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Ahold Delhaize Expands Digital Grocery Strategy Across Europe and the United States
ZAANDAM – Ahold Delhaize is continuing to strengthen its digital grocery business as demand for online shopping and faster home deliveries remains a major priority for consumers in both Europe and the United States....
Carrefour Accelerates AI Rollout to Improve Store Operations Across Europe
PARIS – Carrefour is expanding the use of artificial intelligence across its European operations as the retailer continues to modernise its stores and strengthen supply chain efficiency. The French supermarket group is increasing...
Tesco Expands Convenience Strategy as Shopping Habits Continue to Evolve
LONDON – Tesco is continuing to strengthen its convenience store network as changing consumer habits reshape the UK’s grocery market. The retailer is increasing investment in smaller-format stores while improving digital services and...
US Grocery Competition Intensifies as Retailers Fight for Every Customer
The battle for American grocery shoppers is becoming increasingly competitive as supermarket operators invest heavily in pricing, technology and store improvements to strengthen their market positions. While inflation has eased compared with previous years,...
Aldi Accelerates US Expansion with New August Store Openings
CHICAGO – Aldi is continuing its aggressive expansion across the United States, confirming two new store openings in August as part of one of the largest growth programmes currently underway in the American grocery...
Kroger Receives Approval for Major Marketplace Store on Former Walmart Site
ATLANTA – Kroger has secured approval to move forward with a significant new Marketplace store in Dunwoody, Georgia, marking another important investment in its long-term growth strategy. The development will transform a former Walmart...
Asda Starts Growing Again – What a Relief for the UK Grocery Market
After more than two years of declining sales, Asda is finally showing signs of recovery. For many people in the retail industry, this is welcome news. It is encouraging to see one of Britain’s...
B&M completes POS rollout across 790+ UK stores to improve operational agility and enhance CX in partnership with PMC
Abingdon, UK — Value retailer, B&M, has partnered with commerce technology specialist, PMC, to deploy a modernised Point of Sale (POS) solution spanning hardware and software across its entire estate to modernise store operations,...
The People Behind the Shelves: An Interview with a Former E.Leclerc Buyer
Interview by Riad Beladi, Editor, International Supermarket News Supermarket buyers play one of the most important roles in the food retail industry. Every product that reaches a supermarket shelf has, in most cases, been...
Why E.Leclerc Remains France’s Number One Supermarket
While competition among French supermarkets continues to intensify, E.Leclerc has maintained its position as the country’s largest grocery retailer. The company’s success comes at a time when shoppers are paying closer attention to prices...