August was ‘a very tough month’ for grocery unit sales
The month saw widespread volume declines, particularly in fresh foods like meat, produce and bakery, according to Circana data prepared by 210 Analytics.
Actualité européenne des PGC
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Greggs overtakes Costa as largest UK coffee destination
Greggs has overtaken Costa Coffee to become the UK’s largest branded coffee shop operator, highlighting the growing influence of food-to-go retailers in the increasingly…
GLP-1 drugs put $73B in global food value at risk, report finds
PepsiCo’s Lay’s is the most exposed food brand, with Doritos, Hershey's, Cheetos, Kellogg's and Reese's also vulnerable, Brand Finance determined.
French Industry Wants To Resume Deposit Return Scheme Talks
GIE La Boîte Boisson, a can industry cooperative, has called on the government to resume discussions and include aluminium cans.
Natural Grocers eyes Texas for long-term growth
The specialty grocer is reincorporating from Delaware to Texas, citing its existing footprint plus future expansion plans within the Lone Star State.
Tesco builds on successful F&F Online launch with revamped shopping experience
Following the relaunch of F&F Online, Tesco is expanding its fashion ecommerce offer adding more styles and size options, as well as exclusive online ranges. Additionally, Tesco…
Decathlon puts used lease bikes back to work
Decathlon is expanding its bike leasing program to include refurbished models. Used lease bikes undergo a technical overhaul and are then offered a second lease term, which should…
Co-op adds six new Peacocks and Bonmarché concessions
Value fashion retailers Peacocks and Bonmarché are opening six new concessions inside Co-op stores this month, taking the number of ‘store within a store’ locations operated by…
Pladis reports mixed full-year results
Pladis, the parent company for snacking brands including McVitie’s and Godiva, has reported mixed annual results for the year ended on 31 December 2025, with revenue increasing by…
Coolblue aims for at least 10 more stores in Belgium
Coolblue will open a new store in Sint-Niklaas at the end of this year, where the electronics retailer will set up shop in Krea Park. It will be the company’s thirteenth Belgian…
Beverages bring increasing value to restaurants
Foodservice operators see value in diverse beverage portfolios with franchise brands introducing new creations and ways for consumers to customize their drinks.
Inside the market where Kroger and Giant Eagle will likely be under the antitrust microscope
The grocers have a combined market share of more than 64% in the Columbus, Ohio, area, according to data from analysis firm RetailStat.