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Screenless campaign in shopping malls wins international award
The Zero Screen Zone initiative, developed by Castellana Properties in 11 shopping centers in Portugal and Spain, has accumulated more than 95 minutes of digital disconnection and won a Silver Award at the Solal Awards 2026.
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Danish supermarkets are testing humanoid robots to restock products on shelves
The Salling Group is testing humanoid robots in Føtex supermarkets, in an experiment aimed at automating repetitive tasks and freeing up workers' time for customer service. The goal is to enable autonomous product restocking overnight starting in 2027.
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Douglas appoints former Printemps CEO to lead the group's new phase
Jean-Marc Bellaiche will assume the executive leadership of the European perfume chain on November 1st, succeeding Sander van der Laan. The new head brings experience in digital transformation, international expansion, and premium retail.
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FNAC Mar Shopping hosts 24-hour reading marathon
FNAC Mar Shopping will host a 24-hour reading marathon, between 10:00 AM on October 31st and 10:00 AM on November 1st.
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H&M is investigating allegations of a cyberattack involving hackers who targeted ASOS
The Swedish group claims to have found no evidence of any compromise to its systems or customer data. The incident comes after Asos confirmed unauthorized access to personal information, in a series of episodes that once again places cybersecurity at the center of retail concerns.
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Too Good To Go expands its marketplace to include beauty, home products, and pets
The platform, known for its fight against food waste, is expanding its business model to new consumer categories. More than 8.500 stores already offer products from these areas, and in Portugal, the expansion includes partners such as Decathlon, Tibi, Lev, and Castelbel.
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US retailers prepare for Christmas with fewer seasonal hiring
The US retail sector is expected to create around 450 seasonal jobs in the fourth quarter of 2026, down from 461,5 in 2025. This trend contrasts with Portugal, where available indicators point to a continued temporary reinforcement of teams during the peak season, particularly in retail, logistics, and e-commerce, although there is still no aggregate national forecast for Christmas this year.
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Mercadona arrives in the Algarve
The Spanish chain invested over 6,5 million euros in its first Algarve store, in Portimão, creating 100 permanent jobs. This opening brings the number of supermarkets under the brand in Portugal to 77, with the Faro store already confirmed for opening on November 12th.
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Leroy Merlin gives a second chance to more than 30 "Almost Perfect" products
Leroy Merlin has launched the "Almost Perfect" program, giving a new opportunity to products that have minor aesthetic imperfections but maintain their functionality and safety.
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