Morrisons appoints Mohsen Ghasempour as chief AI officer
Former Kingfisher technology leader joins supermarket chain to build central data and AI function
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Aldi To Invest £900 Million In Britain In 2027
The British arm of German discounter Aldi plans to invest £900 million next year in 40 new stores and in its distribution network.
Vape duty could drive consumers to black market, UKVIA warns
A survey of almost 3,500 adults found half would return to smoking or turn to the illicit market once the duty comes into force
Greek Consumers Enjoy Some Of The Most Affordable Grocery Prices – IELKA
Greek consumers continue to enjoy some of the most affordable grocery prices in Europe, according to IELKA’s August 2026 study.
Aldi Barbie – Aldi Süd Adds Doll To Its Aldimania Collection In Germany
In collaboration with Mattel, the new Barbie doll will be rolled out across Aldi Süd stores in Germany from 28 September.
Chile’s SMU Seeks Antitrust Nod For Ahorra Food Depot Acquisition
Chilean food retailer SMU has requested clearance from the country’s antitrust authority to acquire Ahorra Food Depot.
Nestlé Appoints New Group General Counsel
Food giant Nestlé has announced the appointment of Manuela Bernasconi as its new group general counsel.
Dava Foods Strengthens Market Position Via Acquisition Of Kryddhuset
Nordic group Dava Foods has signed an agreement to acquire Swedish spice and ingredient specialist Kryddhuset from Humble Group.
Dutch Court Orders Lidl To Cease Selling Birkenstock Lookalike Sandals
A Dutch court has ruled in favour of fashion brand Birkenstock in a copyright case involving 'lookalike' sandals sold by Lidl, and ordered the di...
International Yoghurt Demand Boosts Greek Producer Kri-Kri’s H1 Growth
Greek dairy producer Kri-Kri posted turnover growth of 25.9%, to €203.9 million, for the first half of its 2026 financial year.
KEY PLAYER PROFILE How JLP is building a connected retail media ecosystem around first-party data
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is tackling the challenge of finding customers in an increasingly fragmented market by treating its retail media offering not as an advertising…