According to the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), retail sales rose 2.1% in April 2025, beating forecasts amid improving weather and slight upticks in consumer confidence. However, inflation ...

Ashwin Prasad, Tesco’s current Chief Commercial Officer, will step up to lead the UK operation. He is well respected, especially for his supply chain and digital credentials. But Tesco’s challenges ...

In a welcome shift for the UK’s high streets and shopping centres, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal a third consecutive month of growth in retail sales, sparking ...

A growing number of Spanish consumers are voicing frustration over what they describe as a recurring issue at DIA ...

Walmart, with a global workforce of over two million, remains a dominant force in retail. These latest changes suggest a deliberate pivot toward a more tech-driven future — one where automation, ...

Generation Z has grown up with a mobile phone in their hand, where “click and shop” is second nature. Their lifestyle and priorities are different from previous generations. They would often rather ...

Jim Taylor (JT): Georgina, you have extensive experience working with Carrefour and Auchan. From your perspective, how does the cybersecurity readiness of US supermarkets compare to that of European ...

In April 2025, Marks &; Spencer (M&;S), a leading UK retailer, suffered a significant cyberattack that disrupted operations and is projected to reduce annual operating profit by approximately £300 ...

Despite all the technology, value remains the cornerstone of trust and conversion. “If your prices aren’t right, the customer leaves. No app can fix that,” Beladi reminds us. But if price and ...

Supermarket systems hold vast volumes of personal and financial data, from shopping habits to card credentials. While some UK retailers have responded with tighter online security and more stringent ...

Supermarkets of the future will face an uphill battle to stay relevant—especially among Generation Z shoppers. According to a forward-looking consumer trends survey carried out by International ...