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Aldi and Mercadona Continue to Win Shoppers with Simple Ideas
Aldi once again proved its mastery of seasonal buzz with the release of its limited-edition “Specialbuys.” This time, it’s Christmas toys and decorations stealing the spotlight — shoppers queued outside stores before opening hours...
Kroger Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Its ‘Freshgiving’ Campaign
In the United States, Kroger has launched its annual “Freshgiving” programme, a festive shopping guide designed to take the stress out of holiday cooking. The campaign bundles recipes, shopping lists, and promotional deals so...
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...