Measuring the true value of stores in multichannel retail
Retailers are right to question stores. But many are still judging them with an incomplete picture. The easiest retail story to tell in 2026 is one about decline. Another store…
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Club Soda’s No, Low and Mid-Strength Summit returns
Now in its third year, the annual Club Soda No, Low and Mid-Strength Summit will host a two-day event in October The post Club Soda’s No, Low and Mid-Strength Summit returns…
Unilever reports “best volume growth in more than a decade”
In the second quarter, Unilever posted its strongest volume growth in more than a decade. The focus was on beauty and household products, now that the food division is set to be…
Ireland’s alcohol consumption continues to plummet
Irish consumers’ alcohol consumption has nosedived for another year in what marks a continued downward trend over the past 25 years. Jessica Mason finds out more. The post…
LVMH grows despite war and controversy
The French luxury conglomerate LVMH, owner of brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Bulgari, posted a 3% increase in revenue in the second quarter of this year. Sales were…
Unilever Reports Best Quarterly Volumes In Over A Decade, Upgrades Annual Forecast
Consumer goods giant Unilever beat second-quarter sales growth estimates on Tuesday, helped by higher volumes and prices.
Thomas Vaarten Named New CCO For Lidl Belgium & Luxembourg
Lidl Belgium & Luxembourg has promoted Thomas Vaarten to the newly created role of chief customer officer (CCO).
Alcampo Surpasses €4.5bn In FY 2025 Sales Following DIA Integration
Spanish food retailer Alcampo reported sales exceeding €4.5 billion (excluding VAT) in its financial year 2025.
Gap reboots 1990s fragrances this week
Originals Dream, Grass, Heaven and Om, plus new entrant Harmony, will be available as of Thursday. Fans are excited — and nervous.
Gap Inc. opens creator program to employees
Corporate, distribution and store staff can now apply to be influencers for the retailer’s brand portfolio, almost a year after the program’s launch.
TikTok Shop to launch its own response to Amazon Prime
TikTok Shop wants to move beyond viral influencer products and impulse buys: the online platform is testing product subscriptions and a paid membership in the United States. In…
Grocery volumes contract for fifth consecutive month, report finds
Shopper pullback has outpaced pricing growth and inflation, according to an analysis from Bain & Company and NielsenIQ.