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Supermarkets Move Into Healthcare: Convenience, Data and the Battle for Consumer Loyalty
The line between grocery retail and healthcare is becoming increasingly blurred. What began with in-store pharmacies and basic health screenings has evolved into a far more ambitious strategy: supermarkets positioning themselves as accessible healthcare...
Barrows Connected Store Appoints James Hay as Global CEO
EUSTON, LONDON Barrows Connected Store, a global leader in connected retail experiences, today announced the appointment of James Hay as Global Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. In his new role, Hay will...
Branding in the Age of Social Media and Influencers
Branding has entered a new era. Once shaped by television commercials, print advertising, and carefully controlled corporate messaging, brand identity is now built — and dismantled — in real time on social media. Platforms...
M&S CEO Stuart Machin Navigates Surge in Festive Food Sales Amid Clothing Setbacks
Marks & Spencer entered the 2025 Christmas trading season with a significant strategic imperative: to reaffirm its position in British retail after a year dominated by recovery efforts from one of the most disruptive...
Price Wars and Competitive Pressures
The global supermarket sector is witnessing one of the most intense periods of price competition in decades. Discount retailers continue to expand aggressively, compelling legacy chains to reduce prices, offer promotions, and re-evaluate product...
Algeria’s Export Ambition Beyond Oil and Gas: Progress, Contradictions, and the Cost of Bureaucracy
BY Habiba Mahmoudi Algeria has reached a moment where pretending is no longer an option. For years, export diversification beyond oil and gas has been repeated like a comforting slogan, but slogans do not...
The Supplier Relationship Is Changing Forever
Another quiet revolution is taking place behind the scenes. Suppliers are under enormous pressure. Retailers demand lower prices, better service levels, sustainability commitments, and innovation – often simultaneously. Large retailers are becoming gatekeepers. For...
GERMAN COFFEE MARKET: SUPPLIERS, SEGMENTS & PRICE OUTLOOK
Executive Overview Germany’s coffee universe is a complex blend of tradition, industrial roasting capability, and a rising speciality culture. The nation imports huge volumes, roasts at scale, and exports value-added blends across Europe. 1....
Discounters and Online Retailers Gain Significant Ground as Shopping Habits Evolve
A clear pattern has emerged across the British retail landscape: shoppers are steadily moving away from traditional supermarkets and towards discount chains and online platforms. This shift reflects deeper structural changes in the way...
Aldi Maintains Steady Gains as It Strengthens Its Position in a Shifting Market
Aldi continues to demonstrate resilience and consistency, posting another period of rising sales and reaffirming its reputation as a staple destination for value-driven shoppers. Although its growth is not as explosive as Lidl’s, the...