Reports
Robbed: Retail theft rose +46% as Argentina stole the win against England in the FIFA World Cup Semi Final.
London, UK — As England crashed out of the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday (15 Jul 2026), retailers were experiencing their own losses in-store with shoplifting and violent incidents both rising on match-day, according...
Navigating Volatility: The 2026 European Coffee Market Landscape
The European coffee market is undergoing a profound structural transformation. As the world’s largest coffee-consuming region, Europe accounts for 28% of global consumption, generating a vast economic footprint that supports 1.5 million direct jobs....
GERMAN DISCOUNTER ALDI SIGNALS WESTWARD EXPANSION WITH COLORADO ENTRY
DENVER, CO — The American grocery landscape is bracing for a major geographic shakeup as German hard-discounter ALDI US officially kickstarts its highly anticipated expansion into the Rocky Mountain region. Commercial construction permits filed...
Italy’s Coffee Market: Consumption Trends, Leading Suppliers and Supermarket Opportunities
Research by International Supermarket News (ISN) Italy remains one of the world’s most influential coffee markets, where coffee is more than a beverage—it’s an integral part of daily life and national culture. Despite its...
Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) and the Elimination of Shelf-to-Till Price Discrepancies in Modern Supermarkets
Supermarkets are increasingly deploying Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) systems to improve pricing accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer trust. The technology is being positioned not as a dynamic pricing tool, but as a store-wide synchronisation...
Asda Cuts 7,500 Jobs as Retailer Accelerates Restructuring Under Financial Pressure
Asda has announced plans to reduce its workforce by around 7,500 roles as part of a major restructuring programme aimed at lowering costs and stabilising its long-term financial position in an increasingly competitive UK...
Precision Marketing Inside Supermarkets: Global Leadership Report (2026)
1. Executive Overview Precision marketing inside supermarkets has evolved from simple in-store promotions into a sophisticated ecosystem combining loyalty data, digital advertising, in-store screens, mobile apps, and real-time purchase attribution. This system is now...
Generation Z and the Future of Grocery Retail
How Gen Z Is Reshaping Food Shopping, Store Formats, Technology, and Consumer Brands Generation Z (born approximately 1997–2012) is becoming one of the most important consumer groups in grocery retail. While many Gen Z...
As retail crime rises, 7 in 10 shoppers see shoplifting as “normal” behaviour, says new research from SAI
68% of shoppers say theft has become a “normalised” behaviour, with customers now expecting shoplifting to take place in-store 28% have witnessed theft of everyday essentials in-store, while 45% have seen goods being...
Italy’s Largest Supermarket Chain Prepares for Busy Summer Season as Consumer Demand Rises
ROME — Italy’s largest supermarket operator is expanding customer services and strengthening store operations as the country enters one of its busiest travel and shopping periods of the year. Conad, which operates thousands of...