EPISODE · Aug 15, 2025 · 10 MIN
EU Retail in Focus: Smart Checkouts, Summer Sales Slump & Brand Resilience
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From AI-powered supermarket lanes to shifting consumer habits, Alexandra Boisson & The Retail Podcast team unpack Europe’s retail trends. In this Five Things Friday – EU Edition, Alexandra Boisson and Alex from The Retail Podcast dive into the latest shifts in the European retail market. We cover: Colruyt’s Easy Checkout: AI-powered cameras speeding up lanes by 70% (via RTL.be). French Summer Sales Decline: Only 39% of shoppers participated vs. 43% last year, with fewer purchases and smaller spends (via Actu-Retail). Birkenstock: Profit beats expectations despite trade tensions (via Reuters). Douglas Beauty: Strong sales in Germany and CEE offset French softness (Carlsberg Group).
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From AI-powered supermarket lanes to shifting consumer habits, Alexandra Boisson & The Retail Podcast team unpack Europe’s retail trends. In this Five Things Friday – EU Edition, Alexandra Boisson and Alex from The Retail Podcast dive into the latest shifts in the European retail market. We cover: Colruyt’s Easy Checkout: AI-powered cameras speeding up lanes by 70% (via RTL.be). French Summer Sales Decline: Only 39% of shoppers participated vs. 43% last year, with fewer purchases and smaller spends (via Actu-Retail). Birkenstock: Profit beats expectations despite trade tensions (via Reuters). Douglas Beauty: Strong sales in Germany and CEE offset French softness (Douglas). Carlsberg: Modest growth, cautious outlook for the second half (Carlsberg Group).
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