BERLIN/DUESSELDORF (Reuters) – German retailer Metro AG (GER:MEO) has reported a drop in sales in its fiscal first quarter, saying turnover in the key Christmas period had been soft and its headline numbers had been hit by negative currency effects.
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Pope Francis today baptised the child of an unmarried couple during a ceremony in the Sistine Chapel, in Rome. The unnamed parents and their child took part in the traditional Baptism Of The Lord mass with 31 others, commemorating the day St …
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One of the things you notice about the baptism ritual … We are talking about a role that has responsibilities, to help raise the child in the faith that they profess. During the baptism, godparents publicly profess their belief in Christ, the Trinity …
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A controversial scheme to bury Christmas trees to prevent erosion on a Cornish … The Dune Management Group in Porthtowan said they have a low beach in the valley, so sand has always blown up through. One member said there had been “several …
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The 50-meter high ferris wheel looms over the Christmas market, offering market goers a birds-eye view of the festivities … the artichoke soup with skate and sun choke chips. The fish tasting plate was as beautiful as it was flavorful.
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In Weidenthal, Germany, the fun isn’t over when you throw out your Christmas tree. It’s just beginning. This weekend, hundreds gathered in the south German town for the annual Christmas Tree Throwing World Championships, SNTV reported.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A privately launched supply ship rocketed toward the International Space Station on Thursday following a series of delays ranging from the cold to the sun. Orbital Sciences Corp. launched its unmanned Antares rocket from …
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Tesco Plc (TSCO), the largest U.K. retailer, reported weaker holiday sales as more shoppers turned to discounters and upscale rivals for their Christmas provisions. U.K. same-store sales fell 2.4 percent, excluding gasoline and value-added tax …
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Three of Britain’s biggest retailers emerged as casualties of the Christmas season today as consumers pared spending on everything from food to clothing and changed their shopping habits to seek convenience and lower prices. Tesco Plc (TSCO …
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Marks & Spencer has suffered its third Christmas of declining clothing sales, increasing the scrutiny on the high street bellwether and its chief executive Marc Bolland. The 130-year-old company said that like-for-like general merchandise sales …
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