August 2026

The collapse of the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger left behind a question that reaches far beyond one supermarket deal: can regulators protect consumers from excessive supermarket consolidation without creating new problems for the retailers and...

New York City’s increasingly heated debate over grocery prices has moved into the courts, with a coalition representing independent grocers and other local food retailers challenging Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to establish five city-owned...

Costco is preparing for a major expansion in Queensland with plans for a new warehouse at Brisbane Airport, bringing its membership-based retail model directly into one of the city’s fastest-growing commercial areas. The retailer...

Sheng Siong has delivered another strong set of results, with Singapore’s supermarket sector continuing to benefit from consumers placing greater emphasis on affordability, promotions and everyday value. The supermarket operator reported net profit of...

Woolworths has delivered a stronger-than-expected financial performance, highlighting just how dramatically Australia’s grocery shoppers have changed their behaviour as household budgets remain under pressure. Australia’s largest supermarket group reported underlying net profit of A$1.60...