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French Consumers Looking To Save Money Where They Can: BCG

Seven in ten French consumers reported seeing higher prices for everyday items in the first half of this year, a new report by BCG has found.

Nearly Half Of Hungarians Rely On Online Grocery Shopping, Study Finds

The popularity of online grocery shopping in Hungary continues to soar, with nearly half of the population now utilising home delivery services from local...

Sales Growth Stagnates In German E-Commerce Market

Sales growth in the German e-commerce market fell by 0.2% in 2023, new research by the EHI Retail Institute and ECDB has found.

Amazon Mandates Five Days A Week In Office, Starting Next Year

Amazon.com will require employees to return to working at company offices five days per week beginning next year, toughening a prior three-day mandate.

E-Commerce Market Continues To Soar In South Korea

The e-commerce market in South Korea is set to reach a value of KRW222.1 trillion (€149.9 billion) by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 7.8% over the next fo...

Alibaba To Upgrade Hong Kong Listing In A Bid To Attract Chinese Investment

Shareholders of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba have approved a plan to upgrade its Hong Kong listing to primary status.

Russia's X5 Delivers A 'Strong' Q2 Driven By LFL Sales Growth

X5 Group has posted 'strong' year-on-year revenue growth of 25.1% in the second quarter, driven by increase in like-for-like (LFL) sales and selling space.

Food Delivery In Africa – A Growing But Hard-Won Market

In Africa, as in other parts of the world, food delivery is a fast-growing sector, driven by rapid urbanisation, a growing middle class, and a transformati...