A Distinguished Honour at ISM 2026 Recognises Industry Leadership
A Distinguished Honour at ISM 2026 Recognises Industry Leadership The opening evening of ISM 2026 set a refined and celebratory tone, as one of the
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LUXURY FASHION RETAILER FACING STRIKE OVER WORKER PAY
Three-quarters of GMB members at Net-A-Porter vote for action over London Living Wage GMB union members at luxury fashion retailer Net-a-Porter have voted in favour
Frostkrone Food Group Secures Refinancing to Support Next Phase of Growth
Rietberg, 25 March 2026 – Frostkrone Food Group has successfully secured a new refinancing arrangement, marking an important step in the company’s ongoing development. Backed
M&S gives every Store Manager and every Store Support Centre colleague latest AI tools with 11,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses
11,000 colleagues, including every store manager, will be given generative AI and Agentic AI tools to help with day-to-day tasks M&S has purchased 11,000 Microsoft
One month to go! Eye on Innovation at Retail Technology Show 2026
London, UK — With a month to go until the 2026 Retail Technology Show (RTS), retail’s flagship event has announced a series of new innovation-led features. Returning
M&S Transforms its Cereals Range With New Muesli
M&S Transforms its Cereals Range With New Muesli, Granolas and Oats Using Natural Ingredients in Place of Flavourings as Customers Seek Nutrient-Diverse, Healthy Choices 39
GLOBAL COFFEE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION — 2026 INFRASTRUCTURE
📊 Global Coffee Figures (2025/26) Production vs Consumption (millions of 60‑kg bags) Category Total (Approx.) Global coffee production ~178.7 million bags Global coffee consumption ~180+
RETAIL TRANSFORMATION: How Walmart Is Reinventing the Store Experience
Walmart is accelerating a new phase of retail transformation by rethinking how stores are redesigned and relaunched Instead of long renovation cycles, the company is
UNDER PRESSURE: How Tesco Is Defending Its Crown in a Changing Retail Landscape
For decades, Tesco has led the UK grocery market, but that leadership is now being tested from every direction. The company faces growing pressure from
SMART RETAIL: How Aldi and Lidl Are Redefining Global Grocery Shopping
The rise of Aldi and Lidl is no longer just a success story driven by low prices — it represents a fundamental transformation of the