ISN Magazine – Page 154 – International Supermarket News

German Retail Sales Expected to Rise by 3.5% in 2024 Despite Mixed Economic Signals

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The German Retail Association (HDE) is maintaining its retail sales forecast of a 3.5% increase for 2024, despite facing a mix of economic signals. The association remains optimistic, predicting that Germany’s economic recovery will...

Google Chrome Sale Urged by Regulators to Address Monopoly Concerns

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US regulators are urging a federal judge to require Google to sell its Chrome web browser as a measure to curb the company’s dominance in the search engine market. This follows a court ruling...

US Retail Sales Rise in October, Driven by Strong Consumer Spending

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October proved to be a strong month for US retailers, as consumer spending increased, fueling steady economic growth. According to the Commerce Department, retail sales rose by 0.4% from September, continuing the positive trend...

Spanish Court Rules in Favour of Worker Fired for Eating a Single Croquette

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In a recent ruling, the Superior Court of Castilla-La Mancha sided with a former employee of the Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona, who was dismissed in July 2023 for eating a single croquette destined for...

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How SpendingPulse™ Helps a Leading Grocery Brand Optimise Market Share – ISN Reveal by Mastercard and ISN Editorial Team

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In the fiercely competitive grocery industry, staying ahead requires precise insights and strategic decision-making. A leading US-based grocery brand recently leveraged Mastercard’s SpendingPulse™ data insights to elevate its performance during critical periods such as...

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ONS October Retail Sales Figures: Globalisation and the Rise of International E-commerce Threaten UK Retailers

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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released retail sales figures for October, shedding light on the current challenges faced by UK retailers. While much of the attention is focused on factors such as rising...

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Grocery Outlet Holding’s Lead Independent Director Increases Stake by 21%

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Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO) shareholders received positive news as Lead Independent Director Erik Ragatz made a significant stock purchase, acquiring $2.0 million worth of shares at $18.25 per share. This move increased...

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Metro Inc. Reports Resilient Q4 2024 Amid Challenges

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Metro Inc. (MTRAF), a prominent player in Canada’s grocery and pharmacy sectors, delivered a mixed performance in its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings report. Despite a 2.6% decline in total sales year-over-year, which brought in $4.94...

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Hannaford Responds to Cybersecurity Outage with Customer Coupons

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Hannaford, a prominent grocery chain under the Ahold Delhaize group, is making amends with customers after a prolonged online outage by offering $10 discounts on purchases of $100 or more. The coupons, shared via...

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Target Announces Black Friday Deals of Up to 50% Off on Thousands of Items Starting Today

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Now through Nov. 30, consumers can make the most of their holiday budgets with some of Target’s deepest deals of the season Target will offer special three-day-only deals Thursday, Nov. 28 through Saturday, Nov. 30, with twice as...