Discount Variety Retail Chain Action is opening its first store in Slovenia today in the city of Velenje. Slovenia is the sixteenth country in which Action operates. From today, residents of Velenje and other visitors can enjoy the Action formula: 6,000 good-quality and increasingly sustainable products in 14 categories (ranging from Laundry & Cleaning and Personal Care to Toys & Entertainment, Do-It-Yourself or Garden & Outdoor) at the lowest price. Action introduces 150 new

Retail Chain Research Institute EY-Parthenon released its Consumer Preference Ranking for German retailers. The list covers 143 German retailers across 14 sectors, evaluating feedback from approximately 7,400 German consumers. 01. EDEKA — Full-Service Supermarket Leader Model: Independent merchant franchisees + strong regional buying offices. Sourcing Strategy: Quality, sustainability, and brand diversity take priority over bottom-dollar pricing. Target Categories: Kitchenwar

Discount frozen food Retail Chain 𝗜𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 (RMB 40B annual turnover) has signed for its first full-capability East China flagship "Iceland Shopping Park" in Wuxi Liangxi, set to launch in Q3 2026. The project core is a 𝟯-𝗶𝗻-𝟭 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 (𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 + 𝗠𝗖𝗡 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 + 𝗔𝗜 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁), competing with Sam's, ALDI and Hema. It integrates 200+ global/local brands (Chinese/Wuxi time-honored

Discount Retail Chain Viva, part of Landmark Group, launched its initial two VIVA stores on 18.01.2026 in Riyadh, making Saudi Arabia the third GCC country, following the UAE and Oman, where we have a presence. The discount retail chain expanded into Riyadh, aiming to become a key tenant at Al Saedan's new Oro Square development, providing affordable groceries, fresh produce, and baked goods similar to its UAE stores. ​𝗩𝗜𝗩𝗔 — the value-driven grocery retail brand under 𝗟