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Investing for Agility

Investing for Agility

18. August 2025.
As the retail landscape continues to evolve rapidly across Europe, physical stores must become more agile, adaptable, and cost-effective. In his latest article, our Executive Director of Trading and Category Management, Krešimir Matišić, explores how modular CAPEX deployment...
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Reviving the Aisles

Reviving the Aisles

10. July 2025.
For large food retail chains, the non-food segment is no longer just “extra shelf space”- it could be the very strategy that brings customers back, boosts margins, and sets them apart from the competition. Krešimir Matišić, our Executive Director of Trading and Category...
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Bridging Generations Across Borders

Bridging Generations Across Borders

06. June 2025.
Today, we put the spotlight on the perspective and extensive experience of our Executive Director, Krešimir Matišić, who is responsible for leading the trading team spread across five countries—Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro - comprising...
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Reinventing Category Management

Reinventing Category Management

13. May 2025.
Today, we bring you the insights of our Executive Director of Trading and Category Management, Krešimir Matišić, who outlines strategic approaches in retail, particularly in the non-food segment, which is experiencing unprecedented challenges.
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Key threads in the sustainable textile industry

Key threads in the sustainable textile industry

25. March 2025.
Whoever wants to remain competitive in the creative yet challenging world of the textile industry, characterized by sudden changes and high consumer demands, must be flexible and ready to provide quick and adequate responses. We will highlight two major groups of challenges...
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Global distribution of non-food products

Global distribution of non-food products

29. January 2025.
Behind every product is a complex supply chain, where every detail, from transportation to compliance with strict EU standards, can mean the difference between success and delays. Distributing non-food products in the EU presents unique challenges, especially in a time when...
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How the non-food category builds a competitive advantage

How the non-food category builds a competitive advantage

16. December 2024.
Non-food products in retail are divided into two main subcategories: Non-Food 1 (N1) and Non-Food 2 (N2). Although together they make up the non-food category, which is often viewed as a whole, they differ in turnover characteristics, product types, and logistical and...
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Non-food category

Non-food category

13. December 2024.
When we think of retail chains, the first association is often shelves filled with various food products. However, what frequently flies under the radar is the massive portion of the market made up by the non-food category. From domestic essentials and cosmetics to textiles...
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