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Carrefour Eyes New Territories and Strategic Sales
Carrefour appears to be reshaping its global footprint once again. Insiders say the group has been exploring potential partnerships in the Balkans and reviewing its Latin American portfolio. The moves reflect a sharper strategy...
Ahold Delhaize Keeps Growing While Balancing Complexity
Ahold Delhaize continues to prove that scale and diversity can be strengths in the world of retail. The company’s many supermarket banners across Europe and the US are performing well, thanks to a sharp...
Lidl Opens the Door to a Greener Kind of Supermarket
Lidl is once again setting standards for sustainable retailing. Its newest store concept, described as fully energy-neutral, features solar panels, natural ventilation, and a landscaped garden where local community groups can grow vegetables. The...
Asda Puts Education at the Heart of Its Community Drive
Asda Puts Education at the Heart of Its Community Drive Asda is showing that supermarkets can be more than places to shop. The chain has rolled out an expanded schools programme aimed at inspiring...
Tesco orders 750 electric delivery vans to decarbonise home delivery
Tesco has placed an order for 750 MAXUS eDELIVER 9 electric vans as part of a long-term plan to move its home-delivery fleet to electric vehicles by 2030. The order is the largest single...
Lidl accelerates Spanish expansion
Lidl accelerates Spanish expansion Lidl is stepping up its growth in Spain with the launch of five new supermarkets in November, backed by a €25 million investment. The five new outlets will add around...
A new retail partnership inside Tesco: home-wares brand joins grocery
In the UK, home-wares retailer The Range is set to open its first supermarket-based store within a Tesco Extra in Yardley, timed to coincide with the run-up to Christmas. The move reflects a trend...
Price war alert: Asda triggers jitters across UK supermarket shares
A sharper-than-expected move by Asda – the UK grocery chain – to cut prices on close to a thousand grocery products has sent ripple effects through the supermarket sector, prompting investor anxiety about margin...
Sainsbury’s flags spending caution despite profit upgrade
Simon Roberts, Chief Executive of Britain’s second-largest supermarket chain, has issued a warning to the government, urging caution over tax rises for retailers and suppliers ahead of the upcoming budget. Meanwhile, the company announced...
Lunch with the Team: Celebrating a New Contract and the Rise of Retail Technology
By Riad Beladi It was more than just an ordinary lunch — it was a celebration. The team gathered around the table, cheerful and proud, marking the signing of a new contract that promises...