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Kroger’s Leadership Transition and the Search for Its Next CEO (USA)
American grocery titan The Kroger Co., the largest traditional supermarket operator in the United States, is navigating one of the most significant leadership transitions in its long history. In March 2025, longtime CEO Rodney McMullen...
Pricer redefines shelf-edge communication one high-impact use case at a time
New modular system transforms premium aisles, branded zones and promotional hotspots into powerful, ecosystem-ready communication platforms London, Pricer, a leading global retail technology company, unveiled Pricer Avenue™, At NRF in New York...
Supermarket Predictions 2026–2027: Price, Consolidation and the Rise of the Silent Movers
By Riad BeladiWritten on 2 February 2026 After 30 years of observing the global grocery industry, it is clear that 2026–2027 will not be a year of stability. The UK and US supermarket landscapes...
Convenience-Led Growth: How UK Supermarkets Are Adapting in 2026
The UK grocery market in 2026 is being shaped less by price wars and more by convenience. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons and Marks & Spencer are investing heavily in smaller store formats, digital...
Private-Label Resurgence in France: Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Intermarché Lead the Charge
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 consumers, lingering price sensitivity, and intense competition....
Damp is the new Dry – Waitrose report Dry January to be not so dry after all
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%...
US Supermarket Innovation 2026: Walmart, Kroger and Target Race on Technology
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 intelligence, and digital platforms, signalling...
German Supermarkets Confront Sustainability Pressures in 2026
Germany’s grocery sector is entering a critical phase where sustainability is no longer optional. Chains such as Aldi, Lidl, Edeka, Rewe and Kaufland face mounting pressure from regulators, consumers and investors to demonstrate concrete...
Gruppo VéGé Sets Ambitious Growth Targets Across Italy in 2026
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 plans to open 65...
Mercadona’s Iberian Expansion: Simplifying Retail to Strengthen Market Leadership
In the Iberian Peninsula, one supermarket name consistently dominates the conversation: Mercadona. Spain’s largest grocery chain has long been celebrated for its streamlined operations, focus on private label, and disciplined pricing. In 2026, the...