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PLMA Chicago 2025: Rite Stuff Foods Unveils Mouthwatering, Innovative Finger-Foods
Rietberg/Jerome, — As PLMA Chicago brings together retailers, importers, exporters and distributors from November 16–18, 2025, Rite Stuff Foods will introduce a fresh lineup of mouthwatering finger-foods designed for private-label and retail partners. The...
U.S. Supermarkets 2025: Market Share Battle Intensifies
The race for dominance in the U.S. grocery market continues to tighten as major players adjust their strategies to shifting consumer behaviour, inflationary pressure, and technological disruption. According to recent industry estimates, the top...
Understanding U.S. Consumer Behaviour in a Changed Market
By Riad Beladi. Edited by James Taylor The U.S. grocery market is undergoing one of its most transformative periods in decades. Consumer behaviour, shaped by shifting lifestyles, inflationary pressures, and evolving digital habits, has...
Merger landscape in U.S. supermarkets: what comes next?
The proposed Kroger‑Albertsons merger — valued at roughly $24.6 billion — was formally challenged by the FTC on the grounds that it would reduce competition, raise prices for consumers and weaken worker bargaining power. Supermarket...
Branding Fruit and Vegetables in an Era of Changed Advertising
By Riad Beladi. Edited by James Taylor In an age when digital platforms dominate communication and consumer attention spans are measured in seconds, branding fruit and vegetables has become both an art and a...
Albertsons sees fresh institutional investment as shareholder base expands
Albertsons has registered a notable uptick in institutional investment, as the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio reported acquiring some 152,836 shares — valued at approximately US$3.3 million — in the second quarter of...
Walmart revives major holiday deal phases for 2025
Walmart has announced that its 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals will return in a two-phase format starting 14 November, reflecting the retailer’s strategy to drive earlier seasonal engagement and volume. The first...
Kroger attracts major institutional investment ahead of FY2025 guidance —
Kroger has drawn heightened attention from the investor community, as institutional investor iA Global Asset Management Inc. disclosed a 26.6 % increase in its holding of Kroger shares during the second quarter. The firm’s...
Asda sells Leon chain back to co-founder
Asda has confirmed the sale of the fast-casual chain Leon back to its co-founder, John Vincent. The deal covers 46 Leon restaurants and 20 UK franchise sites, as well as three in the Netherlands...
Sainsbury’s unveils Christmas television advert featuring Roald Dahl character
Sainsbury’s has released its 2025 Christmas television advert, drawing on Roald Dahl’s imaginative characters to promote its festive offering and Taste the Difference range. The campaign centres on a much-loved Dahl figure, using a...