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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...
Global Retail Trends 2026: How Supermarkets Are Redesigning the Future of Food Retail
The supermarket of 2026 is no longer defined by shelves alone. It is a hybrid of store, data platform, logistics hub and media channel. Across Europe and the United States, the world’s largest grocery...
Tesco, Promotions and the Return of Price Theatre in European Supermarkets
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 rediscovering...
Instacart and the Quiet Normalisation of Online Grocery in the United States
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. Online...