihlak noted that retail trade...

Wisconsin smoke shops face business impact from new vape product regulations

• Wisconsin smoke shops must remove vape products not pre-approved by FDA or included in state directory since Sept. 1 • Shop owners face fines up to $1,000 per non-compliant item if they refuse to comply • Local smoke shop owners report reduced...

Retail sector boosts AI use while clamping down on shadow risks

Research from Netskope Threat Labs has highlighted significant shifts in generative AI adoption and data security practices within the retail industry. The report states that generative AI (genAI) adoption in retail has reached 95%, up from 73% in...

Business news live: UK economy grew 0.3% in second quarter but production in damaging decline

Retail prices show 1.4% inflation last month - but food prices may have peaked Outside of UK economic data for the moment (though certainly related), figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NielsenIQ released today show shop prices...

Industry needs support for strong defense of Ukraine – Metinvest top manager

Industry is the basis of defense, and Ukraine needs a new ecosystem to develop its mining industry. A strong defense is impossible without a powerful economy, and industry is the foundation of that economy, Serhiy Skorbun, head of the external...

Business Assistance Fiji training empowers young women to grow jewellery business

Business Assistance Fiji training empowers young women to grow jewellery business A young female entrepreneur of Tailevu expands her jewellery business through Business Assistance Fiji (BAF) training sessions in collaboration with the MBA at the...

Business News | Flytxt Mentioned as a Niche Player for Second Consecutive Year in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for AI in CSP Customer and Business Operations

PRNewswire Dubai [UAE], September 30: Flytxt, a leading provider of Enterprise AI for telecom and other subscription businesses, has been named for the second year in a row as aNiche Player in the Gartner Magic Quadrant 2025 for AI in CSP Customer...

Business messaging firm Fyno expects $2 million revenue in FY26, in talks with 10 more banks

Mumbai: Fyno expects to touch $2 million in revenue in FY26 and grow it further to $ 5 million next fiscal, founders said, adding that the enterprise messaging startup is in advanced talks with 10 banks to expand its customer base. “We officially...

Customers look for refunds after Butler hot air balloon business closes

Daniel Claudon, owner of Butler Ballooning, pilots a hot air ballon over Butler County in 2024. Butler Eagle File Photo Customers of Butler Ballooning say they are left without answers or refunds after the business that offered hot air balloon...

Business messaging firm Fyno expects $2 mill rev in FY26, in talks with 10 more banks

Fyno expects to touch $2 million in revenue in FY26 and grow it further to $ 5 million next fiscal, founders said, adding that the enterprise messaging startup is in advanced talks with 10 banks to expand its customer base. “We officially exited...

Business confidence unchanged as manufacturing sector showing signs of life

Manufacturing rose six-fold to 35 percent. Photo: UnSplash/ Silvia Brazzoduro Business confidence unchanged at 50 pct in September: ANZ survey Firms' own activity outlook rises slightly, investment intentions fall Inflation expectations remain...

Business News | Dr. R.G. Agarwal Receives Prestigious Agro-Industry Leadership Award for Transforming Indian Agriculture

VMPL Udaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 30: The Entomological Research Association, Department of Entomology, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), Udaipur, has conferred the...

Business News | Acefone Launches AI Post Call Analytics for Faster and More Efficient QA

PRNewswire Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], September 30: Acefone, a leading cloud communication platform, announced the launch of AI-powered Post Call Analytics. It is an add-on, paid analytics capability that transforms voice calls into structured,...

Business News | The Rising Influence of Essential Oils Across Various Industries

PNN New Delhi [India], September 30: Essential oils are powerful extracts made from plants using processes like steam distillation or cold pressing. They are valued not only for their soothing fragrances but also for their natural healing and...

Business News | SKF Appoints Divya Purohit as India Head for Lubrication Lifetime Solutions

VMPL Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: SKF Engineering & Lubrication India Pvt Ltd, one of India's leading technology and solutions providers of bearings, Lubrication Lifetime Solutions, condition monitoring, and rotating equipment...

Business News | Aztec's Strategic Milestones Culminate in Dun & Bradstreet 2A2 Rating, Setting Stage for Global Growth

VMPL New Delhi [India], September 30: Aztec Fluids & Machinery Limited, one of the only two listed companies in India's industrial coding and marking space, is rapidly emerging as a unique SME success story. Operating on a razor-and-blades model,...

Business News | Global Nonprofit RFI Launches to Bridge Traditional and Decentralized Financial Systems

PRNewswire Singapore, September 30: The Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI), a new global nonprofit organization based in Singapore, today announced its official launch for creating a safe, trustworthy, and reliable digital finance ecosystem. The...

Business News | ITAP 2025 Set to Catalyse Growth with AI-Powered Solutions, Global Partnerships and Startup Innovations

PRNewswire Singapore, September 30: The Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific (ITAP) 2025, a HANNOVER MESSE event organised by Constellar with international partner Deutsche Messe, returns to the Singapore EXPO from 15-17 October 2025. In its 8th...

Business News | Dubai Fintech Startup SuperStable Hits USD 45M in Payment Volume Within Six Months of Launch

PNN Dubai [UAE], September 30: SuperStable, a fintech startup founded by serial entrepreneur Siddharth (Sid) Pillai, has processed more than USD 45 million in cross-border payments within six months of launching operations. Established in...

Business News | Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Launches In India

PRNewswire New Delhi [India], September 30: Delhi sparkled brighter than ever as Forevermark Diamond Jewellery from De Beers Group, the world's leading diamond company, officially launched as a jewellery brand. Marking a landmark brand debut,...