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Retail news in Europe

An overview of news, trends and research in the Retail industry in Europe:

German sustainability-minded consumers look to second-hand and organic products Renting instead of buying, second-hand instead of brand new, local food instead of flown-in from halfway around the world: Germans are opting for sustainable lifestyle choices in a variety of differe
29 April 2025
EU retailers offering Buy Now Pay Later must comply with new CCD2 rules The second Consumer Credit Directive (CCD2) is set to come into effect next year, introducing stricter rules on lending rates and costs.
23 April 2025
Many consumers turn to private label products amidst rising grocery prices A survey from Simon-Kucher of 8,000 consumers across seven major markets indicates a growing preference for private label products, driven by heightened price sensitivity and evolving consumer priori
14 March 2025
Four developments driving a more sustainable retail industry in 2025 Over the past years, sustainability and circularity have grown into one of the top strategic goals for retailers.
10 March 2025
Navigating the Margin Growth Paradox: Balancing profit and planet As an economic crunch meets the need for green transformation, commercial directors and pricing leaders are facing a crucial dilemma: How can companies optimize pricing while sticking to sustainabili
04 March 2025
Five ways sustainability creates value for consumers and brands Sustainability is reshaping how consumers purchase products and look at their brands.
31 January 2025
Groenewout helps My Jewellery with end-to-end launch of new distribution center Dutch fashion and jewelry brand My Jewellery has grown strongly in recent years, and to meet that demand the company opened a new, 10,000 m2 distribution center in Den Bosch in 2023.
24 December 2024
Online retailers must ensure IT systems can handle peak season With Black Friday, Sinterklaas and Christmas on the horizon, retailers must make sure their systems can stand up to the demand of the busiest season for online shopping.
27 November 2024
Simon-Kucher book helps business leaders win over the sustainable consumer Simon-Kucher has released a new book, providing executives with guidance on how they can align their business to the new-age demands of sustainably-minded consumers.
26 November 2024
OC&C Strategy Consultants advises Zabka on IPO – Poland’s largest listing in years Polish convenience store chain Zabka has made a successful debut on the Warsaw Stock Exchange last month, marking one of the largest IPO’s in the country.
02 November 2024
Nine areas to consider for improving margins in the retail sector The retail industry faces significant challenges that are putting pressure on margins. As a result, many retailers are launching programs to improve their margins.
14 October 2024
Communicating sustainability to customers: Meet the NL and BE leaders How effective are Dutch and Belgian companies in communicating their sustainability initiatives to customers? That is exactly the question Sia Partners set out to answer in its latest benchmark study
30 September 2024
AI can transform pricing strategy for promotions and markdowns In the retail industry, artificial intelligence (AI) can play a major role in helping retailers understand optimal pricing strategies, according to analysis from Metyis experts Arshiya Nagi, Arpit Gu
07 August 2024
European ecommerce sector shows strong growth, says FTI Consulting The ecommerce sector in Europe grew by 8% in 2023 and is projected to eclipse the €1 trillion barrier this year.
30 July 2024
The CSRD a burden for retailers? Three key benefits The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is touted to mark the start of a major ESG shift across industries.
08 May 2024
IG&H adds RELEX supply chain solutions to its retail offering IG&H has agreed a partnership with RELEX, a global provider of supply chain platforms and solutions.
25 April 2024
Shopify names Cognizant global implementation partner Shopify, Google Cloud en Cognizant hebben een strategische alliantie gesloten met als doel retailers te helpen bij het verbeteren van hun commerciële operaties.
09 April 2024
Europe’s booming second-hand market to reach €86 billion by 2028 The European second-hand market is now worth over €32 billion worldwide and is projected to reach €86 billion by 2028.
05 April 2024
Navigating friendly fraud a top priority for retailers Friendly fraud is growing into one of the largest problems for retailers selling through the online channel.
07 March 2024
Reusable transport packaging can green fashion supply chains Clothing manufacturers and retailers can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of their supply chains if they embrace reusable transport packaging solutions.
04 January 2024
Henkel sets out to help consumers make more sustainable choices The Consumer Brands business of Henkel wants to empower its consumers to make more sustainable choices.
11 December 2023
Valcon assists retailer in generating climate footprint reports With the aim to prepare for the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, a large internationally operating retailer asked Valcon to help with the development of fully-compliant climate
08 December 2023
Online fashion retailer Perfectly Basics expands logistics capacity Following rapid growth, online fashion retailer Perfectly Basics was at risk of becoming the victim of its own success having outgrown its capacity.
08 December 2023
Clothing industry can cut emissions by 3% by reducing overproduction The apparel sector is plagued by extensive overproduction, with annual rates ranging from 10% to 40%.
26 September 2023
Colgate-Palmolive's digital transformation journey with SparkOptimus Over the past several years, Colgate-Palmolive has executed a major digital transformation in its European business.
21 September 2023
Global luxury goods industry could grow by 12% this year The luxury goods market – think watches, jewelry, and high fashion brands – is growing at a remarkable rate, with the global market expected to reach up to €570 billion by 2030, which is double its w
18 August 2023
PlayMobil taps McKinsey to help turnaround the business The famous German toy maker PlayMobil is not playing games after a streak of tough circumstances resulted in revenue loss. McKinsey & Company has been engaged to help the company change course.
04 August 2023
How HEMA’s internal audit team adds value to the business For nearly a century, HEMA’s mission has been to ‘make everyday life better in a more beautiful world’.
31 July 2023
Metyis and Hugo Boss open joint venture digital campus in Portugal Metyis and Hugo Boss have formally inaugurated their joint venture digital campus in Portugal.
13 June 2023
Bain helps Carrefour bring OpenAI’s ChatGPT to its shoppers Carrefour is rolling out three cutting-edge tech solutions based on ChatGPT technology.
13 June 2023
Companies that offer top ESG value see 5x higher revenue growth Sustainability sells: Brands that embrace purpose and sustainability can capture more consumer interest and drive growth.
05 June 2023
Healthcare services in retail spaces a possible solution for Europe With the pool of patients continuing to grow, European healthcare services will likely soon be faced with difficulties in keeping up with the demand for medical interventions.
14 May 2023

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