Rising inflation and falling incomes put British households under pressure again
British households are once again facing a decline in their purchasing power, amid renewed inflationary pressures and an increasingly uncertain international environment, as highlighted by the latest update to Asda's Income Tracker. In March, average disposable income—that is, how much households have left over […]
A mix of network cuts and concept development, growing margins, and a focus on financial sustainability.
Casino closed the first quarter of 2026 with signs of improved profitability and a sales trend that, despite being impacted by the profound reorganization of the network, shows signs of stabilization on a like-for-like basis, confirming that the group's recovery plan is starting to have tangible effects, even in a context of still-uncertain consumption. […]
Cognac shows strong growth towards the end, but the year remains one of transition for Rémy Cointreau.
Rémy Cointreau closed the 2025-2026 financial year with substantially stable sales, confirming annual targets and showing a strong recovery in the second half of the year after a more challenging start. The group recorded revenues of €935,3 million, up 0,2% on an organic basis, while the reported figure shows a 5% decline, penalized by the exchange rate effect […]
Tesco brings Aldi Price Match to local stores and strengthens its price challenge
Tesco is expanding its price positioning strategy and announcing the extension of its Aldi Price Match program—the system by which the retailer aligns the prices of selected own-brand products with those charged by Aldi on equivalent items—to more than 2.000 Tesco Express local stores in the UK, marking […]
CRAI expands in Umbria and opens a second store in Terni with the Cardinali family.
CRAI continues its expansion in Central Italy and opens its second Umbrian store in Terni, confirming a strategy focused on proximity and collaboration with local entrepreneurs. The new store, opened at Via del Maglio 16, represents a further step in the brand's regional presence and strengthens its presence in […]
MediaWorld opens a new store in Cuneo with a Smart Bar, advanced services, and 12 new jobs.
MediaWorld is expanding its presence in Piedmont with a new opening in Cuneo, where the store opened yesterday inside the Gallerie del Territorio Shopping Center, at Via Guido Martino 8. The new store represents a further step in the brand's retail network development strategy, which now totals 18 stores in […]
New DM store in Rubano with new hires and local development
dm drogerie markt is continuing its expansion in Italy with a new store in Veneto, located inside the Le Brentelle Shopping Center on Via della Provvidenza in Sarmeola di Rubano, in the province of Padua. The opening is scheduled for May 7, 2026. The move is part of an already strategic area for […]
Despar Nord unifies contracts and strengthens welfare protections and bonuses
A single, nationwide company-wide supplementary agreement covering nearly 10.000 employees marks a turning point for Despar Nord, which strengthens its organizational model by focusing on welfare, inclusion, and reward systems. The agreement, signed with the sector's trade unions, will take effect on June 1, 2026 and supersedes previous regional agreements, introducing […]
Unilever is growing thanks to volumes and is accelerating its restructuring with the separation of its Foods business and a focus on home and personal care.
Unilever closed the first quarter with organic sales growth of 3,8%, driven primarily by volumes, which increased by 2,9%, while price contribution was limited to 0,9%, a sign of renewed demand in a still-uncertain environment. This result reflects widespread expansion across categories, with […]
Agri-food exports show positive signs despite cost pressures.
In March 2026, Italian foreign trade with non-EU countries continued to trend positive, with both exports and imports growing at a cyclical rate, but with significant implications for the agri-food sector as well, which primarily comprises non-durable consumer goods. Specifically, according to data released by Istat, exports […]