Grocery sales up 2% as lunchbox favourites provide a boost
Take-home sales at grocers increased by 2.0 per cent in the four weeks to 6 September 2026, with the back-to-school rush resulting in demand for bread, satsumas and cucumbers…
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Sazerac Acquires Au Vodka For More Than £300 Million, Source Says
Spirits company Sazerac has completed the acquisition of Au Vodka in a deal that a source familiar with the matter said valued the UK-based vodka and ready...
With its “Move & Save” subscription, Colruyt Group bridges the gap between fitness clubs and supermarkets
Colruyt Group is launching Move & Save, a subscription plan that, for the first time, systematically links Jims fitness clubs and Colruyt supermarkets. This marks a significant…
Lidl Spain Gives Away Two €250,000 Prizes To Celebrate 10m Lidl Plus Members
Lidl Spain has reached ten million members in its loyalty programme, Lidl Plus, and will give away two prizes of up to €250,000.
Greggs and Just Eat to give away designer handbags for London Fashion Week
Greggs and Just Eat are to give customers the chance to receive a pre-loved designer handbag with their lunch order, as part of London Fashion Week.
Kroger records strong private label growth as shoppers stay focused on savings
The retailer’s own brands growth outpaced national brands during the second quarter as it saw robust interest in “anything that is answering a customer’s question around value,”…
M&S partners with Too Good To Go, preventing bakery waste
Over 350 M&S Food stores will offer Too Good To Go Surprise Bags, made up of surplus bakery products, as it works to give customers the chance to collect quality…
Arneg And Incold Promote Innovation, Efficiency And Sustainability At Chillventa
At Chillventa 2026, Arneg and Incold will present innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions for the refrigeration market.
Dairy milk: From back of store to growth driver
Dairy milk delivers value for grocers when they need it most.
Kohl’s turns to Babies R Us as Sephora falters
The department store is bringing the brand to more stores and adding an exclusive collection. Meanwhile Sephora at Kohl’s sales are down this year.
Sprouts nearly doubles HQ size as expansion efforts continue
The grocer relocated to a 180,000-square-foot property that includes an office building, an on-site supermarket and additional retail space.
George at Asda strenghthens menswear collection with Micah Richards
England footballer and broadcaster Micah Richards has teamed up with George at Asda, as the supermarket looks to boost its value-led menswear offering. Launching in-store and…