Government debuts digital ID for supermarket alcohol sales
Supermarkets, convenience stores, pubs and other licensed businesses can now accept certified digital IDs as proof of age when selling alcohol in England and Wales, following a…
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Symbols and independents return to growth after months of decline
Despite the return to growth, the channel continued to underperform the wider grocery market
Proposed T&G Fresh sale sparks cautious response from NZ watchdog
New Zealand's competition watchdog is assessing J&P Turner's proposed purchase of T&G Fresh over concerns it could make growers “more vulnerable” to market power. The post…
Wickes HY revenues rise 2% to £865m amid trade membership expansion
The home improvement retailer confirmed it remains on track to meet full-year market forecasts
Takko Fashion posts record results once again
Takko Fashion has just posted the highest quarterly revenue in its history. The fashion retailer continues to gain market share in its home market of Germany and is also…
UK supermarket sales slow as shoppers buy fewer items
Grocery sales rose 1.8% in the four weeks to September, but unit sales fell for the first time since April as households face mounting financial pressure
Greggs opens first supermarket ‘Bitesize Greggs’ in Tesco
Greggs has opened its first supermarket Bitesize Greggs at the Tesco Southwark Superstore, marking an expansion of its smaller shop format. This move is part of the food-to-go…
Scandit enters loss prevention market with Self-Checkout (SCO) solution
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REWE Extends Partnership With Wolt To Cologne
REWE Group has extended its partnership with delivery platform Wolt, with shoppers in Cologne now able to avail of its services.
Sazerac Acquires Au Vodka For More Than £300 Million, Source Says
Spirits company Sazerac has completed the acquisition of Au Vodka in a deal that a source familiar with the matter said valued the UK-based vodka and ready...
Italians Cut Back On Out-of-Home Dining – Coop Italia
Inflation fatigue, geopolitical uncertainty and lifestyle recalibrations are defining 2026 Italian consumption, notes Coop Italia.
With its “Move & Save” subscription, Colruyt Group bridges the gap between fitness clubs and supermarkets
Colruyt Group is launching Move & Save, a subscription plan that, for the first time, systematically links Jims fitness clubs and Colruyt supermarkets. This marks a significant…