From 1st of March 2018 the law restricting Sunday retail trade has come into force in Poland, with the first non-trading Sunday scheduled to be 11th March. Controversial discussions regarding the scope of application had moved the Ministry to publish a Q&A document, explaining the law’s Sebastian Rennack Senior Retail Analyst Opinion Trial and Error With policy-makers adamantly resolved to close every organised retail outlet on Sundays, we expect large-format operators to lose their one-stop shopping advantage at the weekends. In contrast, recent changes will push smaller format development and, eventually, boost online operations. … more
With policy-makers adamantly resolved to close every organised retail outlet on Sundays, we expect large-format operators to lose their one-stop shopping advantage at the weekends. In contrast, recent changes will push smaller format development and, eventually, boost online operations. … more
Rewe is trying to make grocery e-commerce palatable to its independent shopkeepers. Owners of Rewe supermarkets will be offered financial incentives for offering click & collect options in their stores or co-operation with the centralised home delivery service. Matthias Queck Research Director Opinion A Question of Independents Doesn't Rewe's idea mean the shopkeepers will have to do the work that the centralised operation is incapable of? Not necessarily. They don't have to participate - they are independents. But they will get good money for their co-operation. … more
Doesn't Rewe's idea mean the shopkeepers will have to do the work that the centralised operation is incapable of? Not necessarily. They don't have to participate - they are independents. But they will get good money for their co-operation. … more
Italian discounter MD has disclosed a growth target of EUR800mn over the next four years, to be driven by store network expansion and refurbishments. The retailer will kick this off by opening 40 new stores this year, its CEO Patrizio Podini told Italian magazine GDO Week. Daniel Johansson Retail Analyst Opinion Tough Target Despite Strong Performance There’s no reason to doubt MD will open 40 stores this year. Even so, LZ Retailytics forecasts that it will not be able to deliver on its targeted annual growth of EUR200mn for each of the next four years. This is in part due to the entry of Aldi and Leader Price into northern Italy. … more
There’s no reason to doubt MD will open 40 stores this year. Even so, LZ Retailytics forecasts that it will not be able to deliver on its targeted annual growth of EUR200mn for each of the next four years. This is in part due to the entry of Aldi and Leader Price into northern Italy. … more
Edeka is ready to start the joint enterprise it has formed with Budnikowsky to enter the drugstore market, Lebensmittel Zeitung has learned. However, both will expand and operate separately, despite their common banner name, Budni. Matthias Queck Research Director Opinion Go North, Go East! The leading drugstore players' concepts are too strong and too sophisticated to be attacked by a new player like Budni. However, in Berlin, the north and the northeast, there is an opportunity for another drugstore retailer to establish itself, assuming the role of absent Müller. … more
The leading drugstore players' concepts are too strong and too sophisticated to be attacked by a new player like Budni. However, in Berlin, the north and the northeast, there is an opportunity for another drugstore retailer to establish itself, assuming the role of absent Müller. … more
Hungarian retail cooperative CBA is continuing to sell off part of its store network to multinational operators. Lidl, Aldi and Auchan have all been among the ranks of bidders for retail outlets located in Budapest and the surrounding area. Sebastian Rennack Senior Retail Analyst Opinion Tilting at Windmills It seems that the tide has turned against the long-standing advocate of Hungarian small shop owners and regional cooperatives. Losing its footing in half of its former countries of operation, CBA is now focused on its home market, trying to stay ahead of other franchise competitors and advancing … more
It seems that the tide has turned against the long-standing advocate of Hungarian small shop owners and regional cooperatives. Losing its footing in half of its former countries of operation, CBA is now focused on its home market, trying to stay ahead of other franchise competitors and advancing … more
Tesco’s acquisition of the UK’s leading wholesaler Booker is set to become final on Monday, after shareholders of both companies voted in favour of the merger. The retailer aims to create the "UK's leading food business". Lisa Byfield-Green Senior Retail Analyst Opinion An Omnichannel Behemoth The acquisition of Booker is a bold move for Tesco, reflective of a resurgent retailer that has spent three tough years on restructuring. It solidifies its dominant market leading position in the UK but also strengthens its number 4 position in Europe. It also represents a big omnichannel shift. … more
The acquisition of Booker is a bold move for Tesco, reflective of a resurgent retailer that has spent three tough years on restructuring. It solidifies its dominant market leading position in the UK but also strengthens its number 4 position in Europe. It also represents a big omnichannel shift. … more
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Trial and Error
With policy-makers adamantly resolved to close every organised retail outlet on Sundays, we expect large-format operators to lose their one-stop shopping advantage at the weekends. In contrast, recent changes will push smaller format development and, eventually, boost online operations. … more