Oxxo’s Banking Pause: A Strategic Retreat or a Missed Opportunity in Mexico’s Fintech Boom? Over 24,000 Oxxo convenience stores dot the Mexican landscape, and FEMSA, the company behind them, had a bolder vision: turning these ubiquitous locations into a full-fledged banking network. But that plan is now on hold. FEMSA CFO Martín Arias Yániz recently … Read more
Cencosud’s Argentina Play: Strategic Shifts, Store Closures, and the Future of Retail Argentina’s retail landscape is undergoing a significant shakeup, and Chilean giant Cencosud is right in the middle of it. While securing a long-term foothold in Buenos Aires with a revamped Jumbo supermarket, the company is simultaneously streamlining operations in the country’s interior, closing … Read more
The Rise of ‘Ready-to-Eat’: How Familia Martínez is Shaping Mercadona’s—and Spain’s—Food Future Imagine a Tuesday night. You’ve had a long day, the kids have activities, and the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen. For millions of Spanish households, the solution isn’t takeout, but a convenient, affordable meal from Mercadona’s … Read more
October 25, 2025 Supermarkets Urge Chancellor to Halt Tax increases Amid inflation concerns Table of Contents 1. Supermarkets Urge Chancellor to Halt Tax increases Amid inflation concerns 2. Industry Leaders Voice Concerns 3. The Business Rates Debate 4. Broader Economic Concerns 5. The Impact of Taxation on Retail 6. Understanding Business Rates and Food Inflation … Read more