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The Americas Food & Beverage Show Welcomes 18 International Pavilions to Miami, Spotlighting Global Trade Opportunities
Miami, FL — The 29th Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference (AF&B), taking place September 10–12, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, will showcase 18 International Pavilions and hundreds of companies expanding...
Bluewater Superpowers Tap Water as Microplastics Invade Everyday Beverages
Stockholm, Sweden – A groundbreaking new UK study has revealed that microplastics are present in virtually every type of beverage we consume daily –from coffee and tea to juice, fizzy drinks, and bottled water...
Big Inflation Ahead: Should We Be Worried?
Concerns over global inflation are once again dominating headlines, with economists and major banks warning that a new wave of price pressures may be on the horizon. After a period of relative stability in...
The Future of ESL: Where Electronic Shelf Labels Must Evolve in Retail Technology
Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) have already proven their value in retail by automating price changes, cutting labour costs, and improving accuracy. But as retail technology advances, ESL systems must evolve into smart, multi-functional platforms...
If the Kroger–Albertsons Merger Had Gone Ahead: A New Battlefront with Walmart
The Federal Trade Commission’s decision to block the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons was one of the most consequential rulings in U.S. retail history. But what if the deal had gone ahead? How...
U.S. Food Industry Pushes Back Against Tariffs
The American food sector is sounding alarms over new tariffs introduced this summer, warning that the measures could drive up prices for consumers and strain already fragile supply chains. Supermarkets, wholesalers, and restaurants are...
Walmart Holds Its Lead in Grocery Spending as Kroger Overtakes Costco
A new industry report has reaffirmed Walmart’s dominance in U.S. grocery spending, showing that the retail giant still accounts for over one-fifth of all grocery dollars spent nationwide. However, the report also revealed an...
Beloved New York Supermarket Chain to Close All Stores
Shoppers in New York were left shocked this week as news broke that a well-known local supermarket chain will shut down all of its stores simultaneously. The closure marks the end of an era...
Aldi Accelerates U.S. Expansion with 225 New Stores Planned for 2025
Aldi has announced one of its most ambitious expansion strategies in recent years, confirming that more than 225 new stores will open across the United States before the end of 2025. This move highlights...
Lidl’s Middle Aisle: A Retail Phenomenon That Keeps Growing
The famous “middle aisle” at Lidl continues to capture shoppers’ imagination, with this week’s launch of discounted home and garden products drawing strong footfall. From mop heads to heavily discounted vacuum cleaners, the promotions...