Sweden stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Stockholm 30 down 0.56%

Sweden stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Stockholm 30 down 0.27%

Extreme heat puts garment factory workers at risk, study shows

Workers in major garment hubs are increasingly affected by extreme heat, prompting new EU regulations mandating brands to improve factory conditions to protect worker health.

Factbox-Global companies likely to be affected by Trump's promised tariffs

Donald Trump's proposed tariffs may affect major U.S. trading partners' automakers, suppliers, electronics, retail, and packaged goods companies, prompting strategic shifts in production and supply chain management.

Sweden stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Stockholm 30 up 0.80%

Sweden's OMX Stockholm 30 rose 0.80%, with Hexagon AB leading gains, while AstraZeneca fell. Oil and gold prices also fluctuated, and currency values declined.

Some retailers in Spain see rise in clothing prices over holiday season

H&M shares down on RBC downgrade

European stocks lower on trade war concerns; Halfords soars

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Exclusive-EU regulators investigate if Visa, Mastercard fees harm retailers, document shows

The EU is investigating Visa and Mastercard's fees to assess their impact on retailers, following complaints about a lack of transparency and increasing scheme fees.