Douglas Core Profit Lags Market Expectations As Beauty Shoppers Seek Deals
Germany's Douglas missed third-quarter core earnings expectations, citing high price sensitivity among consumers in its key European markets.
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Number Sense: Rollercoaster egg prices serve up a double whammy for grocers
Falling prices of the commodity are dinging retailers’ comps, but experts say earlier highs likely pushed consumers toward low-price competitors.
Shein IPO valuation could fall below $30bn as investor appetite cools
Shein could be forced to accept a valuation below $30bn (£22.4bn) for its long-awaited stock market debut as investors push back on the fast fashion giant’s proposed price tag…
Great Britain Exceeds European FMCG Inflation Average - NIQ Inflation Barometer
Great Britain has recorded the highest level of FMCG inflation compared with France, Germany, Italy and Spain, according to NielsenIQ (NIQ).
How a Piggly Wiggly franchisee is keeping meat prices low
Piggly Wiggly Food For Less said it is now providing incentives to manufacturers who are “willing to invest in lower prices.”
Kenvue Misses Quarterly Estimates As Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
Kenvue narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as inflation, tariffs and currency-related costs squeezed margins.
Natural Grocers shows resilience in Q3 earnings
The specialty grocer’s loyalty program, ongoing affordable pricing strategy and new store openings kept the company in the black for both net and comparable-store sales.
ANALYSIS Burnham takes aim at subscription traps and ‘rip-offs’, but households need bigger relief
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to tackle the ongoing cost-of-living crisis with a series of measures, including making it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions, as part…
Grocers face crackdown on ‘fake’ discounts in Burnham cost-of-living push
Grocers could face tougher rules around promotions and “was” prices as Prime Minister Andy Burnham launches a crackdown on misleading discounts and subscription traps. The…
The Friday Checkout: Federal scrutiny of pricing practices ramps up
A Senate subcommittee hearing put companies on blast for “AI surveillance pricing,” highlighting how retailers risk losing consumer trust.
EXCLUSIVE: First UK use of grocery dynamic pricing found in London convenience chain All Good
The c-store group is increasing prices after midnight at its Cannon Street shop due to retail crime costs
Persil-Maker Henkel Raises Organic Growth Guidance For FY 2026
Henkel raised its full-year sales outlook after strong H1 organic growth, driven by positive pricing and volumes across both business units.