Mondelēz Appoints Richard Trechman As Senior VP For North-West Europe
Mondelēz International has appointed Richard Trechman as its senior vice-president for North-West Europe, starting 1 October.
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ALPLA Strengthens US Operations With New Las Vegas Plastic Bottle Facility
Packaging company ALPLA is opening a new plastic bottle facility in Las Vegas, strengthening its global and US operations.
North Macedonia Approves Proeks International’s Acquisition Of Tinex
North Macedonia's competition regulator has approved Proeks International's acquisition of local wholesaler and retailer Tinex Market Skopje.
Lidl Spain Reports 10% Net Sales Growth In FY 2025
Lidl Spain posted net sales of €7.6 billion in FY 2025, a 10% year-on-year increase, as it captured a 7% market share nationwide.
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.
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.
New French Sugar Tax Proposal A 'Sham', Food Industry Group Says
A proposed French tax on high-sugar processed food is 'a sham', the country's food industry association has said.
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.
World Food Prices Near Four-Year High In September, UN Says
World food prices rose in September to their highest in nearly four years as logistics disruptions and weather concerns affected crop markets.
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.