Starbucks Plans Global Tech Centre In India
US coffee chain Starbucks has signed a pact to set up a global capability centre (GCC) in the southern Indian city of Chennai.
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John Lewis head of retail media: “It’s vital that anything we do builds on trust with customers”
Tom Langley, head of retail media for the John Lewis Partnership, says the next phase of growth will depend on retailers proving they can deliver measurable value for brands…
Holland and Barrett appoints new chief people officer
Michelle Boothroyd joins as part of a wider restructuring of the retailer’s executive team
Household spending power hits six-month low, Asda finds
Low-income families left with a £75 weekly shortfall as spending power growth cools to a six-month low
JD Sports to enter Mexico through Grupo Axo partnership
The franchise agreement will see more than 140 JD premises and e-commerce launched in Mexico from 2027
US Spirits Maker Sazerac Launches Takeover Bid For Germany's Berentzen
US spirits maker Sazerac has launched a takeover offer for all shares of beverage firm Berentzen for €5.55 apiece.
From click to cold: Why faster grocery eCommerce requires more flexible infrastructure
Online grocery is becoming a more established part of how consumers shop, and expectations around fulfillment are changing with it.
Dairy milk’s demand remains strong across retail
Capture more trips and unlock incremental growth by making Dairy Milk an intentional part of the basket.
Ready for the rush: Stress-testing customer notifications for Black Friday
Delayed customer communications all trace back to the same root cause: infrastructure that wasn’t built to handle the increased year-end shopping demand.
Why functional nutrition calls for a closer look at flavor
From energy to protein, fiber and beyond, targeted wellness calls for a more intentional approach to flavor.
How Ferrero is strengthening sustainability from farm to factory
Ferrero advances sustainability with 98% cocoa traceability and major emissions cuts across plants.
ASOS appoints Law Roach as first-ever Stylist in Residence
Roach will work on seasonal campaigns and fashion storytelling to provide customers with styling inspiration