Discounters Aldi and Lidl have long been celebrated for operational efficiency, but their sustainability strategies are evolving rapidly. Both chains are expanding renewable energy use in stores and ...

Across Europe and the United States, the world’s largest grocery retailers are quietly redesigning their business models to respond to slower growth, more cautious consumers and rising operational ...

This landscape has changed dramatically over the last 5 years – Jan 2022 they were 42% lower on average than the other months of the year, in Jan 2026, this reduction is around 25% Crowning ‘Damp ...

Mercadona’s expansion into Portugal is more than a single store launch. It represents a calculated approach to growth that leverages brand trust, operational efficiency and a highly standardised ...

Italy’s grocery retail landscape is experiencing a quiet but decisive transformation, and at the centre of it stands Gruppo VéGé. Known as a consortium of independent supermarkets, VéGé has announced ...

France’s grocery retail market is witnessing a private-label renaissance. Carrefour, E.Leclerc, Intermarché and Auchan are redefining the role of store brands in an environment shaped by cautious ...

In early 2026, promotions are back at the centre of European grocery retail, but not in the way they once were. After years of inflation, margin pressure and supply chain disruption, supermarkets are ...

For much of the past decade, online grocery in the United States was framed as a disruption. A threat. A revolution that would upend the traditional supermarket. In 2026, that narrative feels outdated ...

The UK and US supermarket landscapes are poised for significant change, driven by higher supply chain costs, evolving shopper behaviour, and the relentless growth of online retail. These predictions ...

In 2026, the lesson is clear: in the UK, speed, accessibility and reliability are as important as price, and supermarkets that deliver convenience across physical and digital channels will secure ...

While headline food inflation across the EU has dropped to low single digits in many countries, consumer sentiment tells another story. Surveys in Germany, France, Italy and the UK show that over 70 ...

In 2026, the United States supermarket landscape is being reshaped not by new stores, but by technology. Walmart, Kroger, Target, Albertsons and Publix are investing heavily in automation, artificial ...