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General20 August, 2025
What Gen Z and young millennials expect from e-commerce
The future of e-commerce is in the hands of Gen Z and young millennials (ages 18-35). By 2030, Gen Z is estimated to account for nearly 20% of global consumer spending. Yet their dissatisfaction with delivery threatens to undermine growth.
Food20 August, 2025
Dia rules out acquisition of Carrefour Argentina
Spanish supermarket chain Dia is dismissing rumors of a possible takeover of Carrefour’s Argentine operations. According to CEO Martín Tolcachir, its focus is on restoring its own operations.
Fashion20 August, 2025
[In the Picture] Streetwear brand Adererror opens ode to nature in Tokyo
Korean streetwear label Adererror has opened the doors of an imposing flagship store in Tokyo. Filled with giant snails, seeds and flowers, the store design aims to be an ode to nature.
General20 August, 2025
Pinterest becomes (temporarily) a secondhand shop
Pinterest is going secondhand with Thrift Shop, a temporary shopping experience where users can buy secondhand and vintage items directly. The digital pop-up, from Aug. 20 to Sept. 26, shows how the platform is increasingly explicitly breaking down the boundaries between inspiration and shopping.
Fashion20 August, 2025
Claire’s finds buyer for North American stores
Bankrupt fashion accessories chain Claire’s is selling the brand rights and much of its North American business to an investment fund that plans to maintain a significant retail footprint in the region.
General20 August, 2025
[Interview] Why Action doesn’t have shelf plans
With a surprising unboxing every day, the life of a manager at Action is anything but boring. The discounter wants to dispel more preconceptions: “You see all types of cars in our car parks.”
Fashion19 August, 2025
Shein considers HQ return to China to enable IPO
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein is exploring whether a return of its headquarters to China could put its IPO back on track. As attempts to join the stock exchange in London or New York have stranded, the company is returning home with its tail between its legs.
Food19 August, 2025
Interest in bankrupt potato processor CêlaVíta
There is hope for a restart for CêlaVíta, the bankrupt potato company that had to lay down its books last week. Several interested parties have already come forward for a possible takeover.
Leisure19 August, 2025
Labubu success triples Pop Mart sales
Chinese retailer Pop Mart has seen its sales triple and profit quintuple, as its Labubu dolls enjoy worldwide popularity. The company already realises 40 % of its total sales abroad.
Food19 August, 2025
Approved health claim for green kiwi is European first
Green kiwi is the first fresh fruit to receive the European Commission’s approval for a health claim. Kiwi marketer Zespri speaks of a “milestone”.
Food19 August, 2025
British supermarket chain rewards customers who report shoplifter
Iceland, the British chain of frozen supermarkets, is reimbursing customers who report a shoplifter with a £1 reward. It is yet another initiative to curb the growing scourge of shoplifting.
Food19 August, 2025
French owner tightens grip on Intermarché Belgium
Laurent Boutbien will become Intermarché Belgium’s new chairman of the board of directors on 1 September. The Frenchman’s main task will be to improve the retailer’s profitability.