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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...
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...