Is Action the fastest-growing retailer in Europe? The Dutch discount retailer Action reported (via 3i Group plc, the leading investor in the company) another quarter of solid growth. Action is one of Europe's most significant retail success stories. The growth strategy for Action works fantastically as the company is capitalising on the traditional discount retail strategy with many DIY and home products. The company has stormed through Europe. This year, it jumped past the 10 billion € and 11 billion € marks in revenue. The revenue growth for the full year 2023 was a whopping +27,8%. The growth is remarkable considering the company operated in 2022 at an 8,9 billion € revenue level. With 303 new stores, the company took its store estate to 2,566 stores across 11 countries in continental Europe, ranging from Poland and Slovakia in the east to Spain and Italy in the south. Since the pre-pandemic 2019, Action has more than doubled its revenue, a feat not even many European e-commerce companies can report. The growth has come at a very healthy operating margin. Action reported a fourth consecutive year of improving operating margins. For 2023, the operating profit increased by 34% to 1,6 billion €. The operating margin stood at 14,3%. Since 2019, Action's operating profits have grown almost threefold. The growth rate seems to be slowing down at least slightly from 2022. The Like-for-Like (LfL) growth decreased from 18,1% to 16,7% in 2023. For the last quarter of the year, LfL growth was 11,4%. According to the 3i results report, LfL growth was mainly driven by the transaction volumes, whereas previous growth was probably also driven by inflation. Action continues to grow as this year, the company opens its first stores in Portugal. The company also doubles down on the low-price image. Discounter mindset (small assortment, no-frills stores, low marketing spend…) and low prices are winning strategies in these times.
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#ModernExpo_retailnews Schwarz Group, the German owner of Lidl and Kaufland, is investing 200 million euros into its online business. This investment is intended to help Kaufland expand into two new markets, while Lidl Digital aims to improve its cross-channel business. Lidl Digital, which combines the e-commerce branches of both chains, saw sales rise from 1.73 billion euros to 1.94 billion euros last year. However, losses also increased from 71 million euros to 219 million euros. Moreover, according to Lebensmittel Zeitung, the group expects only a moderate increase in sales and slightly better profit figures for the financial year ending in February 2024. Insiders suggest that a structural approach is necessary, and new CEO Christian Härtnagel plans to take just that. He aims to better connect online and physical stores and encourage parallel growth. Meanwhile, Kaufland's digital expansion continues, with the supermarket chain set to open its marketplace for Austrian and Polish consumers this summer. Although Kaufland already has many physical shops in Poland, it has yet to establish any in Austria. #ModernExpo #wearemodern #wecreateretailnew #GoModern
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What to watch for in retailers going private Our Managing Partner, Aron Bohlig, shares his insights and thoughts on "What to watch for in retailers going private" in this PE Hub article. 💡 Key Insights: - Traditional retailers are struggling with the shift to e-commerce. Private equity has begun to bet that they can help traditional retailers make the transition to e-commerce by taking them private and restructuring the traditional retail business outside of the public eye. - Retailers are going private to escape the pressures of quarterly earnings reports and the scrutiny of public shareholders, allowing them to focus on long-term strategies and adapt more easily to industry changes - After a few years of weak volume, in the fall of 2024, the retail sector is witnessing increased deal activity, driven by the need for consolidation and adaptation to changing consumer behaviors. The rise of e-commerce and shifts in consumer preferences are prompting traditional retailers to rethink their business models #Retail #Ecommerce #Nordstrom #RetailInnovation #GoingPrivate #BusinessStrategy #ConsumerTrends #DigitalShift #PrivateEquity Read the complete article here: https://lnkd.in/g4GabHyp
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Winners experience failure but never quit. Instead, they adapt and seek innovation. The past few years in retail have been turbulent and the next few will remain challenging. With the pressure to grow, makes for a very interesting time. After a decade in wholesale, then launching into the e-commerce world…. THE pivotal moment came when we were able to streamline our technology model with organic methods. This synergy was transformative, propelling from a stagnant 500K in wholesale revenue to an impressive 11M, achieving a 50/50 split between wholesale and ecommerce within a 24-month span.
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What’s been happening in retail this week? · Tesco reported its adjusted retail operating profit rose 11% to £2.76bn for the year to February 2024, with group sales up 7.4% to £61.48bn. Retail like-for-like sales increased by 6.8%. Tesco attributes its position as the cheapest full-line grocer for 16 consecutive months to its Aldi Price Match, Low Everyday Prices, and Clubcard deals. · Tesco is collaborating with Ahold Delhaize, Woolworths Group, Sobeys and ShopRite on the £98.8m W23 Global fund to foster innovation in grocery sustainability over five years. · Sainsbury's launched a new in-store campaign, unveiling Good to Know signs highlighting supply chain and sustainability efforts. The retailer aims to raise awareness and simplify understanding of its environmental, animal welfare, and community initiatives. · Following similar moves by Depop last month, eBay eliminated selling fees for pre-owned fashion. However, fees remain for trainers, watches, handbags, and jewellery. The marketplace has also introduced eBay Live livestream shopping, as well as AI-generated item descriptions for sellers. · Majestic Wine acquired Vagabond Wines, saving nine wine bars and 171 jobs amid recent challenges. The move aims to attract younger wine consumers, promising further investment in Vagabond's expansion and enhanced CRM and educational offerings. · Frasers Group acquired Dutch sports retailer Twin Sport, as part of its international expansion strategy. Twin Sport, with 17 stores in the Netherlands, yielded nearly £64m revenue in 2023. Frasers is also securing 10 former Sprinter retail locations. · Poundstretcher Ltd. was acquired by Majestic Wine and Punch Pubs & Co owner Fortress Investment Group. · Teneo announced 15 Ted Baker stores will close, resulting in 245 job losses. Additionally, landlords have served notices on four stores, adding 100 redundancies. · The Body Shop's administrator FRP Advisory proposed a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) to rescue the business in a report to creditors. Under Aurelius Group ownership, the retailer will continue trading if the CVA is approved. Otherwise, FRP plans to proceed with a sale of the business and assets. · John Lewis & Partners Partnership appointed former Tesco UK chief Jason Tarry as chairman, succeeding Dame Sharon White from September. · THG maintained its medium term profit guidance despite sales slipping 8.7% YoY to £2.05bn in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA surged 78% to £114.1m in the period as it discontinued loss-making categories, with the UK leading growth. · Home Bargains owner TJ Morris saw sales surge 10.2% to £3.8bn in the year to June 2023, with pre-tax profits rising 12.4% to £332m, compared to £292m in 2021/22. It plans to open between 800 and 1,000 stores, up from 594 currently. This is just a selection of news this week. Sign up below for more insight ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/d-z25aM
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Gap has announced the closure of its retail outlets in Spain, marking the end of a three-year presence in the country's #market. The move aligns with a broader trend of restructuring in the #retail sector, with Gap joining other brands that have also ceased operations in Spain. This decision reflects the challenges faced by international retailers in adapting to local market dynamics and consumer preferences.
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The launch of the Retail Transition Pathway has been welcomed by representative group EuroCommerce, which has described it as 'first step to bring all actors together to help the sustainability, digitalisation and skills transformation' of the retail and wholesale sector. EuroCommerce director general, Christel Delberghe said that the industry needs it to "be at the centre of future EU industrial policy and national programmes, placing the Single Market at the heart, and ensuring better understanding in law making and support for the massive transformation under way." https://lnkd.in/e3WGesf8 #retail #wholesale #eurocommerce
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The launch of the Retail Transition Pathway has been welcomed by representative group EuroCommerce, which has described it as 'first step to bring all actors together to help the sustainability, digitalisation and skills transformation' of the retail and wholesale sector. EuroCommerce director general, Christel Delberghe said that the industry needs it to "be at the centre of future EU industrial policy and national programmes, placing the Single Market at the heart, and ensuring better understanding in law making and support for the massive transformation under way." https://lnkd.in/eFuNZXHS #retail #wholesale #eurocommerce
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In the dynamic landscape of retail, the rise of discount retailers has been reshaping the European retail sector for several years 🌐 From agile supply chains to personalized customer experiences, the game is changing, and the winners are those who adapt. Here are some Takeaways: 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁: Discount retailers are mastering the art of responding to market demands in real-time. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: From local partnerships to community-driven initiatives, it's not just about transactions; it's about creating the best value for all the stakeholders. 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Consumers are not just looking for deals; they're seeking sustainability options. 📰 Read our blog post, which highlights the strategies and trends fuelling the rise of discount retailers ⏩ https://lnkd.in/e9J8tPRk Let's dive into this article together and discuss how the rise of discount retailers is shaping the future of retail. 💬 #LPR #Retail #MassDistribution #DiscountRetail
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