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Bluewater Coffee Revolution Delivers Baristas Elevated Control of Taste and Aroma
Bluewater, Sweden’s pioneering global water purification and beverage brand, this week staged the UK-wide launch of its new groundbreaking Café Station, providing barista artists unmatched mastery of the taste and alluring aromas of each...
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
Update The proposed $25 billion Kroger–Albertsons merger collapsed in December 2024 after regulatory opposition and legal challenges. The two companies remain separate businesses, and there is currently no merger agreement between them. The Federal...
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
2026 Update: The Merger is Dead, and the “Grocery Wars” are Brutal Nearly two years after this post went viral, the landscape has completely shifted. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) successfully blocked the historic...
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,...