Walmart International's President and CEO, Judith McKenna took a deep dive into global retail at the Shoptalk event in Las Vegas. We look at the shifts it’s seeing in consumer priorities and how it’s responding. Shifting priorities Walmart International, with a presence in six major markets serving nearly 40% of the world's population, holds a distinctive perspective on global retail. The c...

Apps, apparel, and finding love in aisle seven: our pick of global activity from leading retailers and brands to celebrate Valentine’s day. Brand love The global phenomenon for retail branded merchandise continues to grow. Convenience giant 7-Eleven has launched a special edition Valentine's range, including couples matching t-shirts, and clothing with slogans including “swipe right for sna...

In the first stage of it scaling back operations in the Asian market, German based Metro Group is selling its wholesale format in India to local retailer Reliance Retail. Scaling back in Asia to focus on European ventures The sale of Metro’s operation in India will see Reliance Retail take over its 31 wholesale stores, with the deal expected to be concluded in March 2023. Metro has been pre...