Grocery e-commerce and in-store sales head in opposite directions
Online food and beverage sales rose more than 15% during the four weeks that ended Oct. 4, while physical store sales were down almost 3%, Circana said.
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Retailers need to think about the long game to support people whose shopping habits change after they come off the weight loss medications, experts said.
Ahold Delhaize acquires Tesco in the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Ahold Delhaize has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of Tesco’s Czech and Slovak operations. The retailer says this move represents a significant opportunity to strengthen its…
Gap Inc. launches AI hiring tool in time for the holidays
The retailer expects around 200,000 seasonal employment applications. Its new AI platform aims to reduce the administrative tasks associated with hiring.
Consolidation in the U.S. online grocery market: DoorDash acquires Instacart
The American meal delivery service DoorDash is set to acquire its industry peer Instacart, which specializes in grocery delivery. Both companies see the deal as offering…
Finland’s Kesko Raises Guidance As Q3 Profit Grows
Finland's Kesko reported strong results in the third quarter of 2026 with its technical trade business standing out as a key growth driver.
Convenience curtailed: 11% of self-checkouts in London convenience stores out of action due to technical faults
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Rémy Cointreau posts mixed second quarter results
Rémy Cointreau has posted mixed first half results, with an organic sales growth of 2.9 per cent to approximately £427m. Sales in the Americas region experienced a 5.5 per cent…
Adidas smashes records, but Europe is falling behind
Adidas is racking up record after record. The German sports giant has seen its quarterly profit soar by 37% and has significantly raised its full-year forecast. Apparel and its…
British government monitors the impending closure of Poundland
Is Poundland's demise inevitable, or do its American owners stand to make more money from winding down the discount chain than from saving it? The British government is asking…
Are grocers ready to help shoppers getting off GLP-1s?
Retailers need to think about the long game to support people whose shopping habits change after they come off the weight loss medications, experts said.
The luxury category experiences significant shifts in value across Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2026
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