IKEA invests 1.2 billion euros in price cuts across Europe
The Swedish home furnishings retailer IKEA has announced that it is investing 1.2 billion euros in price cuts across Europe. Depending on the country and product category, prices…
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Heat wave drives Spa water sales to record levels
Spadel, the producer of Spa and Bru, sold significantly more water in the first half of 2026. Warm weather, strong local brands, and new products drove revenue up 10.1%, while…
Restructuring Drives H1 Margin Gains And Savings For Eurocash Group
Eurocash has crossed the halfway mark of its 2026-27 strategic transformation, despite a challenging macroeconomic landscape.
Nuuly drives Urban Outfitters’ record second-quarter revenue
The subscription rental service increased its average active subscriber count by more than 30% and posted $179 million in net sales.
Decathlon sets its sights on Sport 2000
Decathlon plans to acquire a 50% stake in the French retail chain Sport 2000 to strengthen its position in rural areas and ski resorts. If the deal is approved, it will mean…
Chinese gadget chain Miniso continues to take the world by storm
Miniso increased its revenue by 22.4% in the first half of the year, driven by strong growth in China and overseas markets. The popular Chinese gadget and toy chain now has 8,674…
Pieter Pot brings back its app and loose produce
Following its merger with Andy, Pieter Pot is once again standing more firmly on its own two feet: the packaging-free online supermarket is launching a completely revamped app on…
Customer Growth And NMD Acquisition Drive NorgesGruppen’s H1 Results
Norwegian retailer NorgesGruppen has reported a 14.9% surge in operating revenue for the first half of its 2026 financial year.
Smiths News technology investment set to benefit retailers
Outgoing operations director Lucy Robertson spoke to Better Retailing
Ulta leans into exclusivity amid Target Beauty Studio competition
The specialty retailer reported strong Q2 sales and raised its full-year guidance, though makeup comps were nearly flat compared to last year.
Dollar stores grow sales as grocers grapple with weak results
Dollar General and Dollar Tree both recorded comparable-store sales increases of more than 3% during their latest quarters.
Unilever offloads Colman’s ahead of McCormick merger
Unilever has confirmed plans to sell off UK mustard brand Colman’s and is actively seeking potential buyers for the business. This is part of the FMCG giant’s restructuring ahead…