Interviews & Comments
How Lidl stays the cheapest supermarket ?
Lidl has earned the official title of the most affordable supermarket in the UK, surpassing all major competitors and even undercutting Aldi, according to the latest price comparison survey. The analysis, conducted by The...
UK RETAIL REWARDS PROGRAMMES INFLUENCE £74.9 BILLION IN CONSUMER SPENDING
New report ‘The Constrained Consumer’ by Webloyalty and Cebr is released today The findings examine the pressures faced by the UK retail sector – in 2023 and beyond The sector is forecast to stagnate...
John Lewis chairman Sharon White writes about the power of Partners
There’s a big debate about the extent to which ‘artificial intelligence’ will replace people’s jobs. Our Chairman Sharon White writes about the power of Partners and why human connections will always be so important...
WHSmith brings new focus to staff wellbeing as part of Retail Trust partnership
15 June 2023 – WHSmith, the leading global travel retailer, is introducing new measures to support its employees’ health and happiness after teaming up with retail industry charity the Retail Trust to help boost staff wellbeing. The...
Rhian Bartlett, Food Commercial Director at Sainsbury’s, said: “The rate of grocery price inflation remains at a record high
Rhian Bartlett, Food Commercial Director at Sainsbury’s, said: “The rate of grocery price inflation remains at a record high, which is why we are continuing to lower prices wherever we can on the food and...
Frans Muller has been announced as the new Co-Chairs of The Consumer Goods Forum
Frans Muller, CEO of Ahold Delhaize, and Dirk Van de Put, Chairman and CEO of Mondelēz International, have been announced as the new Co-Chairs of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) during its annual Global...
Comment on soaring UK grocery spending as food prices rise by 9.6%
Commenting on UK grocery spending soaring as food prices rise by 9.6%, Mark Lynch, Partner at corporate finance house to the consumer industries, Oghma Partners, said: “Food price inflation is being driven not only by current...
Why alibaba is such a success story ?
How Alibaba’s Innovative Business Model Has Led to Its Success Alibaba is a Chinese e-commerce giant that has revolutionized the way businesses operate in the digital age. Founded in 1999, the company has grown...
Can refocusing on promotional mix over price win back customer loyalty?
Ed Betts, General Manager – Retail Lead Europe at Retail Express, considers the importance of promotions in creating a buzz beyond price to help prevent custom loss to discount stores. In January 2023 grocery...
Commenting on food price inflation and some items doubling in price compared to a year ago
Commenting on food price inflation and some items doubling in price compared to a year ago, Mark Lynch, Partner at corporate finance house to the consumer industries, Oghma Partners, said: “Food price inflation is being driven...