Kroger-Albertsons merger hit by fresh setback
The proposed $25bn merger between US-based grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons has encountered another significant hurdle. A Colorado court has…
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Luke Martin
Luke joined GlobalData as a Trainee Reporter in April 2023, having graduated from the University of Manchester with a BA (Hons) degree in History. Initially, Luke wrote for Just Auto, covering the automotive industry, but now writes for Packaging Gateway, Retail Insight Network and Hotel Management Network.
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Shoplifting in England and Wales hits record high amid rising crime concerns
Shoplifting in England and Wales has surged to a record high, with 443,995 offences recorded by the police in the…
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Walmart report charts the course for adaptive retail
US-based retail giant Walmart has released its first-ever ‘State of Adaptive Retail’ report, outlining a significant shift in the shopping…
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Toy giant Mattel faces takeover bid
Mattel, the iconic toymaker behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, has received an acquisition offer from private equity company L Catterton,…
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Lidl pours £1.5bn into sustainable British beef production
Supermarket chain Lidl GB has announced a £1.5bn ($1.94bn) investment in British beef production over the next five years. This…
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LVMH-backed investor buys stake in luxury outlet owner
In a significant shakeup of the European retail landscape, L Catterton, a private equity company backed by luxury giant Moet…
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John Lewis trials in-store repair service
UK high-end department store chain John Lewis is launching a 16-week trial offering in-store repair and cleaning services for clothing,…
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Sainsbury’s and Comic Relief partner to combat child food poverty
UK-based supermarket Sainsbury's and Comic Relief have announced a major partnership aimed at tackling child food poverty in the country,…
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Macy’s ends buyout talks, doubles down on turnaround plan
US department store giant Macy’s has terminated discussions with an investor group comprising Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital regarding a…
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Holograms: The new face of retail with HYPERVSN’s Kiryl Chykeyuk
The retail industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the relentless pursuit of innovative and engaging customer experiences. At…