“The support of the left is not a problem for him,” says Bart van den Braak, professor in public law at Maastricht University and a researcher at the Montesquieu Institute think tank. “His own party [the Liberal VVD] used to be rather pro-European but is now more sceptical, partly because its […]
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Retailers ready to open their doors to the socially distanced shopper
As they are forced to maintain social distancing in stores and maintain the highest hygiene standards, retailers have also been battling with ensuring they continue to provide the best possible experience for shoppers. Cadogan Estates, which owns vast swathes of Chelsea including 300 shops and flagships for Valentino and Versace, is […]
Mizuho ready to deploy billions in capital aid to companies: CEO
TOKYO — As the coronavirus pandemic saps corporate finances, Mizuho Financial Group is prepared to provide billions of dollars to struggling businesses that need capital injections, the Japanese bank’s CEO Tatsufumi Sakai told Nikkei. Companies have so far focused mainly on raising working capital as shutdowns slash income. But longer-term goals remain on […]
Renault chairman says ready to produce Nissan cars in Europe
PARIS — The coronavirus pandemic has only highlighted the importance of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Motors alliance, Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard told Nikkei in an telephone interview Friday. The three carmakers, which struggled over 18 months to find common ground, finally announced on Wednesday a new strategy to cut investment costs per vehicle model by up to […]
Tesla’s Elon Musk says ready for arrest as California plant reopens
NEW YORK (Reuters) — Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk on Monday said production was resuming at the company’s primary vehicle factory in California and asked to be the only one arrested as he defied local officials who said the plant should remain closed to curb the spread of the coronavirus. […]
Lawson ready to serve Japan’s fully wired households: CEO
TOKYO — China’s coronavirus shutdown has left a lasting mark on consumer shopping habits, and Japan is likely to see a similar trend, CEO Sadanobu Takemasu of Japan-based convenience store operator Lawson told Nikkei in a recent interview. Takemasu says staying home has become “ingrained” in people in Wuhan, which […]
Lawson ready to serve Japan’s 100m digital customers: CEO
TOKYO — China’s coronavirus shutdown has left a lasting mark on consumer shopping habits, and Japan is likely to see a similar trend, CEO Sadanobu Takemasu of Japan-based convenience store operator Lawson told Nikkei in a recent interview. Takemasu says staying home has become “ingrained” in people in Wuhan, which […]
Agile fintechs ready to rescue state-loan shambles
Firms facing a liquidity crunch will not have to pay any interest or fees for the first year. Lenders benefit from an 80pc government guarantee, meaning the taxpayer will step in to cover most of the shortfall if a borrower fails to repay. The scheme’s attractions will be worth nothing if companies […]
Farms ready to call up new land army
Britons have responded to calls for a new land army to help pick fruit and vegetables as harvest season nears. Farmers in the UK, along with those on the continent, have been left scrambling to find enough workers in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Crops typically harvested by workers from eastern […]
Most brands aren’t ready to win in e-commerce, report says
Dive Brief: Brands say they are not fully prepared to win in e-commerce, according to a study presented last week by Profitero and Kantar. Just 17% said they are ahead of the curve or leading in that space, while 71% reported they have a strong focus in e-commerce, but are catching […]