Asda and Currys invest in protection against theft and assault in the U.K. Europe In the U.K., thefts jumped by 25%, and assaults on staff by 50% in 2024. With the associated loss estimated at €4.8 billion per year for the sector, retailers are investing in more security. We review measures taken by Asda and Currys.
MediaMarkt rolls out a marketplace in Belgium and anchors in stores Europe After the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain and Austria, MediaMarkt launched a marketplace in Belgium on March 6, 2025. A subsidiary of Ceconomy (2024 turnover: €22.4 billion,…