Retail

Latest Retail sector features, company profiles, and executive interviews from across Europe and the Middle East.

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Annabella Group : Keeping Romania in Good Health 

Annabella Group takes pride in the provenance of products. We unpack the evolution of a Romanian food and drink giant with Marketing Director at Annabella, Alexandru Jitariu.

Amazon Fresh: Cashier-Less Convenience

Following the launch of the sixth London Amazon Fresh store, we take a look at the till-less shopping phenomenon.

Synsam Group : Sustainable Vision

A brick-and-mortar business dominating the Nordic’s optical retail sphere, Synsam Group are synonymous with constant innovation. We speak with Chief Innovation Officer Martin Daniels to discuss consumer-led improvements and forging a brand identity with sustainability at the fore.

Roadchef: Serving the UK’s commute

As one of Britain’s leading roadside service area operators, we speak with Mark Fox, CEO at Roadchef, to uncover how the company has responded to the reality of serving a nation in lockdown.

Te & Kaffi : Passionate about Coffee

In a country that is crazy about coffee, we chat with Gudmundur Halldorsson, CEO at Te & Kaffi, to examine what drives his organisation forward.

Profi : Diversify and Thrive 

Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, Romanian retailer Profi continues to diversify and grow its business to the benefit of consumers.

Capgemini : Four Steps to an Impactful Sustainability Programme for Retailers

Capgemini’s Tim Bridges outlines how retail organisations can achieve impactful and positive change through sustainability strategies.

Kronan : Putting the Green in Grocers

Iceland’s leading discount supermarket, Kronan, has established itself as an exemplary industry figurehead, stocking its shelves with progressive products and grocery goodness.

Black Friday : Six Challenges Facing Online Retailers

Five or so years since it first crossed the Atlantic, the Black Friday fortnight - and the run-up to Christmas - continues to hold challenges for ecommerce businesses.

London Olympics : Let the Games Continue

The London Olympics in 2012 were a huge success for the country. British athletes took home armfuls of medals, royal honours were handed out left and right and, for a short while, the whole country was filled with a sense of optimism

THE Group : The Customer Comes First

The unwavering drive of THE Group for continuous improvement and portfolio expansion has resulted in offering the widest range of products in Jordan across its numerous stores, all emanating from a ‘customer comes first’ mentality.

Retail Pro International Warns Against Digital ‘White Elephants’

Retail Pro International is warning retailers undertaking digital transformations that they may be left with white elephants if they fail to integrate with the existing ecosystem