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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...
Amazon Fresh Flexes Muscles in Spain, But Can It Break the Mercadona Hegemony?
Amazon Fresh is aggressively expanding its Spanish footprint to capture a larger slice of the country’s fast-growing online grocery market. Following its latest showcase of the sprawling Coslada fulfillment center in Madrid, the e-commerce...
Retail Crime in Europe: The Five Countries Facing the Greatest Challenge
Retail crime has become one of the most pressing challenges facing Europe’s supermarket industry. What was once considered an issue of petty shoplifting has evolved into a sophisticated and costly problem involving organised criminal...
Inside the Mind of a European Supermarket Buyer
A Simulated Interview by Riad Beladi, Publisher, International Supermarket News Behind every successful supermarket shelf is a buyer making hundreds of decisions each week. From selecting innovative products and negotiating with suppliers to responding...
Italy’s Coffee Market: Consumption Trends, Leading Suppliers and Supermarket Opportunities
Research by International Supermarket News (ISN) Italy remains one of the world’s most influential coffee markets, where coffee is more than a beverage—it’s an integral part of daily life and national culture. Despite its...
Co-op Extends Overnight Grocery Delivery to 4 a.m. as World Cup Sparks Late-Night Shopping
LONDON — UK supermarket chain Co-op has expanded its grocery delivery service until 4 a.m., responding to increased late-night demand as football fans stay up to watch FIFA World Cup matches. The temporary extension...
Australia’s Anti-Price-Gouging Law Takes Effect, Targeting Major Supermarkets
CANBERRA — Australia’s new legislation aimed at preventing excessive pricing by the country’s largest supermarket chains has officially come into force, marking one of the most significant reforms to grocery market regulation in recent...
Waitrose Invests £20 Million to Cut Prices on More Than 160 Everyday Grocery Items
LONDON — Waitrose has announced a major £20 million investment to reduce the prices of more than 160 own-brand grocery products, aiming to help customers manage rising household costs while maintaining the retailer’s reputation...
British Supermarkets Need a Revamp: Are They Keeping Pace with Today’s Global Consumer?
British supermarkets have long been recognised for their convenience and strong private-label ranges, but consumer expectations have changed dramatically over the past decade. The traditional supermarket model is being challenged by a generation of...
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....