Action launches in Slovenia
On Friday, the Dutch non-food discounter Action opened its first store in Slovenia. This marks the sixteenth market for the rapidly growing retailer. Bulgaria will follow soon.
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Nestlé faces infant formula legal dispute with India’s FSSAI
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Paul Smith boss brands Frasers’ Harvey Nichols deal ‘dubious’
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DecisionInsight lets a retail team question operational data in plain language, see the reasoning behind the answer, and act on it.
Retail foot traffic doesn’t equal sales
Foot traffic shows where shoppers go. Transaction data reveals what happens next.
Schouten Europe Supports More Plant-Based Foods In The Netherlands
Dutch plant-based food company Schouten Europe has voiced its support for a national action plan for more plant-based food.
C&C announces acquisition of Asahi UK’s wholesale business
The parent company of Magners and Orchid Pig, C&C Group, has announced the acquisition of Asahi’s UK wholesale business for an undisclosed amount. After the transaction is…
Spanish free-from baker Airos merges with Esgir cereal maker
Airos Delicatessen is merging with local breakfast-cereal maker Esgir in a transaction backed by asset manager Impact Bridge. The post Spanish free-from baker Airos merges with…
Co-op finds 36% of UK smokers have bought illicit cigarettes, calls for government action
The scale of Britain’s illegal cigarette market is putting legitimate convenience retailers under increasing pressure, according to a new white paper commissioned by Co-op. The…