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Home Workout Creates New Sales Potential for Sports Retailers and Apps

A YouGov study reveals that home workouts have become a significant part of the German fitness market, with 19% of consumers training independently versus 22% at gyms. This trend is especially strong among high-income households, where 23% train on their own. The majority (74%) of self-trainers use equipment, and 27% use fitness apps, presenting new physical and digital sales opportunities. Retailers like Decathlon are well-positioned, with 30% of self-trainers considering them for their next purchase. The study highlights the growing importance of combining physical products with digital services to cater to this segment.

• 19% of German consumers train independently, compared to 22% who are gym members.
• 23% of consumers with incomes over 200% of the median train on their own, versus 18% with lower incomes.
• 74% of self-trainers use equipment or typical sports gear; 27% use fitness apps.

Tesco to sell Czech Republic & Slovakia businesses

Tesco announces the sale of its Czech Republic and Slovakia businesses, a major corporate divestiture.

Tesco Plans Creator Content on 3,800 In-Store Screens

Tesco announced plans to run creator content across its 3,800 in-store screens, including 2,800 in Express stores, as part of its retail media strategy. The move follows Tesco's Upfront event on October 8, where it highlighted its Intelligent Store Orchestration technology, which enables dynamic ad campaigns tailored by store, time, and other contextual signals. A pilot with Costa in January reportedly drove a 47% uplift among new-to-product customers. The article discusses the potential of extending influencer campaigns into digital out-of-home, emphasizing the need for context-appropriate content for quick shopping trips. It also notes the challenges of measuring success without traditional click-based attribution and the importance of proving in-store media's value.

• Tesco plans to show creator content on 3,800 in-store screens, including 2,800 in Express stores.
• Tesco held an Upfront event on October 8 to present its retail media proposition.
• Tesco's Intelligent Store Orchestration enables dynamic campaign adjustments by store, time, stock, promotions, weather, and local events.

Taboola: Tesco Clubcard Readership Surges 1,876%

Taboola's Newsroom data shows UK readership of Tesco Clubcard articles rose 1,876% in the most recent 30-day period versus the prior 30 days, generating more than 335,000 page views across Taboola's UK publisher network (up from ~17,000). The surge is attributed primarily to the impending expiry of £11 million in Clubcard vouchers, which publishers warned would become invalid after 11:59pm on 31 August. Additional drivers cited include the return of Clubcard Challenges, Tesco’s "Know What You’re Sitting On" campaign and promotional activity such as the OVO Clubcard Millionaire prize draw. Taboola communications lead Dave Struzzi commented on publishers' role and the attention the Clubcard brand is generating for Tesco.

• UK readership of Tesco Clubcard articles increased by 1,876% over the last 30 days versus the preceding 30 days.
• Taboola’s Newsroom recorded more than 335,000 page views for Clubcard-related articles across its UK publisher network, up from approximately 17,000 in the previous 30 days.
• The surge was driven by the approaching expiry of £11 million worth of Tesco Clubcard vouchers, which were reported to become invalid after 11:59pm on 31 August.