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Mastercard’s 2024 Holiday Spending Forecast: Electronics, E-Commerce, and New Shopping Patterns Expected to Drive Growth
Mastercard’s latest holiday forecast suggests a promising retail season with a projected 3.2% increase in U.S. holiday spending compared to last year. Several key factors are set to shape shopping behaviors this season, which...
Africa. The Number One Continent for Supermarket Chain Growth
Carrefour is strategically positioning itself for significant growth in emerging markets, particularly in Africa and the Middle East. This shift recognizes that the most promising opportunities lie outside Europe, where the retail landscape has...
Consumer Change in the UK: From Pharmacy Shelves to Coffee Culture
In the last thirty years, consumer habits in the UK have shifted dramatically, illustrating a remarkable openness to new tastes and lifestyles. Decades ago, items like olive oil were hard to find outside pharmacy...
Walmart Kicks Off Holiday Savings Early to Meet Customer Demand
Walmart is responding to early holiday shopping trends with a wide range of October deals, including a “Holiday Deals” event and Walmart+ member exclusives. Shoppers can find discounts on top brands in electronics, toys,...
Tesco unveils 2024 Christmas sandwich line-up, bringing festive cheer to lunchtime on the go
Tesco unveils 2024 Christmas sandwich line-up, bringing festive cheer to lunchtime on the goTesco has shared this year’s line-up of Christmas sandwiches and snacks that will be available as part of its iconic lunchtime...
Illegal Meat Imports Threaten UK Agriculture as Organised Crime Rises
The UK government is under mounting pressure to tackle the issue of illegal meat smuggling as concerns grow about the potential for an agricultural crisis on the scale of the 2001 foot-and-mouth outbreak. BBC...
Kroger and Walmart Refute Allegations of ‘Surge Pricing’ Linked to Digital Price Tags
Recent advancements in supermarket technology have sparked concern among some members of Congress, who fear that major grocery chains like Kroger and Walmart could be adopting digital price tags to introduce surge pricing—where the...
The State of the UK Economy and Retail Sector
Overview of the UK Economy The UK economy has been experiencing fluctuations due to various factors, including inflation, changing consumer behavior, and geopolitical events. In recent years, the retail sector has emerged as a...
Lagos-Based Earthbond Secures Investment from Madica to Boost Solar Energy Access for Nigerian SMEs
Earthbond, a climate tech startup based in Lagos, Nigeria, has announced receiving an undisclosed investment from Madica, a venture capital initiative affiliated with Flourish Ventures. Madica, which offers up to USD 200,000 in funding...
The Future of Pricing: Harnessing Electronic Shelf Labels in Retail
In today’s fast-paced retail environment, Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) are revolutionising the way prices are managed and communicated to consumers. These innovative technologies are becoming essential tools in the retail arsenal, enabling dynamic pricing...