Co-op Retail Appoints Alex Dower As Managing Director
UK convenience retailer Co-op has announced the appointment of Alex Dower as the new managing director of its retail business.
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Mercadona Unveils Proprietary AI Platform For Software Development
Spain's Mercadona has rolled out Atenea, a custom-built AI agent that streamlines and optimises its software development lifecycle.
NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe Cements Role As Must-Attend Event
The second NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe took place in September in Paris, as a leading international conference and Expo.
The Friday Checkout: Has Costco become grocery’s biggest threat?
It’s no secret that the club retailer is a competitor. But as the company grows market share and sales expand, grocers should be increasingly worried about Costco’s impact.
Kaufland Overhauls Drugstore Aisles, Relaunches Bevola Private Label
German hypermarket chain Kaufland is launching a strategic revamp of its in-store drugstore areas and rebranding its Bevola brand.
Trace One: Your Strategy Is Only As Good As Your Portfolio
Trace One CEO Séverine Tourpin explains why product data is a strategic asset and which retailers are best placed to gain share.
ESM’s Retail Wrap – Albert Heijn, Aldi Belgium, Carrefour, Coop Switzerland
Albert Heijn upgrades reusable cups; Aldi Belgium boosts promotional offer; Carrefour adds AI nutrition guidance feature.
ESM September/October 2026: Read The Latest Issue Online!
Exclusively for Premium website members, ESM: European Supermarket Magazine presents its fifth issue of 2026.
Former German Chancellor Schroeder Joins Supervisory Board Of Russian Retailer
Gerhard Schroeder has joined the supervisory board of the company that runs the Russian supermarket chain formerly belonging to German retailer Globus.
Morrisons launches UK ‘supermarket-first’ grocery collection lockers
Morrisons has launched a new multi-temperature Click & Collect locker system in what it claims is a UK supermarket first. The company is piloting StrongPoint’s grocery locker…
Waitrose launches first ‘Made Without Nitrites’ gammon joint and lardons as demand soars
Waitrose is expanding its ‘Made Without Nitrites’ range, introducing a supermarket first with the launch of its ‘Made Without Nitrites’ Free Range British Unsmoked Gammon Joint…
Morrisons launches UK ‘supermarket-first’ grocery collection lockers
Morrisons has launched a new multi-temperature Click & Collect locker system in what it claims is a UK supermarket first. The company is piloting StrongPoint’s grocery locker…