Action and Pepco nibble at Lidl and Biedronka. Unusual popularity in Poland
Discount non-food chains like Action and Pepco are increasingly popular in Poland, posing challenges for traditional hypermarkets.
Crowds at industrial discount stores. They attract customers with prices and diverse offerings
Discount non-food retail chains in Poland are increasingly drawing customers due to competitive pricing and varied product range, posing challenges for hypermarkets.
Expiration of Points as a Business: Chains Count on You Not Spending Them
The article discusses how retail chains in Czechia benefit from customers not being able to redeem their loyalty points before they expire.
Half-Year Results: Rimi is the Second Cheapest Retail Chain in Six Months
Research shows that Rimi has solidified its position as one of the cheapest grocery chains in Lithuania over the past six months.
Shopping Carts with Fog Lamps are the Invention of the Century
A recent article discusses how Czech retail chains have complicated marketing language, leading to consumer confusion over actual savings and promotions.
Retail Chains Must Act Fairly with Food Prices, Says Head of Agricultural Committee Oborná
The head of the Agricultural Committee in Czechia emphasizes the need for retail chains to ensure fairness in food pricing.
Shoplifting is Increasing in Stores. Chains are Responding by Deploying Artificial Intelligence
Retail chains in Czechia are facing an increase in shoplifting incidents and are turning to artificial intelligence for solutions.
An employee saw from a front-row seat as Asko and Sotka went down the path of destruction
A dramatic collapse of the Asko and Sotka retail chains has left employees and experts discussing the reasons behind the downfall.
Postimees Shopping Cart: The Longtime Leader of the Cheapest Shopping Cart Has Been Overthrown
A recent price comparison by Postimees reveals significant shifts in the ranking of retail stores due to competition among grocery chains.
Marketing fog on the shelves: Chains offer 'super prices' instead of clear discounts
Czech retail chains are employing complex marketing strategies that emphasize 'super prices' without providing transparent discounts to consumers.
Nothing changes: "Lidl" grocery basket in February is again the cheapest
A recent study revealed that Lidl offers the cheapest grocery basket among the five largest retail chains in Lithuania for February.
Thousands of Ask and Sotka customers have not received their orders - now guidance has arrived
Thousands of customers of the bankrupt Ask and Sotka chains have paid for orders that they have not received, as announced by their parent company Indoor Group.
Professor: Furniture chains must compete on more than just price – this is where Asko and Sotka stumbled
A marketing professor suggests that traditional Finnish furniture chains, such as Asko and Sotka, need to differentiate themselves beyond pricing as they struggle competitively.
Legendary furniture stores are disappearing from the arena
The iconic Estonian furniture chains Asko and Sotka are going bankrupt after numerous unsuccessful attempts to find sustainable solutions.
B-SÃ does not seek to compete with low-price chains and for now there are no plans to open new stores
Retail in Ecuador is rapidly changing, with new player B-SÃ entering the market but explicitly stating it won't compete with low-price chains.
Holiday promotions had their effect. Prices in stores even dropped
The article discusses the main reasons for the slowdown in price increases in December, highlights which products saw the largest price hikes during the holidays, identifies retail chains that experienced deflation in their offerings, and presents expert forecasts on inflation for the upcoming months.
"Germany Basket" - SPD demands affordable staple food offerings from retailers
The SPD is calling for retail chains to offer staple food items more affordably under a proposed 'Germany Basket' concept amid rising food prices.
DIY chains enjoy bumper year as UK property market slows
UK DIY retailers are thriving as consumers shift to home improvement projects due to a sluggish property market and rising renovation costs.