Interviews & Comments
Retail Insight powers international growth plans with the appointment of CRO, Richard Collins, and CFO, Peter Rooken-Smith
17 October 2024 — London, UK — Retail Insight, the leading provider of store operations execution software, has announced two senior executive appointments to accelerate its international growth trajectory. Former senior sales leader at Buy...
UK Bakers Call for Responsible Return of RTP During Golden Quarter to Safeguard Supply Chain
London, October 15 2024 – As we move into the Golden Quarter, increased consumer demand driven by major shopping events such as Black Friday, Halloween and Christmas, UK supply chains are preparing for significant pressure....
Navigating the Golden Quarter: Retail’s annual pressure pot
Retail Express’ Ed Betts explores the reasons the Golden Quarter is so difficult for retailers, and explains how AI-driven retailing can drive strategic and tactical benefits which lead to bigger profits The Golden Quarter...
Carrefour: Leading the Way in Digital Retail Transformation
By Riad Beladi Having followed retail and supermarkets for 30 years, I never imagined we would reach this point in digital transformation. The pace of change is remarkable, raising questions about whether retailers are...
European Food Ingredients M&A activity shows long-term growth story with fastest growth in developing markets and further consolidation likely
Highlights include: Evolving consumer demands: Formulators face challenges adapting to growing consumer demand for functional benefits, sustainability, and clean-label claims in food products. Fragmented market: The food ingredient industry is diverse, with large corporations...
Silvia Rindone, EY UK&I Retail Lead comments:
“The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics continue to paint a complex picture for the retail landscape. Consumers, ever adaptive, are recalibrating their spending habits in response to economic pressures and...
ASDA, Stuart Rose will assume Mohsin’s executive responsibilities alongside Rob Hattrell
Asda has announced that Mohsin Issa is stepping back from his executive leadership role to focus on his previously announced role as sole CEO of EG Group. Stuart Rose will assume Mohsin’s executive responsibilities...
Frostkrone Food Group Appoints Stefan Körber as Managing Director for Germany
Stefan Körber has been leading Frostkrone Food Group’s German operations since May 2024, reporting directly to CEO Frédéric Dervieux. The company, headquartered in Rietberg, operates globally with eight production sites and a workforce of...
Guide to Pitching a New Product to a Supermarket Buyer
Pitching a new product to a supermarket buyer requires more than just enthusiasm; it demands a deep understanding of category management, the buyer’s goals, and how your product fits into the retailer’s broader strategy....
Rethinking Self-Checkouts as Supermarkets Rebalance Customer Experience, Theft Reduction and Labor Efficiency
Noreen Allen, CMO at YOOBIC, an AI-powered frontline employee experience platform trusted by 350+ top global enterprises. When self-checkout kiosks first appeared in supermarkets almost 40 years ago, they were seen as an innovation beneficial...