Primark partners with El Puerto de Liverpool for Mexico entry

The Irish retailer is teaming up with one of Mexico's largest retail groups – a partner operating almost 400 department and discount stores nationwide

Checkout: Avolta tests wallet-to-wallet stablecoin payments

The travel retailer is running a two-week live pilot at Zurich Airport in which payments settle directly between shopper and retailer – no card network, no intermediary payment provider

Primark opens its 500th store worldwide in Naples

Three more stores follow within a week, in Portugal, Romania and the US

IKEA cuts prices on hundreds of products across Europe

Ingka Group invests €1.2 billion in lower prices continent-wide, including a £54 million investment cutting UK prices by up to 25 percent

Retail Solutions: Smart Building Technology Creates Financial Headroom

This is how things work at Snipes in Cologne and at the Ettlinger Tor shopping centre in Karlsruhe

Marks & Spencer: Online business in 22 European markets now runs on Zalando logistics

Following a successful pilot in Poland, the British retailer expands its partnership with ZEOS across continental Europe

Aldi and Arla Trial UV Tags to Track Milk Bottle Recycling

The eight-week UK pilot tests wrap-around UV labels at Arla's Oakthorpe site, as Europe moves toward harder proof of what packaging actually gets recycled

New Names, New Nights: What's Just Been Added to NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe

Set for 15-17 September 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles under the theme "The Next Now", NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe has confirmed a fresh wave of speakers and events.

iXtenso tests: ChatGPT as a shopping assistant

How well does an AI chatbot handle grocery delivery? We tested it with Germany's Knuspr.

Wero expands further as Decathlon becomes first Retailer in the Group to offer it

Germany leads the rollout for the European account-to-account payment system, as Wero pushes to become a genuine alternative to US-based payment giants

Protecting Ireland’s independent retailers: a balancing act for growth

The industry is facing mounting challenges.

Sexy empties? 20 years of Germany's DPG deposit system put to the test

Three voices on Germany's harmonised deposit return scheme – and how it compares to the rest of Europe

From discount coupons to points: Lidl overhauls its loyalty programme across Europe

Germany goes live on 1 June – what the new points system means for retail

NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe – Program & Highlights

The event returns to Paris from September 15–17, 2026, promising three days packed with innovation and strategic discussions

Store Design in Retail: Design Highlights from EuroShop

How materials, spatial concepts, and displays shape retail spaces.

Five Trends Shaping NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe in Paris

From New York to Paris: The retail industry is betting on execution - AI, Retail Media, and customer loyalty take center stage.

Mannequins 2026: More Than Just Window Decor?

This is how dolls help create retail atmospheres and brand experiences.

Automation: An overview of shuttles, AMRs and goods-to-man systems

From full-range retailers to urban stores: how automated warehouses are redefining retail logistics

Visual Merchandising 2026: A Lasting Impact in the Store

How to bring creative spatial concepts, color schemes, and brands to life.

Refrigeration in Retail: Refrigeration Highlights 2026

How modern refrigeration concepts combine freshness, presentation, and the shopping experience

EuroShop 2026: Guided Tour - Innovation Tour RetailTech

Our guided tours covering the key retail themes at EuroShop 2026

Lighting in retail: Highlights from EuroShop

How lighting shapes store design, atmosphere and brand impact

SmartShopper® EO COMPLETE from EXPRESSO

The future of shopping – fast, efficient and personalised thanks to EXPRESSO

Innovating together: Toshiba’s vision for retail at EuroShop

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions at EuroShop 2026

NewTec Design: Audio

Premium sound solutions at EuroShop 2026

Guided Tours - Compact. Curated. Inspiring.

Our tours covering the most important topics in retail at EuroShop 2026