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Facebook is now priced for perfection | Brent Hoberman
04:01 PM | The Observer
The weight of the world is now on Zuckerberg's shoulders. As co-founder of Lastminute.com, I can, in a small way, empathise I can't claim to have had anything like the success of Mark Zuckerberg, but as Facebook floated on the Nasdaq stock exchange today, I could empathise in a very small way with what its founder must be feeling.
The eurozone crisis: five ways it affects you
04:01 PM | The Observer
From pensions and savings to holidays, we look at how the latest market turmoil will impact on your finances 1 Your pension If you are retiring this year Greece has been very, very, bad news for you. There is an ongoing slow-motion collapse in annuity rates, and this week it got a little worse.
Global E-Commerce: Unique Capabilities Required
01:21 PM | Ecommercetimes.com
Over the next few years, the growth in online retail sales in markets such as Western Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America is expected to outpace U.S. growth. Given this increase in cross-border e-commerce, many retailers are rushing to reach new markets.
IBRC officials bid to quash 'frivolous, vexatious' case
10:51 AM | Independent.ie
TWO officials at Irish Banking Resolution Corporation (IBRC) have asked the High Court to release them from summonses to attend what they describe as a "frivolous and vexatious" case being brought by a client of the nationalised bank.
Unions fear Tesco move into post offices
07:02 PM | The Guardian
Through its One Stop convenience chain, the UK's biggest retailer has been taking part in the 'Post Office Local' pilot Tesco could become a major player in a restructured Post Office – handing out pensions and benefit payments – as a government sponsored cost-cutting drive looks to replace traditional counters with a cheaper service offered at the checkouts of convenience stores.
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- Asda sales continue to rise 18 May | 10:02 AM | My-Retail Media
- John Lewis enjoys strong bank holiday sales 18 May | 09:22 AM | Retail Week
- Luxury sales show no sign of slowing in China 18 May | 12:17 AM | Draper Online
