Supermarkets operate in an environment of intense competition and structurally low margins. Food retail alone offers limited ...

In Europe, regulatory pressure around sustainability, packaging and labour is stronger, pushing produce prices upward more ...

In Europe, automation is often driven by labour regulation, sustainability targets and space constraints. Compact, ...

For supermarket groups, private label has become a strategic asset rather than a price weapon. Control over formulation, ...

At NRF 2026, technology providers showcased systems capable of autonomously negotiating promotions with suppliers, ...

Aldi’s expansion across the United States is no longer incremental — it is strategic, aggressive and transformative. The ...

Export bans are among the most visible forms of protectionist food policy. Across Africa and beyond, governments have ...

Tesco supermarkets continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the European grocery retail landscape, reinforcing their influence across sourcing, pricing and consumer trends. As the UK’s largest ...

The decision by a leading British grocery technology provider to end exclusive partnerships in the United States marks a ...

European retailers’ experiments in ethnic-focused, private label strategies are already reshaping US grocery competition. As ...

Electronic shelf labels are no longer a pilot project or a retail curiosity. In 2026, they have become a strategic weapon in ...

AI-powered shopping carts are being promoted as the future of convenience — eliminating queues, tracking spending in real ...