Retail

Russia's X5 Retail Group Highlights Worker Shortage As Key Challenge

Labour shortages will be a major challenge for Russia's largest food retailer X5 in the next decade, CEO Igor Shekhterman said.

ESM's Retail Recap: Asda, Ferrero, SPAR Netherlands, Heineken

Asda extends partnership with Too Good To Go, Ferrero North America opens new production facility in Illinois, SPAR Netherlands tests new deposit system, H...

Sugar Rush Leads World Food Prices To Jump In Sept

The United Nations' world food price index jumped in September, data released on Friday showed, posting its biggest gain in 18 months on the back of surgin...

Groupe Casino To Refocus On Convenience Stores, Completes Disposal Of Hypermarkets

Groupe Casino has sold its 51% stake controlling stake in 60 stores to Groupement les Mousquetaires, following agreements announced in May 2023.

Seven & i To Start Sale Of Majority Stake In Supermarkets By Year-End, Nikkei Says

Japan's Seven & i Holdings plans to seek buyers for a majority stake in its supermarket businesses, including its flagship Ito-Yokado.

M&S Decks The Foodhalls With Festive Recruitment Drive

It's that time of the year, when retailers get festive ready by bulking up staff numbers in anticipation of a busy shopping season.

Zouari Family Set To Take Full Ownership Of Picard Surgelés

French frozen food retailer Picard Surgelés is set to be completely acquired by the Zouari family, who currently hold a 49% stake in the business.

Retail CEOs Call On UK Government To Introduce Retail Rates Corrector: BRC

Retail CEOs in the UK have called on the government to introduce a Retail Rates Corrector as part of its commitment to reforming the business rates system.