John Lewis Money appoints former MD of Co-op Insurance as director
The board of John Lewis Finance, the regulated business behind John Lewis Money, has appointed Charles Offord as director of financial services. He will join on 18 November, and…
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The Backroom: Dynamic pricing and the anxious consumer
With the holidays approaching, consumers are zeroed in on price now more than ever — and Walmart is taking the heat.
Aldi to invest £17.5m in solar panels at 230 more stores
Aldi will invest £17.5m in solar panels at 230 more UK stores between 2027 and 2031, taking its total investment in solar power to around £26m.
Consumer confidence edges up on decline in gas prices: Conference Board
“The mood among consumers remains pretty bleak,” Pantheon Macroeconomics Chief U.S. Economist Samuel Tombs said.
Pinterest: How the internet is breathing new life into the high street
Greg Owens, VP, International, Pinterest says its time to put the “Bricks vs Clicks” debate to bed. Over the past few years, the technology industry encouraged us to think in…
How Lieven Vanlommel (Foodmaker) is cooking up the “green McDonald’s”
Foodmaker is growing so rapidly in supermarkets that production capacity can barely keep up with demand. Still, founder and CEO Lieven Vanlommel now wants to focus primarily on…
What Nike’s Jordan pullback means for Foot Locker
With Jordan accounting for roughly 25% of Foot Locker’s revenue, the athletics retailer will have some gaps to fill next year.
UK's Poundland Files Administration Notice To Buy Time For Rescue
Poundland has filed notice of intent to appoint administrators, securing temporary legal protection while it seeks a rescue deal.
Union takes aim at Intermarché Belgium
Ten layoffs over a period of barely two months at an Intermarché location in Liège have prompted the CNE union to sound the alarm. The business owner in question denies the…
Dr. Will’s finds its flavour as healthier condiments hit the mainstream
Co-founder and CEO Liam White shares how changing attitudes to ultra-processed food, founder-led social media and sharper retail pitches are helping Dr. Will’s challenge grocery’s…
Gap Inc. launches AI hiring tool in time for the holidays
The retailer expects around 200,000 seasonal employment applications. Its new AI platform aims to reduce the administrative tasks associated with hiring.
Walmart dishes up holiday meal deal
The retailer's offering for 2026 can feed 10 people for $35 and includes 18% more items than its bundle last year.