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A third of shoppers have witnessed a shoplifting incident in the past 12 months, Retail Insight’s research reveals
30% of UK shoppers witnessed an instance of shoplifting during the past year, rising to 44% in London The average shopper saw 4 instances of retail theft in the past year, rising to 5...
AMAZON UNION RECOGNITION LOOMS AS HISTORIC VOTE BEGINS
AMAZON UNION RECOGNITION LOOMS AS HISTORIC VOTE BEGINS Workers at the company’s Coventry fulfilment centre begin ballot process for legally binding union rights vote. GMB union has today announced the ballot period for union...
The Composition of European Supermarket Shopping Trolleys: Food vs. Non-Food Sales
The Composition of European Supermarket Shopping Trolleys: Food vs. Non-Food Sales In European supermarkets, the contents of a typical shopping trolley reveal a fascinating balance between food and non-food items. This composition has evolved...
The Slowdown in the Retail Tech Market: What to Expect in 2024
The retail tech market, which has witnessed explosive growth and innovation over the past decade, is anticipated to experience a noticeable slowdown in 2024. This deceleration is driven by a blend of economic uncertainties,...
The Brewing Storm: Why Coffee Prices Are Set to Keep Rising
In recent years, the world has seen a steady increase in coffee prices, and all indicators suggest that this trend will continue. Coffee, a beloved beverage for millions worldwide, is becoming more expensive due...
Ahold Delhaize, has been making significant strides in both its strategic initiatives and operational footprint.
Dehaize Supermarkets, part of the global retail giant Ahold Delhaize, has been making significant strides in both its strategic initiatives and operational footprint. 1. Strategic Growth and Share Buyback Program Ahold Delhaize continues to...
Premium Perfection – Waitrose boosts its No. 1 range for food lovers
Waitrose is relaunching its premium No.1 range with nearly 200 new and improved products, making it the ultimate go-to for food lovers Now over 600 products in the No.1 range, with nearly a third...
Supermarket Shopping in Europe: Online vs. Trolley Pushing
By Riad Beladi The Evolution of Supermarket Shopping In recent years, the landscape of supermarket shopping in Europe has undergone a significant transformation. The advent of online shopping platforms has revolutionized the way consumers...
Carrefour Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Network in Poland
Carrefour’s Major Developments This Week Carrefour has entered a strategic partnership with Eleport to significantly expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Poland. The agreement will see the installation of 170 charging points...
GAINING MARKET SHARE & GROWING VOLUMES. TESCO
CONTINUED MOMENTUM – GAINING MARKET SHARE & GROWING VOLUMES. Sales performance (exc. VAT, exc. fuel) for the 13 weeks ended 25 May 2024: Sales (£m)LFL sales changeUK & ROI14,3303.6% UK11,3684.6% ROI7314.4% Booker2,231(1.3)%Central Europe9750.6%Retail15,3053.4% Ken Murphy,...