New research shows Italian consumers increasingly choosing a mix of value-led discounters, specialist retailers and neighbourhood stores — reflecting a clear shift toward purposeful, everyday…15.01.2026
As the industry looks ahead to NRF 2026, attention is shifting from hype to clarity — with retailers asking sharper questions about how technology actually delivers value. The questions shaping the…14.01.2026
A new survey shows Gen Z consumers continue to shop actively in January and February, challenging the idea of a sharp post-holiday slowdown. What this reveals about Gen Z behaviour:…14.01.2026
The Serbian government is seeking to encourage international retail players to enter the market, aiming to boost competition and ease pressure on consumer prices. What this signals for the retail…12.01.2026
Germany’s Rossmann Group reported solid full-year performance, underlining the continued resilience of health, beauty and everyday essentials retail. What this performance reflects: Consistency…12.01.2026
DIA has opened more than 90 new stores in Spain in 2025, strengthening its proximity model and continuing to gain market share. What this tells us about the region: Proximity wins:…08.01.2026
A new survey shows that consumers increasingly judge brands not just on product and price but on how reliably and transparently deliveries are executed. What’s shaping consumer expectations:…08.01.2026
With SPAR strengthening its leadership teams in both the Netherlands and Slovenia, this isn’t just a people update. It’s a strategic statement about where value is created in modern retail. Why this…07.01.2026
As we step into the year ahead, we’d like to thank our members, clients, and partners for your continued trust, collaboration, and commitment to our industry. The past year highlighted both change…05.01.2026
As returns season kicks in and teams reset after the holidays, three trends are already crystallising as non-negotiables for retailers next year: - Agentic AI everywhere 2025 was the breakout year.…05.01.2026
According to ESM Magazine, Conad has reported 4.4% revenue growth in 2025, outperforming the wider Italian grocery market and reinforcing its position as one of the country’s most resilient…30.12.2025
Every year, Google’s Year in Search offers more than trending keywords. It’s a window into what really mattered to people. And the 2025 edition is especially revealing. As highlighted by Marketing…29.12.2025
