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Put the AI into Retail – Unlock a smarter future in 2025
Struggling to keep pace with modern retailing? Retail is a fast-paced, ever-changing landscape but Retail Express’ Ed Betts explains a better way of doing things that will make all the difference in the year...
FTC Blocks Kroger-Albertsons Merger: What It Means for the Industry
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has blocked the $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, citing concerns about reduced competition and potential price hikes. This proposed merger, which would have created a grocery giant...
Black Friday delivers +40.5% week-on-week footfall boost as cost-conscious shoppers hunt for discounts, according to RetailNext data
Despite dipping -1.7% year-on-year, Black Friday footfall delivered a +40.5% week-on-week boost to UK retailers Fashion was a top performing category, with visits to clothing stores up +0.3% year-on-year and +54.1% compared to the...
UK RETAIL TRAFFIC +4.8% YEAR-ON-YEAR ON BLACK FRIDAY 2024, ACCORDING TO SENSORMATIC SOLUTIONS SHOPPERTRAK ANALYTICS
Total UK in-store traffic on Black Friday (29 Nov 2024) rose +4.8% year-on-year Visits to stores also rose +17% in the week of Black Friday as shoppers sought out discounts Retail parks were the...
Greenpeace challenges petrochemical tanker as Busan plastics treaty talks enter final stage
https://internationalsupermarketnews.com/wp-content/uploads/GP0SU3OIC_Preview.mp4 Video and Images at the Greenpeace Media Library Daesan, South Korea, 30 November 2024 – As the final negotiations for a UN Global Plastics Treaty enter a critical phase in Busan, South Korea...
FTC, Kroger, and Albertsons: Why Blocking the Merger Could Reshape the Retail Industry
For over 40 years, International Supermarket News has analysed the supermarket industry across the globe, witnessing its evolution, its struggles, and its triumphs. We have reported on mergers, bankruptcies, and Under administrations, as well as...
The Struggles of Grocery Retailers in Europe: Why Mergers and Restructuring Are the New Normal
In Europe, grocery retailers and supermarkets are facing a perfect storm of challenges that threaten their ability to thrive in an increasingly complex retail environment. Profit margins in the grocery industry have always been...
Top Cities for January Sales Shopping: Explore the Best Destinations in Europe and the USA
If you’re planning to take advantage of January sales, Europe and the USA offer a wide variety of shopping hotspots where you can snag great deals while enjoying the local culture and sights. From...
The Shift in Retail: Layoffs, E-commerce, and the Globalisation Challenge
Retail as we know it is undergoing a seismic transformation. Despite global consumption steadily rising, the traditional brick-and-mortar retail model is faltering, with major retailers downsizing staff as e-commerce takes centre stage. This shift,...
Tech Industry Layoffs and the Surge of AI: A Workforce Revolution
The tech industry is undergoing a seismic transformation as major companies like Google, Cisco, and Intel implement significant layoffs. These reductions, which have impacted tens of thousands of employees, highlight the shifting priorities of...