Retail

Starbucks Appoints Chipotle's Niccol As CEO In Surprise Move

Starbucks has named Chipotle Mexican Grill head Brian Niccol as its new CEO, poaching a successful fast-food executive known for reviving the burrito chain...

Ahold Delhaize USA Appoints Moira O’Toole As VP Of Pharmacy Services

Ahold Delhaize USA has announced the appointment of Moira O'Toole as the vice president of its pharmacy services division.

Norwegians Spent 12.9% More On Cross-Border Trade In H1 2024

Norwegian shoppers spent NOK 5.1 billion on trips across the border during the first six months of 2024, or 12.9% more compared to the same period last yea...

Most Global Firms Fall Short In Assessing Their Impact On Nature, Study Finds

A majority of global companies do not yet fully understand their impact on nature and how they depend on it, a new study by the World Benchmarking Alliance...

Tesco Has Gained Share Every Month For The Past Year, Says Kantar

Tesco has gained market share in the UK every month since August 2023, with the retailer now holding 27.6% of the British grocery market, new data from Kan...

Covirán Eyes Acquisition Of Some Auchan Stores In Portugal

Covirán is considering the potential acquisition of some Auchan stores in Portugal as the French retailer is forced to sell off some of its outlets...

GPA Narrows Losses In Second Quarter, Revenues Rise 2.5%

Brazilian retailer GPA reported a loss of 332 million reais (€55.2 million) in the second quarter of the year, a 21.9% improvement year-on-year, while...

VOG Consortium Optimistic Despite Projected Fall In EU Apple Volumes

Despite a projected decline in apple production across Europe due to climate change and shifting market demands, the VOG Consortium remains optimistic.