We visited one of the first two Action stores in the Czech Republic that opened on 1 September. It marked the eighth market entry for the variety discounter. Standard model and modern design The standard model has been rolled out in the country: 6,000 products offered at low prices including 1,500 at a price point below CZK25 (€1). But Action continues to improve the overall design of its s...

Tesco has been reporting slow revenue growth, with little to no profitability across its business in central Europe since at least 2017. The retailer has already disposed of much of its business in Asia, putting up for sale its Southeast Asian business , and withdrawing from its joint venture in China . Potentially, the retailer is looking to sell more low performing parts of the orga...

On 27 August, variety discounter Action opened its first two stores in Czech Republic. It now operates in eight countries in Europe, with new market entries potentially following in 2021.  On 1 September it also opened its second import hub, at Wroclaw in Poland, strengthening its supply chain operations in central Europe. Eighth market entry The COVID-19 pandemic has only slowed the expans...