Rewards and loyalty points are useful nudge tactics helping retailers guide shoppers towards healthier choices. The data unlocked by these loyalty programmes also provides vital insight on the success of health behavioural change initiatives. While the area of health holds huge scope, focus on families, increasing fruit and veg intake, and encouraging physical activity continue to be popular acti...

We review Ahold Delhaize’s Q2 results, outlining key highlights from the US and Europe. Group highlights In Q2, net sales for the group increased 4.3% at constant exchange rates, to €22.1 bn. Comparable sales excluding gasoline increased by 4.6%. In the quarter, net consumer online sales increased by 9.3%, due to strong sales growth at bol.com which the retailer reported has fully lapped...

As Aldi Nord switches to a hybrid checkout format for its Aldi Shop & Go store in Utrecht, we explore how other retailers have made similar moves, and why retailers are moving to the hybrid model. Aldi responds to shopper feedback In July 2022, Aldi Nord opened its first cashierless trial store in Utrecht, Netherlands. The retailer partnered with Trigo to bring its frictionless checkout tec...