The Friday Checkout: Federal scrutiny of pricing practices ramps up
A Senate subcommittee hearing put companies on blast for “AI surveillance pricing,” highlighting how retailers risk losing consumer trust.
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Grocers have entered a ‘new affordability era,’ report notes
With no end in sight to consumers’ value-focused shopping habits, retailers should focus on helping people feel confident they’re getting good quality for their money, according…
GLP-1 users’ grocery spending is dropping
GLP-1 shoppers’ spending power is now over $660 billion, but their grocery spending is down 4%, Numerator found.
Kraft Heinz pours nearly $100M more into innovation to drive turnaround
Higher-impact media partnerships and stronger creative are leading to “green shoots” for its brands in the U.S., executives said.
H&M plans round of layoffs in the UK
H&M has informed approximately 250 British office employees of an impending reorganization that could result in job losses. The restructuring follows earlier measures in the…
ESM's Retail Wrap – German Beer, Lidl Spain, Maison Pommery, The Convenience Shop
The number of breweries in Germany declined 8.8% in 2025, Lidl accelerates Spanish expansion, Maison Pommery refinances debt.
Asda launches new hot meal deal
Asda has introduced hot food to its meal deal offering, available at the retailers’ rotisserie counters at participating stores nationwide. This move is designed to offer…
Retail Insight Unveils Predictive AI Capabilities To Help Grocery Retailers Reduce Food Waste And Recapture Margin
New AI enhancements help retailers identify items at risk of waste and get ahead.
Ajmal, one of the Middle East’s most respected luxury fragrance houses, arrives in UK with store at Westfield White City, London
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Zizzi to give first 30 students at each of its restaurants in England, Wales and Ireland a free pizza when they buy a drink on results days
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Three-quarters of consumers say the marketing they receive is irrelevant, Optimizely reports
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Asda has today launched its first Hot Food To Go Meal Deal, offering shoppers a hot lunch for just £4
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