How to Use Flags to Promote Your Local Business
You don’t need a massive billboard or a digital ad campaign to get noticed. Sometimes, all it takes is a well-placed flag. Flags are one of the oldest forms of visual communication, and when...
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy: AI Will Reduce Corporate Workforce, Staff Push Back
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently informed employees that the company’s increasing use of artificial intelligence will result in a reduction of its corporate workforce. This announcement marks a clear strategic direction as Amazon continues...
Mercadona Tests Electronic Shelf Labels: A Smart Move or Just a Trend?
Mercadona, Spain’s largest supermarket chain and a pioneer in retail innovation, has begun testing Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) in selected stores. This initiative is part of the company’s broader strategy to modernise operations, improve...
Waitrose Breaks Seven-Year Drought with New Convenience Store
Waitrose & Partners has opened its first new store in seven years, marking a major step in the supermarket’s strategy to modernise and expand its retail footprint. This development is part of a broader...
Heat-and-Eat Horror: Deadly Listeria Outbreak Tied to Popular Chicken Alfredo Meals Sold at Walmart and Kroger
What should have been a quick and easy dinner has turned into a national food safety crisis. A heat-and-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo dish — a staple in many American households — is now at...
A Cappuccino and a Croissant: A Tale of Two Worlds
By Riad Beladi In the developed world, particularly in places like the United Kingdom, a morning trip to the local coffee shop has become a luxury — a small indulgence often reserved for weekends...
11Ants 2025 Loyalty Sentiment Report Reveals the Power of Knowing Your Shopper
Auckland, New Zealand – 11Ants, the leader in self-service retail analytics for grocers, has released its landmark 2025 Loyalty Sentiment Report—one of the largest studies ever conducted on grocery shopper loyalty in the United...
Kroger and Barrows Redefine the In-Store Experience with the Connected Store Concept
International Supermarket News Report In a major leap forward for brick-and-mortar retail, Kroger has joined forces with Barrows, a global retail marketing and activation agency, to bring the Connected Store concept into the mainstream....
The Silent Salesman: How Point-of-Purchase Displays Shape Retail Success in Europe
Point-of-purchase displays, often referred to as POP displays, have become a fundamental element of modern retail strategy. Their presence is nearly universal in supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores across Europe, acting as silent yet...
Jennifer Aniston and Smartwater Reunite in Playful New Campaign with a Nod to ‘Friends’
Smartwater has rekindled its long-standing partnership with Jennifer Aniston in a fresh new campaign launched on June 17. Known for her elegance, wit, and enduring popularity, Aniston returns as the face of the premium...