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Stockouts cost loyalty as UK shoppers walk away from empty shelves
New Pricer research reveals on-shelf execution is now the UK’s biggest loyalty driver UK supermarkets are losing loyalty and sales at the shelf edge, with new research from Pricer, a leading global retail technology...
POP and POS in Retail: The Frontline of Shopper Engagement
The Importance of POP and POS In the complex ecosystem of modern retail, two acronyms dominate how brands communicate with consumers in-store: POP (Point of Purchase) and POS (Point of Sale). Though often used...
Algeria and Morocco: Rivalry that Drives Progress
Rivalry that Fuels the Mediterranean Along the sparkling shores of the Mediterranean, two nations move with a velocity that is impossible to ignore. Algeria and Morocco — neighbours in geography, history, and heritage —...
Electronic Shelf Labels: The Retail Revolution You Didn’t See Coming
By Riad Beladi, James Harley (ISN), with Lucas Putchek and commentary from Michael Grant, Retail Tech Buyer Introduction: A Year Following the ESL Revolution ISN Magazine spent the past year following the rise of...
How Retailers Can Capture — and Keep — Gen Z Shoppers
Gen Z is rewriting the rules of shopping. They move fast, expect instant value, and reward brands that understand their world. Retailers who wish to win this generation must stop thinking in traditional sales...
Apple Sales in Europe: Market Structure, Consumption Trends, and Future Forecast
Apple Sales in Europe: Market Structure, Consumption Trends, and Future Forecast Europe’s Most Strategic Fruit Category Apples remain one of Europe’s most culturally rooted and commercially important fruit categories. From school lunchboxes to premium...
Riad Beladi: The True Cost of Fresh Produce in Europe and the UK
Riad Beladi, a veteran retail analyst and international media professional, has become one of the most influential commentators on the European fresh-produce landscape. With decades of exposure to supermarket operations, global sourcing, pricing structures,...
Walmart’s Command of the 2025 Holiday Season
As the 2025 festive season approaches, Walmart has positioned itself as the strongest retail force in Christmas value, assortment, and logistics. The company has moved far beyond simply offering competitive prices. Its strategy is...
GERMAN COFFEE MARKET: SUPPLIERS, SEGMENTS & PRICE OUTLOOK
Executive Overview Germany’s coffee universe is a complex blend of tradition, industrial roasting capability, and a rising speciality culture. The nation imports huge volumes, roasts at scale, and exports value-added blends across Europe. 1....
Discounters and Online Retailers Gain Significant Ground as Shopping Habits Evolve
A clear pattern has emerged across the British retail landscape: shoppers are steadily moving away from traditional supermarkets and towards discount chains and online platforms. This shift reflects deeper structural changes in the way...