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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Shopping at "Maxima" will be cheaper for Easter without waiting for sales: regular prices of products up to 25% lower

Lithuanian supermarket chain "Maxima" has reduced the prices of over 9,000 food products by up to 25% ahead of Easter, implementing a new long-term pricing strategy to help customers save money and time while shopping for festive meals.

Mar 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"We are no longer closed to the idea of selling online": increasingly pressured, Primark ready for its revolution

Primark's shift towards potentially embracing online sales signifies a response to intense competition from both Chinese platforms and traditional retailers, marking a significant change in its business strategy.

Mar 18 • 11:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Popular supermarket set to open 6 new stores in 2026 — full list

Whole Foods Market plans to open six new branches in London by June 2026 as part of its expansion strategy in the UK.

Mar 16 • 12:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Massive beauty retailer to open more stores across the UK

Sephora is set to expand its UK presence by opening new stores in Edinburgh and Glasgow in summer 2026 as part of a broader strategy to establish 20 locations nationwide.

Mar 16 • 10:54 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

What is Mo, the "Portuguese Primark" that is setting up in Intermarché?

Intermarché is testing the installation of low-cost clothing corners from the Portuguese brand Mo in several hypermarkets to offer cheaper fashion options as part of its strategy.

Mar 13 • 14:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Have you ever wondered why there are no clocks in shopping malls?

Shopping malls often lack clocks as a psychological strategy to alter perceptions of time and encourage longer shopping durations.

Mar 12 • 13:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Casas Bahia's losses triple and CEO speaks of selling less to keep defaults under control

Casas Bahia's CEO announced a strategy to reduce sales in order to manage defaults, as the company faces significant losses and economic challenges.

Mar 12 • 11:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Fewer stores, but bigger: Zara closes a third of its locations in five years and surpasses 28 billion in sales

Zara has closed a third of its stores in the past five years but has surpassed 28 billion euros in sales as part of a strategy to optimize store locations.

Mar 12 • 01:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government counts on Orlen. The company reduces the diesel margin to almost zero

The Polish government is relying on Orlen's decision to reduce diesel fuel margins as part of a strategy to mitigate the impact of high oil prices exacerbated by the Middle East conflict on retail prices.

Mar 10 • 18:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

John Lewis to give update as staff hope for first annual bonus since 2022

Employees at the John Lewis Partnership await news on a potential annual bonus, the first since 2022, as the company prepares to update on its transformation strategy.

Mar 8 • 15:56 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Polish clothing brand 'Tatuum' to open stores in Riga this year

The Polish clothing brand 'Tatuum' plans to open two stores in Riga as part of its broader development strategy.

Mar 8 • 15:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Greggs wants to roll out vending machines across the UK

Greggs is planning to introduce vending machines for their products across the UK as part of a strategy to enhance retail options for customers.

Mar 5 • 09:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Senukai" Introduces New Pricing Strategy

Senukai, a major retail group in the Baltic States, has announced a new pricing strategy focusing on consistent pricing to enhance customer experience and adapt to changing consumer behavior.

Mar 3 • 08:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Maxima" Reduced the Regular Prices of 9 Thousand Food Products by Up to 25%

Lithuanian retailer Maxima has reduced the regular prices of over 9,000 food products by up to 25% as part of its commitment to low pricing for customers.

Mar 3 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

News from the Bond Market: How Corporate Bonds Are Becoming a Topic for Private Investors

The article discusses the increasing accessibility of corporate bonds for private investors in light of the EU's upcoming retail investor strategy.

Mar 1 • 10:50 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The mission to rescue Gap

The article discusses the challenges faced by Gap Inc. as it approaches a critical juncture in its business strategy amidst changing economic conditions.

Feb 27 • 14:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

B&M opening four new stores over next month - see list of locations

B&M is set to open four new stores across the UK in the coming month as part of its turnaround strategy.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 06:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After Carnival, markets in São José dos Campos anticipate Easter egg sales

Supermarkets in São José dos Campos are displaying Easter chocolate eggs immediately after Carnival, marking a shift in retail strategy to start holiday sales earlier.

Feb 22 • 00:56 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

In light of rising labor costs, Grupo Chedraui bets on AI

Grupo Chedraui is enhancing its operational efficiency strategy by integrating artificial intelligence to address increasing labor costs and demands associated with minimum wage increases in Mexico.

Feb 18 • 07:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Carrefour 2030 is decidedly focused on growth": Alexandre Bompard's plan to gain market share and increase margins

Alexandre Bompard, CEO of Carrefour, outlines his strategic plan for the company aiming for growth and improved profit margins, marking significant changes from previous strategies.

Feb 18 • 06:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Not a promotion, but a new price: Lidl has already reduced prices on more than 200 products

Lidl is permanently reducing prices on over 200 products as part of a strategy to provide daily savings for consumers.

Feb 17 • 15:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Argos launching new way to shop to rival Amazon, eBay and Etsy

Argos is set to introduce a new online marketplace within the next year as part of its transformation strategy to compete with major retailers like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy.

Feb 12 • 12:23 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Carrefour sells its subsidiary in Romania for 823 million euros

Carrefour has sold its Romanian subsidiary to Paval Holding for 823 million euros as part of a strategy to focus on its core markets in France, Spain, and Brazil.

Feb 12 • 06:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Huge shoe chain announces closure of ‘legendary’ shopping centre store after 10 years

A shoe retailer, Schuh, has closed its store at The Broadway Shopping Centre in Bradford as part of a strategy to focus on more successful locations.

Feb 10 • 10:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

AB Vasilopoulos: The franchising strategy that brings opportunities and development

AB Vasilopoulos has been recognized as a Top Employer in Greece for 2026, focusing on a franchising strategy that adapts to the demand for smaller, flexible neighborhood stores in a tourism-driven market.

Feb 6 • 13:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Proximity and Price, the New Retail Battle

Mexican consumers are shifting their shopping habits, focusing on basic products, seeking promotions, and reducing supermarket visits, which is driving a move towards proximity formats and low prices, prompting Grupo Comercial Chedraui to adjust its strategy in response to competition beyond traditional stores.

Feb 5 • 14:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why Fresh Market Closed in the DOT: Everything We Know About the Supermarket's Departure

The Fresh Market branch in Buenos Aires, part of the Grupo Libertad chain, has ceased operations at the DOT shopping center, marking the end of its premium commercial strategy in the city.

Feb 4 • 20:47 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Zara closes the first store in its history in downtown La Coruña

Zara has closed its first-ever store in La Coruña after nearly 51 years due to its misalignment with the current commercial strategy of Inditex.

Jan 15 • 19:10 UTC

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