Albertsons offers higher fuel savings through deal with Chevron
Under an arrangement between the grocer and the fuel company, shoppers can apply rewards from both companies’ loyalty programs toward gas purchases.
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Decathlon sets its sights on Sport 2000
Decathlon plans to acquire a 50% stake in the French retail chain Sport 2000 to strengthen its position in rural areas and ski resorts. If the deal is approved, it will mean…
50 years of Aldi in the US: A timeline
The discounter opened its first stateside store in Iowa in 1976. Here’s a look at key moves by the company over the past half-century.
German Inflation Accelerates In August, Core Stabilises
German inflation rose in August on higher energy prices, but the increase was less than expected and core inflation stabilised.
Inside Bed Bath & Beyond’s ambitions to transcend retail
A rebrand to Neighborhood Intelligence positions it as “bigger than a retail company.” But a slew of recent acquisitions has drawn skepticism.
JBC’s parent company, Claes Retail Group, looks ahead after a difficult year
Claes Retail Group, the fashion group behind JBC, CKS, and Mayerline, has had a difficult fiscal year. The group posted a net loss of 9.6 million euros, but it isn’t giving up…
Why luxury platform Mytheresa is increasing its focus on personal shoppers
E-commerce company Mytheresa wants to place greater emphasis on human interaction and is therefore hiring more personal shoppers. Technology can never replace emotions and…
Best Buy emphasizes expert support with AI shopping assistant
Ask Blue can answer shopping questions or guide users to customer support as needed.
USPS announces 6% rate increase for 2026 peak season
The holiday price bump is set to impact Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and other package shipping services starting Oct. 4.
Pick n Pay Introduces Shoppable Video Feed
South Africa's Pick n Pay has combined social media and online retail with the launch of Pick n Pay Inspire, an in-app video shopping feed.
Germany Remains Top EU Ice-Cream Producer In 2025 - Eurostat
Ice cream production in the EU rose by 1.9% year on year in 2025 to 3.44 billion litres, according to recent figures from Eurostat.
AI is not replacing EDI. It is fixing what was always wrong with it
AI isn't replacing EDI. It's fixing the maintenance overhead that has always made it expensive.