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It didn’t all change in March 2020. Not really. The UK high street has been in the throes of a gradual revolution for decades. From the rise of ecommerce, to the birth of mobile, social commerce, and a growing emphasis on experience, change has been underway for a while. In fact for many, the pandemic has acted as a wake-up call. Digital transformation was no longer a ‘nice to have’ but a matter of survival. Necessity sparked innovation and customers are enjoying more flexibility and conveni ...
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From AI-powered supermarket lanes to shifting consumer habits, Alexandra Boisson & The Retail Podcast team unpack Europe’s retail trends.
In this Five Things Friday – EU Edition, Alexandra Boisson and Alex from The Retail Podcast dive into the latest shifts in the European retail market.
We cover:
Colruyt’s Easy Checkout: AI-powered cameras speeding up lanes by 70% (via RTL.be).
French Summer Sales Decline: Only 39% of shoppers participated vs. 43% last year, with fewer purchases and smaller spends (via Actu-Retail).
Birkenstock: Profit beats expectations despite trade tensions (via Reuters).
Douglas Beauty: Strong sales in Germany and CEE offset French softness (Douglas).
Carlsberg: Modest growth, cautious outlook for the second half (Carlsberg Group).
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