Trade group sues to halt New York City’s municipal supermarket project
The city’s plan to open five grocery stores would put smaller food retailers out of business, claims an organization representing local independent grocers.
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Walmart Rolls Out Tap To Pay Service, Expands Scintilla Platform
Walmart has announced a major double rollout set to enhance both backend supplier collaboration and frontend checkout convenience.
Northgate González Market readies to open another Mercado store
The Hispanic grocer is transforming one of its longest-standing neighborhood markets into an immersive, foodservice-focused shopping destination.
Shrinkflation still prevalent in supermarkets
"Shrinkflation" is less common than it was a few years ago, but manufacturers continue to reduce package sizes without lowering prices accordingly. The Dutch Consumers'…
Gousto enters ready-meals category with Heat & Eat range
Recipe kit provider Gousto has launched its new Heat & Eat range as part of a wider strategy to grow within the mainstream dinner market. The move onto the ready-meals…
Grupo Mateus Reports 12.2% Net-Revenue Growth In Q2 2026
Brazilian food retailer Grupo Mateus reported net revenue of R$ 9.9 billion (€1.6 billion) for Q2 2026, up 12.2% year on year.
GUEST COMMENT Retail media is booming and accountability must keep pace
Retail Media investment continues to rise, but rapid growth inevitably brings greater scrutiny. Marie-Clare Puffett, Senior Director, Industry Development & Marketing, IAB Europe…
Marks & Spencer expands to 22 European markets via Zalando
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has expanded its partnership with Zalando: through the German fashion platform, the British retailer can now cost-effectively serve consumers in 22 European…
Kimberly-Clark Names Suzana Blades As Senior Vice President And General Counsel
Consumer goods firm Kimberly-Clark has appointed Suzana Blades as its new senior vice president and general counsel, effective 1 September.
Charter Opens 22 Supermarkets In Spain Since February
Charter opened 22 new stores during the first half of its 2026 financial year, hitting nearly 60% of its total annual target.
India's Sugar Mills, Refiners Seen Importing Just Half Of Duty-Free Quota
Indian sugar mills, refiners likely to import about half of the duty-free raw sugar government has allowed, industry officials told Reuters.