German Retail Association Calls For Crackdown On Shoplifting
German Retail Federation (HDE) and German Police Union (GdP) call for tougher action on shoplifting and organised property crime.
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Anora Reports Sales Decline In A 'Challenging' Nordic Market
Anora reported net sales of €160.5 million in the second quarter, down 3.0%, as the market environment in the Nordics remained challenging.
Aldi chief backs govt review into supermarket discount pricing
The government warned earlier this month that outlets were artificially inflating base prices before advertising discounts
Carrefour Spain Expands Digital Marketplace, Launches Insurance Services
Carrefour is expanding its digital and service ecosystem in Spain through strategic marketplace growth and a financial services partnership.
Asics pulls ahead of Nike and Adidas
The Japanese sports group Asics is reaping the full benefits of the shift in the sports market, where smaller brands are taking market share away from giants like Nike and Adidas…
Why retail’s biggest AI assumption is wrong
Brand equity and marketing spend don't guarantee AI visibility. Structure does.
HelloFresh Reports Q2 Revenue Decline Amid ‘Refresh’ Product Improvement Programme
Meal-kit maker HelloFresh has reported a decline in revenue in the second quarter of 2026, in line with expectations.
Another Belgian Carrefour hypermarket set to shrink significantly
Just as in Hasselt, the Carrefour hypermarket in Burcht will also give up part of its current retail space. Real estate developer Redevco plans to build seven additional retail…
Younger Germans Turn To Social Media For Product Information, Older Consumers To Leaflets
Advertising preferences differ significantly between generations in Germany, according to a recent consumer study by Simon-Kucher.
Nestlé Looks To Develop New Products To Serve Users Of Weight-Loss Drugs
Nestlé uses AI and nutrition science to create products for GLP-1 users, as it focuses on consumers using Ozempic and Wegovy.
Nomad Foods Confirms FY Guidance Despite Q2 Revenue Decline
Frozen-food company Nomad Foods reported a 3.1% decline in revenue, to €724 million, in Q2 2026, driven by a 5.9% volume decrease.
Inflation Alters Polish Shopping Habits – Auchan Poland
Despite improved economic conditions, 84% of Polish consumers worry about grocery prices, while 33% have altered how they shop.