Pardon the Disruption: What’s missing from grocers’ value playbook?
Consumers are cutting back on the amount of groceries they buy, and there’s no relief in sight. Here are a few thoughts on what else retailers can do to stem the tide.
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JM Smucker snags Hershey exec as SVP of operations, supply chain
Douglas Guilherme will step into the role on July 29 with over 30 years of experience, including stints at the chocolate maker and Procter & Gamble.
Cru World Wine sees huge demand for its ‘community-ownership’ share offer
Cru World Wine has launched a new initiative to become partially ‘community-owned’, as it plans to become the “Right Move of fine wine”. The post Cru World Wine sees huge demand…
China unhappy with European fine against AliExpress
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has expressed its “strong dissatisfaction and serious concern” over the European Union’s decision to impose a record fine of 550 million euros on…
IFF sells natural ingredients business
Nutraceutical firm SuanNutra is acquiring the fragrance and flavor giant’s range of natural colors and functional ingredients.
InstaVolt expands British Land partnership to continue major UK retail park EV charging rollout
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Mars Snacking to close US headquarters in New Jersey
The Pringles maker plans to shutter the Newark location by the end of 2027 as it shifts more of its operations to Chicago.
Sharp drop in profits at WE Fashion
WE International, the parent company of the WE Fashion retail chain, suffered a sharp decline in profits last fiscal year. Despite its somewhat precarious financial situation, the…
Frasers presses Hugo Boss, but neither side gives in
Frasers Group increases its stake in Hugo Boss to 30.28%, thereby crossing the German threshold for a mandatory public offer. The British retail group is sticking to the offer of…
From shelf to scroll: what viral product launches reveal about the new marketing playbook
As the Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino, which became a viral sensation in the US when launched in 2017, comes to the UK for the first time – it is clear that…
How Direct-to-Consumer eyewear is rewriting the rules of optical retail
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Dash launches first on-pack promotion
Soft drinks brand Dash has launched its first-ever nationwide on-pack promotion which gives shoppers the chance to win a Mini Cooper alongside a range of prizes. Running…