9 key grocery executive shifts from the first half of 2026
Large chains and regional grocers have shuffled their top leadership as they struggle to keep pace with competition and price-sensitive shoppers.
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UK Grocery Inflation Slows As Shoppers Focus On Promotions And Summer Staples - Worldpanel
Like-for-like grocery inflation has slowed to 2.1%, its lowest rate since October 2024, according to recent data from Worldpanel by Numerator.
Grocery inflation eases to 2.1% as heatwave boosts summer staples
Grocery price inflation eased to 2.1 per cent in the four weeks to 9 August, its lowest level since October 2024, as hot weather sent shoppers reaching for ice cream,…
To lure in shoppers, J.C. Penney takes aim at off-price stores
In a new campaign the department store touts its fashion and home assortments as affordable, but superior to the finds at discounters.
India Set For Record Soyoil Imports As Russia-Ukraine War Disrupts Sunflower Shipments
India's soyoil imports are set to hit a record high in August as competitive prices prompt refiners to boost purchases for festive demand.
Aldi chief backs govt review into supermarket discount pricing
The government warned earlier this month that outlets were artificially inflating base prices before advertising discounts
Inflation Alters Polish Shopping Habits – Auchan Poland
Despite improved economic conditions, 84% of Polish consumers worry about grocery prices, while 33% have altered how they shop.
Sainsbury’s Nectar deal offers £1 British strawberries
Sainsbury’s is reducing the price of British strawberries to £1 for Nectar customers, but only for three days. As the retailer looks to help shoppers make the most of the…
Academy Sports and Outdoors taps Instacart for same-day delivery
The sporting goods retailer, which partnered with Uber Eats earlier this year, will charge the same price for products as in its stores.
Grocery Outlet’s value image is improving with shoppers, CEO says
Key adjustments the discount grocer made to its opportunistic supply and low-price messaging have boosted its financial results, Jason Potter told investors.
What has Prime Minister Andy Burnham done for retail so far?
From fake discounts to business rates, Andy Burnham has been prime minister for less than a month but wasted little time putting the cost of living and high streets at the centre…
Number Sense: Rollercoaster egg prices serve up a double whammy for grocers
Falling prices of the commodity are dinging retailers’ comps, but experts say earlier highs likely pushed consumers toward low-price competitors.