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European Shoppers Still Fear High Grocery Bills — Even as Inflation Cools
Across Europe, the official narrative is cautiously optimistic. Inflation is easing. Energy prices have stabilised. Supply chains are less chaotic than they were two years ago. Yet inside Europe’s supermarkets, a different reality persists:...
Archie Norman, Chairman of the UK’s most trusted retailer M&S, returns as keynote for Retail Technology Show 2026
London, UK — Back by popular demand, Marks & Spencer Chairman, Archie Norman, will return to the Retail Technology Show (RTS) in 2026 as a headline speaker, after drawing a standing-room-only crowd last year as...
Electronic Shelf Label Strategy and Return on Investment, Service and Maintenance
How Supermarkets in North America and Europe Are Reshaping Retail Performance – 2026 Forecast Electronic Shelf Labels are no longer a technology experiment or a visual upgrade. They sit at the centre of supermarket...
Payments remain the friction frontier preventing end-to-end agentic shopping journeys for 57% of UK consumers, RTS research reveals
38% of UK shoppers have already used AI agents within product discovery, rising to 59% of Millennials However, 60% remain wary of using AI agents to complete end-to-end shopping missions 57% aren’t ready to...
Exchange for Change: UK Deposit Return Scheme Takes Shape as Retail Faces a Defining Shift
The UK’s first nationwide deposit return scheme (DRS) has taken a decisive step towards launch with the unveiling of its official consumer-facing identity: Exchange for Change. The new name, revealed in an exclusive published...
Europe’s Top 10 Supermarket CEOs (1987–2026): Transformative Leaders in Grocery Retail
Supermarket chain CEOs are the driving force behind growth and transformation in the grocery sector. Their decisions set the strategic direction of the company, influence operational priorities, and shape customer experience. Often, changes in...
Frozen Foods Sales in Europe: Forecast, Generational Shifts and the Next Wave of Freezing Technology
The frozen foods sector in Europe is entering a new phase of development marked by structural growth, technological progress and a changing consumer base. Once driven primarily by convenience and price sensitivity, the category...
Sainsbury’s Overhauls Nectar Offers: How the Latest Change Can Cut the Cost of Your Weekly Shop
Sainsbury’s has introduced a major update to its Nectar loyalty scheme, placing sharper emphasis on immediate price savings rather than long-term point accumulation. The change, which takes effect immediately, gives Nectar cardholders access to...
Tesco’s Crime Reporting Trial: Can Digital Intelligence Change the Fight Against Retail Crime?
Retail crime has become one of the most pressing and persistent challenges facing the UK grocery sector, and Tesco’s decision to trial a new digital crime reporting platform marks a significant moment in how...
Supermarkets Move Into Healthcare: Convenience, Data and the Battle for Consumer Loyalty
The line between grocery retail and healthcare is becoming increasingly blurred. What began with in-store pharmacies and basic health screenings has evolved into a far more ambitious strategy: supermarkets positioning themselves as accessible healthcare...