Central European grocery market forecast for ‘rapid growth’
The Central European grocery market will enter a period of "rapid growth" after several years of stagnation, PMR has said.
View ArticleGeneral Mills adopts retail shelf technology for Häagen-Dazs
General Mills France has deployed a retail solution experience to engage in new merchandising strategies for Häagen-Dazs.
View Article‘New demands from retailers around food recalls may make suppliers recoil’
Lockton's Debbie Day explains how the demands of retailers have changed and what risks suppliers should now mitigate.
View Article‘Retail growth in France’
France's retail sector is bucking global trends with growth in click and collect, but contraction for discounters, Richard Hall says.
View Article‘Time for retailers to go back to basics on price-pack architecture’
It's time for retail to go back to basics with their price-pack architecture, according to Simon-Kucher's James Brown.
View ArticleXPO Logistics in distribution deal with frozen food retailer Iceland
XPO Logistics has secured a five-year warehousing and distribution contract with UK frozen food retailer Iceland.
View ArticleClick and collect retail surpasses 5bn euros in France alone
Click and collect has passed €5bn – and that’s just in France alone – as Richard Hall reveals in his latest blog. The post Click and collect retail surpasses 5bn euros in France alone appeared first on...
View Article‘How will the political landscape shape the future of food retail?’
JWT's Fiona Murdock looks at how political events in Europe particularly will shape the trends of food retail for the year ahead. The post ‘How will the political landscape shape the future of food...
View Article‘Over 60%’ of e-commerce to be conducted on phones by 2020
More than 60% of e-commerce activity will be conducted on smartphones by 2020, according to OC&C Strategy Consultants. The post ‘Over 60%’ of e-commerce to be conducted on phones by 2020 appeared...
View ArticleGrowth in China’s FMCG market ‘slowest for a decade’– Kantar
China's FMCG sector grew at its slowest rate for a decade, say Kantar Worldpanel, but the outlook is generally less bleak for native retailers. The post Growth in China’s FMCG market ‘slowest for a...
View Article‘Free-from sales growth shows need to get under shoppers’ skin’
John Nevens explains how retailers need to get under the skin of 'shoppers' – and how they're not the same thing as consumers. The post ‘Free-from sales growth shows need to get under shoppers’ skin’...
View ArticleUK supermarket sales up despite significant drop in promotions
The value of UK supermarket sales has risen, but promotional offers are at their lowest for 11 years, new figures show. The post UK supermarket sales up despite significant drop in promotions appeared...
View ArticleUS retail group SuperValu to buy wholesaler Unified for $375m
American retail group SuperValu has agreed to acquire grocery wholesaler Unified Grocers for around $375m. The post US retail group SuperValu to buy wholesaler Unified for $375m appeared first on...
View ArticleFall in British and Irish retail sales ‘shows challenges retailers face’
Analysts have said that new figures for retail sales in March highlight the challenges faced by retailers in the UK and Ireland. The post Fall in British and Irish retail sales ‘shows challenges...
View ArticleSmart watches and speakers ‘the next retail battleground’– expert
Smart watches and smart speakers could be 'the next retail battleground', according to home delivery experts Fastlane. The post Smart watches and speakers ‘the next retail battleground’ – expert...
View ArticleAldi targets 2,500 US stores by 2022 with $3.4bn investment
Retailer Aldi will invest $3.4bn in continuing to grow its American operation, as it aims to reach 2,500 US stores by 2022. The post Aldi targets 2,500 US stores by 2022 with $3.4bn investment appeared...
View ArticleSainsbury’s eyeing takeover of convenience store group Nisa
Sainsbury’s is closing in on a deal to acquire convenience store operator Nisa for £130 million. The post Sainsbury’s eyeing takeover of convenience store group Nisa appeared first on FoodBev Media.
View Article‘Increased interest’ since Amazon deal, boss of retailer Ocado says
There has been 'increased interest' in online retailer Ocado since Amazon's $13.7bn acquisition of Whole Foods, according to the company's chief executive, Tim Steiner. The post ‘Increased interest’...
View ArticleCoke goes flat: Australian chain refuses to stock No Sugar variant
Australian supermarket Woolworths has announced it won’t be stocking Coca-Cola’s new No Sugar variant. The post Coke goes flat: Australian chain refuses to stock No Sugar variant appeared first on...
View ArticleTesco faces full-scale probe into its £3.7bn Booker purchase
Tesco’s £3.7bn purchase of Booker will be the subject of an in-depth investigation, competition authorities have announced. The post Tesco faces full-scale probe into its £3.7bn Booker purchase...
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