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🗃️ What’s Shaping the Shelves?

German startup 7Learnings has secured €10 million to bring its AI-driven pricing and promotions platform to U.S. retailers. The tool helps merchants forecast sales and automate pricing decisions, aiming to maximize profits and improve inventory planning. As AI gains traction in retail, this expansion marks another step toward smarter, more adaptive stores. Read more.

🧙 Retail Masterclass

As supply chains remain shaky, some North American retailers are bypassing U.S. middlemen and working directly with Chinese manufacturers. The goal: cut costs, increase speed, and regain control over product flows. This shift, led by bold executives, is changing how goods are sourced and delivered, though it comes with new risks and relationship challenges.

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🧐 Shopper Insights

Recent Eurostat data shows a 0.1% drop in Eurozone retail sales for March, signaling weakened consumer confidence. Non-food product sales dipped 0.4%, while food sales remained flat. Retailers in global markets should track such trends, as shifts in European demand can ripple through international supply chains.

Retail Innovation

🏷️ Featured Brand - 7-Eleven

7-Eleven is rolling out self-service banking options across select U.S. locations. The move, already tested in other markets, allows customers to withdraw cash, pay bills, and even deposit funds without a teller. This initiative aligns with a broader push to expand in-store services and boost convenience.

🌱 Eco Trends

Skincare brand Aesop has opened a new eco-conscious concept store at One New Change in London. The store design focuses on repurposed materials, minimal packaging, and educational displays about sustainability. It’s part of Aesop’s ongoing commitment to greener practices and engaging consumers in the process.

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