For years, retail’s winning formula has been all about speed, convenience and the removal of friction. Make it faster. Make it cheaper. Take the friction out. It worked, and it …
For decades, the paper price tag has been a familiar fixture of the grocery shopping experience. Shoppers have relied on them to check prices, and store staff have spent countless …
Promising pilots and dazzling trade show demonstrations have long characterised the retail robotics industry. In June 2026, that dynamic has fundamentally shifted. Across Europe and Asia, robots are moving out …
A new chapter in international retail exploration has begun, as the Global Retail Alliance has commenced its latest Innovation Tour in China. The initiative, which started on June 15, 2026, …
The Global Retail Alliance has concluded its Innovation Tour in California, bringing together retail sector participants on an immersive journey through innovative retail formats, new ideas, and concrete visions for …
The Global Retail Alliance has returned from Düsseldorf, one of the most structured and competitive grocery markets in Europe. An Innovation Tour kicked off in the German city, providing an …
Global Retail Alliance has concluded its latest Innovation Tour in New York, marking the end of a two-week immersive journey designed to uncover emerging trends in the international grocery sector. …
The tour brought together participants from across the retail sector, including industry executives, strategists and operations leads, on an immersive journey to discover the most cutting-edge stores, emerging formats and …
One of the most significant developments in retail this month is the decision by Associated British Foods to separate its fashion business, Primark, from the rest of the group. The …
The global retail landscape has reached a definitive crossroads. While the surface-level rivalry between Amazon and Walmart remains a battle for market share, their underlying financial strategies have diverged into …
Reid Evans has taken on the role of Head of Data and AI at EG America, which owns and operates 1,500+ convenience stores and fuel retailers in the United States. …
The Vancouver-based activewear giant is opening a new store in Milan on July 19, marking its official entry into the Italian market Lululemon is set to open its first store …