Retail

UK July Retail Sales Boosted By Discounts, Sporting Events: ONS

British retail sales recovered in July with department stores and sports equipment stores boosted by summer discounts and sporting events.

Walmart Boosts Outlook After Strong Second-Quarter Performance

US retailer Walmart raised its sales and profit forecasts for a second time this year, as Americans kept flocking to its stores for inexpensive essentials.

Discounter Aldi UK Axes Click-And-Collect Service

Aldi UK is to end its click-and-collect service that was introduced at the height of the pandemic, the company said.

Groceryshop To Highlight Generative AI In Grocery Retailing

Over the last 18 months, since the public launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, few technologies have received as much focus and hype as Generative AI.

ISM Middle East 2024: The Unmissable Sweets And Snacks Event Returns

ISM Middle East, the biggest showcase of sweets and snacks in the MENA region, will be bigger and bolder than ever.

Brewers Tap Growth Of Zero-Alcohol Beers In Middle East

Brewers including Carlsberg and Anheuser-Busch InBev say interest is growing in such booze-free brews across the Middle East and North Africa, presenting o...

Grupo Mateus' Second-Quarter Profits Increase by 18%

Brazil's third-largest retailer, Grupo Mateus, has announced an 18% year-on-year increase in net profit to 347.5 million reais (€57.7 million) for the...