IKEA: price pressure is changing what consumers expect from their homes
Affordability is playing an increasingly important role in how consumers furnish their homes. Still, many people continue to invest in smaller improvements, especially when it…
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Auction of Very Group halted as bidders fail to hit £2bn asking price
The sale of multi-brand online retailer Very Group is close to being scrapped, according to reports. Sky News has learnt that a sale process is unlikely to proceed after potential…
Pardon the Disruption: Is grocery’s loyalty boom swaying price-sensitive shoppers?
Retailers across the industry have made significant changes to their loyalty programs. But there’s more work to be done to connect with value-seeking consumers.
Major US retailers face beef prices probe
The US Department of Justice has expanded its anti-trust investigation into beef prices to include eight large retailers, among them Walmart and Costco. The post Major US…
N Brown Group appoints Richard Price as independent non-exec director
Price brings more than three decades of experience across the UK retail sector, spanning fashion, clothing and home
Ollie’s Bargain Outlets will plow $15M into lower prices
The retailer aims to protect its low-price leadership, as Q2 comps fell in a highly competitive environment and tough consumer backdrop.
Jumbo’s flyer promotion highlights price differences: lasagna is 30% cheaper in Belgium
In the Netherlands and Belgium, Jumbo is launching a very similar promotion this week: 1,000 products with a "buy one, get one free" offer. Part of the product lineup in both…
Frasers Group to contest ‘out of touch’ ASA ruling
Retailer hits back at advertising watchdog after regulator banned Puma baselayer top ad for misleading reference pricing claims
Czech Farmers Cut Herds As Drought Triggers Feed Crop Shortage
Czech farmers face lower grain yields and feed shortages after a summer drought, driving up prices and forcing herd cuts.
Two letters, one message: Frasers Group ramps up pressure on regulators and government
Frasers Group has struck out against the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)’s guidance on RRPs (Recommended Retail Prices). The post Two letters, one message: Frasers Group…
IKEA UK invests £54 million in lowering the prices of 435 iconic products
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Abu Bakr Supermarket launches new kids meal range with prices starting from just £1.50 as families prepare for the new school term
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