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Why are supermarkets jumping on the member prices bandwagon?

Retail Gazette

If you shop in a mainstream supermarket, chances are you’ll be familiar with member prices. Retail Gazette looks at why so many supermarkets have adopted this approach, whether it’s proving successful, and how loyalty programmes can stand out when so many retailers are offering member prices.

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Best of 2023: Is private equity ownership slowly killing retail?

Retail Gazette

The tale of Britain’s two private equity-owned supermarket buyouts took a new turn when Asda owners the Issa brothers unveiled a £2.3bn merger between the supermarket chain and the UK and Ireland operations of their other business, petrol station giant EG Group earlier this year. Debt piling: A burden or helping hand?

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Are Deskless Retail Workers in a Tech Drought?

Retail TouchPoints

Digitization has overhauled much of the business world, and in departments like finance or marketing you’d find most employees are hooked on apps that serve up-to-date information on the status of their programs and connect them with others on their team for real-time collaboration.

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Who could replace Sharon White as the next John Lewis Partnership chair?

Retail Gazette

Potts joined the supermarket in 2015 after almost four decades at Tesco, where he started on the shop floor aged 16 and rose through the ranks to run its Asian operations. Mark Price With John Lewis in peril, could we see Lord Mark Price return to the Partnership? Sound familiar?

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Consumer card spending grew just 3.1 percent in January as Brits opted for nights in and home-cooked meals

A1 Retail

However, pointing to improving optimism, consumers’ confidence in both their household finances and ability to spend within their means reached its highest point in over two years. Growth in supermarket spending increased to 5.2 percent), as UK consumers returned to their regular routines after the Christmas break.

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How Acoustic Solutions Can Enhance In-Person Shopping Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Studies have shown that unpleasant sounds or “noise clutter” in retail stores and supermarkets can reduce sales by nearly 30%. In-store staff are the public face of the retail company with varying duties and responsibilities like interacting with customers, handling finances and carrying out stock control. manufacturers.

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Consumer spending grew 3.5 per cent in October, yet festive season set to be impacted as Brits plan to reduce Christmas purchases

A1 Retail

per cent rise in consumer price inflation – as the cost-of-living crunch continues to put pressure on Brits’ personal finances. Supermarket shopping grew 4.6 Consumer card spending grew 3.5 per cent year-on-year in October – higher than in September (1.8 per cent) but well below the 8.8 per cent – 1.8 per cent) than in September (-4.1