M&S Announces New Franchise Partnership In The Philippines
Today Marks & Spencer (M&S) announces the signing of a new franchise agreement in the Philippines with PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP), the leading lifestyle...
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Despite rising labour costs, half of retailers are still hiring store staff, recognising that colleagues remain the key to enhancing CX for shoppers.
Rather than scaling back amid rising costs, 49% of retailers are investing in frontline team growth 58% are deploying GenAI solutions for store workers, alongside...
The Price of Pursuit: Retail Theft, Corporate Fear, and the Law Behind No-Chase Policies
Across modern retail, a quiet policy has become increasingly common. Employees are told not to chase shoplifters. To many customers, and even to some workers,...
“Huge Growth Potential” Awaits Brands as Glovo Sets Out Its Retail Media Vision
Glovo hosted its ‘Retail Media Day’ at its ‘Yellow Park’ HQ in Barcelona on Wednesday, and experts from Glovo and the wider retail industry took...
DIA Group Completes €3 Million Share Buyback as It Continues Financial Stabilisation Strategy
DIA Group has completed a €3 million share buyback programme, according to its latest market update released this week. The programme, which took place over...
Gen Z serial returners grow 3.5-fold in just 3 years, rising from 15% in 2023 to 53% in 2026
38% of shoppers are no longer put off by traditional returns deterrents – 14% of Gen Z try to bypass returns fees by selling items...
How Europe’s Cheapest Supermarkets Keep Prices Low: The Efficiency Machine Behind Every Aisle
Across Europe, discount supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl have built a powerful reputation for one thing above all else: consistently low prices. What looks simple...
Costa is launching a new wave of summer drink, continuing its focus on refreshing flavours
Costa Coffee is leaning into the summer season with a fresh lineup of drink innovations, reinforcing its strategy to stay relevant in a fast-moving retail...
A LIDL BIT MORE: LIDL TEAMS UP WITH LIBERTY X TO INTRODUCE LIDL PLUS POINTS
A LIDL BIT MORE: LIDL TEAMS UP WITH LIBERTY X TO INTRODUCE LIDL PLUS POINTS Lidl has announced the launch of Lidl Plus Points...
Price wars reach the neighbourhood: Tesco’s next move
Tesco’s decision to extend its Aldi Price Match scheme into its convenience stores is more than a tactical pricing update—it reflects a deeper shift in...