It is impossible to understand the UK grocery market right now without recognising the impact of two German players on the sector.
Two decades ago Aldi and Lidl were, relatively, fringe players in the UK compared to the ‘Big Four’ supermarkets which then dominated sales.
Primark recognises value in click & collect.
Long standing holdout to online shopping Primark is to expand its recently introduced online trial but it still shuns home delivery
WH Smith leads the retail pack into travel hubs.
WH Smith is enjoying significant growth within its stores located within travel hubs that are now powering its sales and profits.
Retail loyalty schemes are a hot topic right now.
Retailers are making the most of the chance to push their loyalty schemes as a way for consumers to save money.
Simple apps helping grocery retailers reduce food waste .
When Aldi rolled-out its partnership with food waste app Too Good To Go to all its 990 UK stores it was a move that highlighted how massive this environmental issue is for grocery retailers.
Luxury brands extend further into hospitality.
Luxury brand Dior has just begun accepting bookings for its two dedicated wellness carriages on the famous Royal Scotsman train.
Tesco champions the consumer in a bid to bring down prices.
The retail sector is facing a unique set of headwinds as the first quarter of the 21st century edges closer to its end.
Health & beauty in fine form.
Skincare giant L’Oréal,’s recent purchase of Aesop is the latest move within the health & beauty category within Europe that highlights the buoyancy and vigour of this part of the retail market.
London’s 00.thestore: discovering sustainability in bricks & mortar.
London’s 00.thestore celebrates Earth Month by bringing together a collection of innovative predominantly online-only sustainable brands.
Essential to expand beyond DTC.
Direct to consumer (DTC) retailers were all the rage during the pandemic but many have since fallen back to earth as sales have dropped.