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🗃️ What’s Shaping the Shelves?

Six major convenience store chains have landed on the 2025 Fortune 500 list, including familiar names like Casey’s, Alimentation Couche-Tard, and Murphy USA. This recognition reflects how convenience formats continue to thrive by expanding fuel offerings, embracing foodservice, and leveraging loyalty programs. These chains are now not just roadside stops—but billion-dollar retail players. Read more.

🧙 Retail Masterclass

At London Tech Week, experts discussed how the UK and Europe can challenge the U.S. and China in tech-led retail growth. The answer lies in better funding access, cross-border collaboration, and stronger support for startups. Retailers in the region are urged to focus on fast prototyping, working closely with universities, and creating agile teams that can pivot quickly when testing new retail technologies.

💡 An Everyday Market Hack

Small additions—like free product assembly, subscription refills, or quick in-store pickups—can turn a regular store into a go-to destination. Time-saving perks keep shoppers loyal, even when prices fluctuate.

🧐 Shopper Insights

A new report outlines six key changes shoppers can expect by 2035. Physical stores will shrink, but they’ll offer richer experiences. Technology will customize everything—from pricing to promotions. AI will drive better forecasting and smoother operations. In short, retail will move from mass marketing to precision selling, with every touchpoint built around individual needs.

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Retail Innovation

🏷️ Featured Brand - Ritter Sport USA

Ritter Sport USA is working with a traceability company to bring more visibility into its cocoa sourcing. The goal is to give consumers clear proof of ethical practices, from farm to shelf. The partnership will help track supply chains digitally and support Ritter Sport’s wider push toward sustainable sourcing in all markets.

🌱 Eco Trends

Clothing brand Pact is expanding into resale with a new program that lets shoppers return worn items for store credit. The initiative supports circular fashion and encourages customers to think long-term about purchases. It also helps the brand reduce textile waste and build a deeper relationship with environmentally conscious buyers.

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