And the real winner of the World Cup is… Adidas
Sportswear manufacturer Adidas sold four times as many soccer jerseys during the recent World Cup as it did during the previous tournament. Sales of soccer balls also doubled, the…
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Instacart acquires shelf-scanning technology startup
The purchase of Arpalus gives it a system that allows workers to record product levels on store shelves using a smartphone app.
Ahold Delhaize’s first decade: Key US milestones
To mark 10 years since Ahold and Delhaize Group combined, Grocery Dive mapped out major changes for the company.
Activity is not assurance: A data-Led look at compliance
Retail portfolios complete thousands of compliance actions every year, but completion alone does not equal control. Drawing on data from 1000s of live assessments, Vantify's…
Inditex’s budget chain Lefties to make its British debut in Liverpool
Lefties, the budget fashion chain owned by Zara’s parent company Inditex, is coming to the United Kingdom at the end of August, with its first store set to open in Liverpool…
Gap makes a fine mesh out of its ‘Happy Stripe’ remake
A polyester take on a vintage sweater design got plenty of backlash on social media, but the stumble won’t likely stall the brand’s comeback.
Penny’s end poses rounding challenge
Retailers press for passage of a bill to enact rounding standards as cash-handling businesses grapple with the cent’s gradual demise.
Rude Health expands distribution into Asda following 50% growth in chilled range sales
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What John Lewis’ 20-month head start means for peak-season stores
By April 2025, John Lewis was already working on Christmas 2026. Its buying team is now developing the theme for Christmas 2027 while this year’s decorations, toys and store…
Connemara introduces new whiskey Gold
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Tonic makes Superdrug debut nationwide with full range across adults + kids
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Record fine of 550 million euros for AliExpress over illegal products
The EU is imposing a record fine of 550 million euros on the Chinese online retail platform AliExpress because the retailer is not doing enough to address the sale of illegal and…