Lidl GB launches initiative to support five million people by 2030
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AO to report 20% H1 profit jump amid Jessops acquisition
Retailer confirms Jessops acquisition as revenues rise 5.5% across the group
Poundland owner considers separate sale for Irish Dealz division
A buyer could still acquire both businesses together, or Poundland could be sold through a management buyout
Tesco partners with WSL Football for fruit & veg programme
Tesco has announced a multi-year deal with WSL Football to become the official supermarket partner of the Barclays Women’s Super League and Barclays Women’s Super League 2. The…
Asda expands beer range
Asda has launched seven new brews as part of the Asquith 1965 range, which includes various beer styles with prices starting at £1.00 for an individual 440ml can. The retailer’s…
Former H&M executive takes on global retail role at Mango
Mango has appointed Katarzyna “Kasia” Niemirowicz Majtas as chief retail officer. The former H&M executive will be responsible for the further expansion of the physical store…
Fashion chains promise living wages, but “real progress has yet to materialize”
One-third of major fashion brands say they are committed to paying a living wage, but only a fraction can demonstrate concrete progress. This is according to the latest Fashion…
Drought And Heat Shave 3.5m Tonnes Off UK And European Potato Crops – ECIU
Severe heatwaves and droughts have dealt a big blow to European agriculture, cutting over 3.5 million tonnes from potato harvests.
Biedronka Partners With GreenYellow To Instal Rooftop Solar Network
Polish discount supermarket chain Biedronka is scaling up its green-energy infrastructure, partnering with GreenYellow on projects.
Croatia Enhances Price Transparency Measures For Goods and Services
Government measures to boost consumer protection, increase market transparency and safeguard living standards have been announced.
Kroger Details AI Strategy Built On Decades Of Retail Expertise
US supermarket chain Kroger Co. has outlined its artificial-intelligence strategy, based on decades of data and consumer insights.
INTERVIEW The customer will ask for an outcome, will your brand be part of the answer, asks Reckitt?
German Faraoni Heidenreich, global director, data & shared services at Reckitt, chatted to Paul Skeldon ahead of his panel at CustomerX. The post INTERVIEW The customer will ask…