Circle K revamps retail media network
Circle K revamps retail media network to offer enhanced audience targeting and measurement tools for advertisers at its convenience stores.
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UK retail competition limits price rises despite costs
UK retail competition limits price rises despite soaring business costs, effectively keeping shop price inflation contained for consumers.
Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides2
Shops urge caution over disposable BBQs
UK retailers adopt new disposable BBQ safety guidelines to reduce wildfire risks amid dry conditions and rising fire hazards.
Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights3
Tips for Buying a Lightsaber
Buying a lightsaber can be an exciting yet intricate endeavor, akin to finding a unique piece of art that aligns…
Marie Wagner • Flash Picks4
New Jersey outlaws surge pricing
New Jersey becomes the first state to ban surge pricing using consumer data, protecting shoppers from unfair price hikes based…
Marie Wagner • Product Launches5
Indonesia delays e-commerce tax plan
Indonesia delays e-commerce tax plan to maintain public purchasing power with a 0.5% income tax collection scheme.
Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts
Brand Spotlights Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 22, 2026 • 2 min read
Circle K revamps retail media network
Circle K revamps retail media network to offer enhanced audience targeting and measurement tools for advertisers at its convenience stores.
Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 22, 2026 • 2 min read
Trend Alerts Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • August 22, 2026 • 2 min read
Top Public C‑Store CEOs’ Earnings Reveal Three Figures
In fiscal 2025 the three highest‑paid CEOs of publicly traded convenience‑store operators all saw larger compensation than the year before,…
Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • August 22, 2026 • 2 min read
Brand Spotlights Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 21, 2026 • 2 min read
Wawa grows electric vehicle charging stations
Wawa expands its electric vehicle charging network with new stations across Pennsylvania, offering faster and branded EV charging solutions.
Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 21, 2026 • 2 min read
Buyer Guides Monika Kruger • Buyer Guides • August 20, 2026 • 2 min read
Cumberland Farms opens first namesake store in Europe
Cumberland Farms opens its first namesake store in Europe near Berlin, expanding its convenience footprint and launching the Maxi Fresh…
Monika Kruger • Buyer Guides • August 20, 2026 • 2 min read
Brand Spotlights Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 19, 2026 • 3 min read
UK food prices defy 2026 surge predictions
UK food prices defy 2026 surge predictions, falling to 1.7% inflation—below forecasts and marking the lowest rate since August 2024.
Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 19, 2026 • 3 min read
Flash Picks Marie Wagner • Flash Picks • August 18, 2026 • 2 min read
Supermarkets trial face scans to cut theft
Supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths trial face scans to reduce theft and protect staff amid rising retail crime.
Marie Wagner • Flash Picks • August 18, 2026 • 2 min read
Brand Spotlights Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 17, 2026 • 2 min read
Frasers Group buys Harvey Nichols
Frasers Group buys Harvey Nichols for £40 million, expanding its luxury retail portfolio with six UK stores and 1,000+ employees.
Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 17, 2026 • 2 min read
Trend Alerts Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • August 16, 2026 • 3 min read
UK retailers warn jobs at risk over zero-hours costs
UK retailers warn proposed zero-hours contract reforms could risk jobs due to £2.9bn annual costs, threatening employment growth.
Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • August 16, 2026 • 3 min read
Flash Picks Monika Kruger • Flash Picks • August 15, 2026 • 3 min read
C&S Buys Majority Stake in Winn Dixie
C&S Wholesale Grocers acquires majority stake in Winn Dixie supermarket chain, expected to finalize in 2027 with Anthony Hucker as…
Monika Kruger • Flash Picks • August 15, 2026 • 3 min read
Product Launches Marie Wagner • Product Launches • August 14, 2026 • 2 min read
JD.com swings back to profit as sales dip
JD.com returns to profit in Q2 2026 despite a 2.9% sales dip, driven by stronger retail margins and cost controls.
Marie Wagner • Product Launches • August 14, 2026 • 2 min read