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ALBERTSONS SETS Q1 2026 EARNINGS DATE AMID HIGH-STAKES INDUSTRY SCRUTINY
BOISE, ID — Grocery giant Albertsons Companies Inc. (NYSE: ACI) has officially locked in the date for its first look at the new fiscal year’s financials. In a press release issued today, the supermarket...
Can Kroger’s $1.65 Billion Giant Eagle Deal Create a Grocery Giant That Can Challenge Walmart?
The second half of 2026 has opened with one of the biggest supermarket deals of the year as Kroger announced a definitive agreement to acquire regional grocery chain Giant Eagle, Inc. for $1.65 billion....
Koelnmesse Delivers Strong 2025 Performance, Reinforcing Its Position as a Global Trade Fair Leader
Koelnmesse Delivers Strong 2025 Performance, Reinforcing Its Position as a Global Trade Fair Leader COLOGNE, Germany — Koelnmesse has reported an outstanding financial performance for 2025, demonstrating resilience and sustained growth despite ongoing global...
Sainsbury’s Balances Grocery Strength Against Weakening Non-Food Demand as Argos Pressures Persist
Sainsbury’s is continuing to see a clear divide in its performance, with resilient growth in food sales offset by ongoing weakness in its non-food operations, particularly at Argos. The UK supermarket group reported solid...
Tesco Faces Protest Over Staff Pay Gap and CEO Pay Rise
Tesco is facing protests and growing criticism over the difference between what its chief executive earns and the pay of store workers, after the latest rise in senior pay. The issue is expected to...
Carrefour Defies Consumer Caution as Sales Rise and Market Share Expands in Europe
PARIS — At a time when many European retailers are navigating cautious consumer spending and persistent economic uncertainty, Carrefour has delivered a signal of resilience. The French retail giant reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of...
Tesco Launches Summer Giveaway Campaign as Supermarkets Intensify Battle for Customer Loyalty
Tesco has launched a new customer rewards initiative aimed at strengthening loyalty and providing shoppers with additional value amid continued pressure on household budgets. The UK’s largest supermarket chain has begun distributing nearly one...
M&S Announces New Franchise Partnership In The Philippines
Today Marks & Spencer (M&S) announces the signing of a new franchise agreement in the Philippines with PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP), the leading lifestyle retailer in Indonesia. M&S’ ambition is to build a...
Despite rising labour costs, half of retailers are still hiring store staff, recognising that colleagues remain the key to enhancing CX for shoppers.
Rather than scaling back amid rising costs, 49% of retailers are investing in frontline team growth 58% are deploying GenAI solutions for store workers, alongside tech that supports upskilling, knowledge and training UK retailers...
The Price of Pursuit: Retail Theft, Corporate Fear, and the Law Behind No-Chase Policies
Across modern retail, a quiet policy has become increasingly common. Employees are told not to chase shoplifters. To many customers, and even to some workers, the instruction feels unnatural. A person can walk into...